Carly Rae Jepsen vs. Taylor Swift: Who Shone Brighter in Silver at the MTV EMAs?

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Being both young and gorgeous and on the best-dressed list, it’s only natural that Carly Rae Jepsen and Taylor Swift are pitted against each other in a fashion battle.

Both ladies wore silver dresses at the recent MTV European Music Awards in Frankfurt, Germany. And now people are asking, who looked better?

Carly Rae Jepsen and Taylor Swift went for silver at the MTV European Music Awards in Frankfurt Germany on November 11, 2012Carly Rae Jepsen and Taylor Swift went for silver at the MTV European Music Awards in Frankfurt, Germany, on November 11, 2012 (Credit: Hudson / WENN / Lia Toby)

Both gowns are stunning. Carly Rae Jepsen chose a strapless creation by Australian designer Johanna Johnson. We love the elaborate floral pattern on the shiny dress, and the sweetheart neckline highlights Carly’s beautiful shoulders.

Carly Rae Jepsen went for a strapless creation by Australian designer Johanna JohnsonCarly Rae Jepsen looks classy in a silver strapless gown by Johanna Johnson (Credit: Hudson / WENN / Lia Toby)

Taylor Swift chose a sheer gown by J. Mendel. We’re crazy over the Art Deco inspiration. The see-through panels are unexpectedly risque for Swift’s girl next door image, and we say that’s a good thing.

Taylor Swift is statuesque in J. Mendel's sheer silver gownTaylor Swift is statuesque in J. Mendel’s sheer silver gown (Credit: Hudson / WENN / Lia Toby)

It’s hard to choose who looked best, and we have some qualms about Carly’s posture and Taylor’s lack of accessories. But really, the two style leaders have shaped the evening wear trend this holiday season.

So here are some silvery dresses if you want to do red carpet style on your next night out:

Adrianna Papell Sequined Strapless Mesh GownAdrianna Papell Sequined Strapless Mesh Gown, $278

Pisarro Nights Beaded Mesh DressPisarro Nights Beaded Mesh Dress, $158

Aidan Mattox Illusion Yoke Sequin Mesh GownAidan Mattox Illusion Yoke Sequin Mesh Gown, $420

Dalia McPheeStrapless Ru ched Taffeta Mermaid GownDalia McPheeStrapless Ruched Taffeta Mermaid Gown, $318