Katy Perry vs. Cara Santana: Who Styled the Herve Leger Pencil Skirt Best?

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It’s easier to compare the styling prowess of two celebrities when they’re decked out in exactly the same clothes. That seems to be true for Katy Perry and Cara Santana, who wore the same Herve Leger by Max Azria pencil skirt from the brand’s Pre-Fall 2013 collection. They even wore the same cropped top that matched the skirt!

Katy Perry: Classy Edge With Black Pumps and Understated Jewelry

Katy Perry accessorized with black Christian Louboutin pumps, Nikki Baker earrings, and gold Melinda Maria banglesKaty Perry accessorized with black Christian Louboutin pumps, Nikki Baker earrings, and gold Melinda Maria bangles (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / TRY CW)

The 30-year-old pop singer added a touch of class to her sexy and edgy look by pairing it with black Christian Louboutin pumps and understated jewelry from Anita Ko, Melinda Maria, Nikki Baker, and EF Collection.

Katy Perry wore a bold yet retro-chic Herve Leger by Max Azria Pre-Fall 2013 ensemble featuring a haltered criss-cross top and high-waisted skirtKaty Perry wore a bold yet retro-chic Herve Leger by Max Azria Pre-Fall 2013 ensemble featuring a haltered criss-cross top and high-waisted skirt (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / TRY CW)

Her vintage-glam coiffure softened the edginess of her outfit, giving the ensemble a more balanced and polished flair.

Neutral makeup and sleek raven tresses completed Katy Perry's look, exuding sexy appeal and showcasing her style evolutionNeutral makeup and sleek raven tresses completed Katy Perry’s look, exuding sexy appeal and showcasing her style evolution (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / TRY CW)

Katy Perry stuns in a bold and chic Herve Leger ensemble at the 2013 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice AwardsKaty Perry stuns in a bold and chic Herve Leger ensemble at the 2013 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in California on March 23, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / TRY CW)

Cara Santana: Chic and Slinky With Nude-Tone Sandals

Cara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe attend Airel Foxman and the West Coast Editors of InStyle host the 12th Annual InStyle Summer SoireeCara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe attend Airel Foxman and the West Coast Editors of InStyle host the 12th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree in California on August 15, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / TRY CW)

On the other hand, Cara Santana chose a pair of slinky nude-tone sandals to go with the outfit. The 30-year-old actress accessorized with a clutch, armed her wrists with chunky bracelets, opted for a pair of statement earrings, and kept her hair down in messy waves.

Cara Santana looks chic in a Herve Leger by Max Azria ensemble, paired with nude-tone sandals and bold accessories at the 12th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree Cara Santana looks chic in a Herve Leger by Max Azria ensemble, paired with nude-tone sandals and bold accessories at the 12th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / TRY CW)

We don’t know about you guys, but we think Katy Perry did better styling this Herve Leger printed pencil skirt. This proves that accessories can make or break your look! But what about you? Who do you think looks better in this matching skirt and cropped top?

Just in case you want to pull off the same look, try getting these matching coordinates:

1. Clover Canyon Botanical Wave Reversible Pencil Skirt

Clover Canyon Botanical Wave Reversible Pencil SkirtClover Canyon Botanical Wave Reversible Pencil Skirt, $264.00

Wear it with:

Clover Canyon Botanical Wave Reversible Crop TopClover Canyon Botanical Wave Reversible Crop Top, $198.00

2. Mara Hoffman High Waisted Pencil Skirt

Mara Hoffman High Waisted Pencil SkirtMara Hoffman High Waisted Pencil Skirt, $198.00

Wear it with:

Mara Hoffman Racer Crop TopMara Hoffman Racer Crop Top, $148.00

3. BCBGMAXAZRIA Battenburg Skirt

BCBGMAXAZRIA Battenburg SkirtBCBGMAXAZRIA Battenburg Skirt, $198.00

Wear it with:

BCBGMAXAZRIA Maja Crop TopBCBGMAXAZRIA Maja Crop Top, $268.00

4. Clover Canyon George Bernard Shaw Skirt

Clover Canyon George Bernard Shaw Crop TopClover Canyon George Bernard Shaw Skirt, $132.00

Wearing it with:

Clover Canyon George Bernard Shaw SkirtClover Canyon George Bernard Shaw Crop Top, $111.00

5. Endless Rose Plaid and Lace Skirt

endless rose Plaid and Lace Crop TopEndless Rose Plaid and Lace Skirt, $29.50

Wear it with:

endless rose Plaid and lace SkirtEndless Rose Plaid and Lace Crop Top, $29.50