The red carpet has range. From movie premieres to full-fledged galas, you see virtually every style, accessory and hair trend make an appearance. But once awards season gets rolling, things can get a bit more predictable: Heavy on the floor length gowns, blinding bling is the norm and we're given two or three daring looks that go down in red carpet hall of fame (see: Bjork's swan getup and Gwyneth's pink Ralph Lauren dress.) But in the midst of the all the haute couture and Louboutins, a dark horse of accessories has emerged as the latest trend: belts. No fancy capelets, daring thigh-high slits or weird hemlines, but an accessory everyone has in their closet.

Not surprisingly, celebs are using belts for their intended purpose by holding up baggy trousers or turning a tunic into a bonafide dress. Instead, they're using the everyday accessory to amp up hourglass figures and add some edge to red carpet gowns. Click ahead to see how starlets are accessorizing their ensembles this awards season.

Academy Award nominee Lupita Nyong'o stole the show at this year's BAFTAs in a vibrant strapless couture gown by Christian Dior. We especially love how she paired her metallic belt with thick, gold cuffs to match.

From the thin white belt to the sheer skirt and wide skirt trip, Diane Kruger's Elie Saab gown performed the perfect balancing act at the Berlin premiere of "Better Angels."

"Homeland" actress Claire Danes was a walking piece of art at the 2014 SAG awards in a reflective front dress with sheer panels by Vionnet. The simple black belt seamlessly pulled the whole look together without competing with the eye-catching mosaic pattern.

Sandra Bullock broke up the cascading ruffles on her bordeaux Lanvin gown with an intricate, embellished belt that was as gorgeous as a necklace.