Look for Less: Strapless Black Gown

Carmen Marc Valvo's sexy strapless gown (pictured left) gets its impact from a textured, tucked bodice and silky fabric. Find out how to get a similar look from a dress priced less than $150 (and one real-life version of this runway look even comes in petite and plus sizes, too!) (Photo Credit: Cheryl Gorski Photography, licensed to About.com).