Who Looks Best in Velvet: Julianne Hough or Vanessa Hudgens?

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Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens have got a number of things in common right now: both were in New York recently, both attended an event that had a pink carpet, and both got into the fall spirit by wearing velvet dresses.

Who do you think between the two looked more va-va-voom in velvet? Check them out below.

Julianne Hough in a midnight blue panné velvet gown by Marc JacobsJulianne Hough in a midnight blue panné velvet gown by Marc Jacobs

Julianne Hough brought old Hollywood glamour to the QVC 20th Annual “FFANY Shoes on Sale” Gala last Tuesday in a midnight blue panné velvet gown by Marc Jacobs.

She resisted the temptation to go dark and heavy with the hair, makeup, and accessories and instead went for a modernized finger-wave hairdo, pinkish red lipstick, and a simple tassel necklace. We guess she didn’t feel the need to overdo it because the dress was already doing all of the work — check out that sexy, super-low back!

Julianne Hough at the QVC and FFANY 20th Annual "FFANY Shoes on Sale" Gala at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on October 1, 2013Julianne Hough at the QVC and FFANY 20th Annual “FFANY Shoes on Sale” Gala at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on October 1, 2013

A couple of days later, Vanessa Hudgens also donned a slinky velvet dress to the ULTA Beauty “Donate with a Kiss” event to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Vanessa Hudgens wearing a slinky velvet dress and pink Alice + Olivia Dina pumpsVanessa Hudgens wearing a slinky velvet dress and pink Alice + Olivia Dina pumps

Styling everything according to her signature bohemian style, Vanessa rocked ombre hair, a long feather necklace, and a turquoise beaded cuff bracelet.

Vanessa completed her boho look with a sparkly Edie Parker clutch and suede Alice + Olivia “Dina” pumps (available at Shopbop), both in pink, in keeping with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s pink theme.

Vanessa Hudgens at the ULTA Beauty's "Donate with a Kiss" event to launch the ULTA Beauty Kiss Kart and its fundraising efforts for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® at The Nomad Hotel rooftop in New York City on October 3, 2013 Vanessa Hudgens at the ULTA Beauty’s “Donate with a Kiss” event to launch the ULTA Beauty Kiss Kart and its fundraising efforts for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® at The Nomad Hotel rooftop in New York City on October 3, 2013 

It’s a tough choice to make, but who do you think wore her velvet dress better — Julianne Hough or Vanessa Hudgens?

Julianne Hough’s dress is this Marc Jacobs piece from the Fall 2013 collection:

Marc Jacobs Panné Velvet Gown, $2,600 at Saks

Marc Jacobs Panné Velvet Gown

Yes, it’s a whopping $,2600, so we found these two blue velvet dresses that are sold at just a fraction of that price:

Anomal Couture Gala Dress, $1,350 / By Malina Sleeveless Long Velvet Dress, $503.18

Anomal Couture Gala Dres / By Malina Sleeveless Long Velvet Dress

As for Vanessa Hudgens’ dress, it’s vintage, but check out these two lookalikes we found:

Lauren Ralph Lauren Velvet Evening Gown, $250 / Olcay Gulsen Triple-Strap Velvet Gown, $750

Lauren Ralph Lauren Velvet Evening Gown / Olcay Gulsen Triple-Strap Velvet Gown

Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN