Who Looks Best in a Printed Maxi Skirt: Vanessa Hudgens or Laura Whitmore?

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You have to admit that full, dramatic, printed maxi skirts are not the easiest of skirts to wear. They can make or break your look. They can make an unsuspecting victim look garish and overdone.

But here’s the deal, done right you can pull off a look everyone will remember for a long time. Just take these two celebrities for instance:

1. Laura Whitmore wore her circle-printed DSQUARED2 maxi skirt with a basic white shirt

Laura Whitmore attends the DSQUARED2 London flagship store opening in London on April 21, 2015Laura Whitmore attends the DSQUARED2 London flagship store opening in London on April 21, 2015

The MTV presenter’s skirt already made enough of a statement but she went the extra mile and opted for a little ‘70s styling on her unbuttoned shirt. She accessorized with a cluster of necklaces and understated bracelets and rings.

2. Vanessa Hudgens wore her floral skirt with a leather jacket

Vanessa Hudgens at the opening night for Fun Home at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York on April 19, 2015

Vanessa Hudgens at the opening night for Fun Home at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York on April 19, 2015Vanessa Hudgens at the opening night for Fun Home at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York on April 19, 2015

It’s no secret that an effective way to toughen up your sweet floral ensemble is to inject some leather to it. So kudos to the former High School Musical actress for topping her Alice + Olivia “June” strapless bustier top and matching Alice + Olivia “Kamal” ball gown skirt with the Elliott Label motorcycle jacket.

But tell us, which styling did you like more? Are you into Laura’s ‘70s-chic styling more or Vanessa’s perfect balance of tough and feminine?

Go copy these outfits. Here are some printed maxi skirts to get at Amazon:

1. Parker Lenore Skirt, $396.00

Parker Lenore Skirt

2. alice + olivia Kamal Ball Gown Skirt, $1797.00

alice + olivia Kamal Ball Gown Skirt

3. alice + olivia Bryn Full Skirt, $697.00

alice + olivia Bryn Full Skirt

4. Giambattista Valli Carnations Print Voluminous Skirt, $2373.18

Giambattista Valli Carnations Print Voluminous Skirt

5. Mary Katrantzou Midlar Skirt, $1688.42

Mary Katrantzou Midlar Skirt

6. P.A.R.O.S.H. Maxi Embellished Striped Skirt, $722.51

PAROSH Maxi Embellished Striped Skirt

7. alice + olivia Tina Floral Print Maxi Skirt, $822.11

alice + olivia Tina Floral Print Maxi Skirt

Credit: WENN/Joseph Marzullo