Miley Cyrus vs. Nicole Richie: Who Wore the Marc Jacobs Gold Gown Better?

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Just over one year ago, Miley Cyrus performed “Wrecking Ball” on The X Factor in a backless gold lamé Marc Jacobs gown.

A few months earlier, Nicole Richie wore the same dress at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City. Who do you think wore it better?

Miley Cyrus Shines in a Backless Gold Marc Jacobs Gown During Her Powerful “Wrecking Ball” Performance on The X Factor

Miley Cyrus sang her popular tune "Wrecking Ball" on The X Factor UK, sporting a black turban from Brick Lane Street and a shiny, full-length gold dress designed by Marc JacobsMiley Cyrus sang her popular tune “Wrecking Ball” on The X Factor UK, sporting a black turban from Brick Lane Street and a shiny, full-length gold dress designed by Marc Jacobs (Credit: The X Factor UK / YouTube)

Miley Cyrus paired her spaghetti-strap slip dress with a black bejeweled Chanel turban.

Miley Cyrus performed "Wrecking Ball" on a mountain-shaped stage prop and received a standing ovation from the judges for her emotional performanceMiley Cyrus performed “Wrecking Ball” on a mountain-shaped stage prop and received a standing ovation from the judges for her emotional performance (Credit: The X Factor UK / YouTube)

For some reason, she decided to go barefoot.

Miley Cyrus performing “Wrecking Ball” on The X Factor Results shown on ITV1 HDMiley Cyrus performing “Wrecking Ball” on The X Factor Results shown on ITV1 HD on November 17, 2013 (Credit: The X Factor UK / YouTube)

Nicole Richie Dazzles in a Metallic Bronze Marc Jacobs Slip Dress at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City

Nicole Richie styled her sexy backless dress with a cream clutch by Christian Louboutin, Jennifer Meyer jewelry, and matching Giuseppe Zanotti pointy-toe pumps.

Nicole Richie accessorized with Jennifer Meyer jewels at the 2013 CFDA Fashion AwardsNicole Richie accessorized with Jennifer Meyer jewels at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards held at the Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City on June 3, 2013 (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN / Ivan Nikolov)

Nicole Richie's spaghetti strap dress had a 90s vibeNicole Richie’s spaghetti strap dress had a 90s vibe (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN / Ivan Nikolov)

Nicole Richie attended the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City and looked stunning in a metallic bronze Marc Jacobs slip-dress from the Fall 2013 collectionNicole Richie attended the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City and looked stunning in a metallic bronze Marc Jacobs slip-dress from the Fall 2013 collection (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN / Ivan Nikolov)

Nicole Richie paired her '90s-inspired slip dress with Giuseppe Zanotti heelsNicole Richie paired her ’90s-inspired slip dress with Giuseppe Zanotti heels (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN / Ivan Nikolov)

Who do you think looked better in this metallic bronze dress from the Marc Jacobs Fall 2013 collection?