How to belt a loose fitting dress or top

Q. I have a few looser fitting dresses and tees (solids and prints) that I feel would be more figure flattering with a belt or a tie. I'm having a hard time finding one that would work. I don't want anything too wide as I'm short and petite. Any ideas?

A. My favorite way to tame a blousy shirtdress or loose-fitting t-shirt dress this summer is with a skinny belt. Rachel McAdams spent virtually all of Midnight in Paris wearing a tunic-length button-down with a skinny belt or hip-slung 1" belt and it looked so effortlessly chic. Here are a few looks for inspiration:

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