Kate Beckinsale [1] flat out brings the heat to the red carpet — period. She's a pro at selecting sophisticated gowns with just a hint of sexy. Kate seems to know that suggesting, rather than overtly showing, is often the most eye-catching approach for formalwear. It's a strategy Kate's used for a variety of high-profile events recently, whether at the Sundance Film Festival [2] or the Critics' Choice Awards [3].

And so Kate stunned yet again Tuesday at the Costume Designers Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Kate wore a black gown from the Serbian-based line Hamel, which, while appearing rather simple from the front, had an intricate lace button-up back. To better show the gown's special details, Kate wore her hair in a high ponytail. She finished the look with dangly diamond earrings and a simple rectangular clutch. Read on to see Kate's look from all angles.