Katy Perry’s Mesmerizing Look at the 2013 MTV EMAs: A Lesson in Chic Glamour

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The most popular person on Twitter in 2013, Katy Perry, took home the Best Female award at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Amsterdam on November 10, 2013. Looking back, we still think she deserved a Best Dressed award, too!

Katy Perry was the first person to reach 100 million Twitter followers and achieved this milestone on June 16, 2017Katy Perry was the first person to reach 100 million Twitter followers and achieved this milestone on June 16, 2017 (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)

Among the sea of celebrities in revealing outfits (the most notable being Miley Cyrus, Iggy Azalea, and Ellie Goulding), Katy Perry stood out in a much more demure ensemble.

She was so refreshing in her minty Zac Posen Resort 2014 dress as she posed for the photographers at the Ziggo Dome.

Katy Perry exuded an air of elegance in her minty Zac Posen Resort 2014 dress as she gracefully posed for the photographers at the Ziggo DomeKaty Perry exuded an air of elegance in her minty Zac Posen Resort 2014 dress as she gracefully posed for the photographers at the Ziggo Dome

The singer looked spot-on in her fitted dress with sculpted shoulders and a flared back hem. She accessorized with a bejeweled headpiece that made her look all the more flawless!

Katy Perry's choice of attire was both refined and refreshing at the Ziggo Dome for the 20th MTV Europe Music AwardsKaty Perry’s choice of attire was both refined and refreshing at the Ziggo Dome for the 20th MTV Europe Music Awards in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on November 10, 2013

To further the modesty of this look, the “Roar” singer finished her dress with a pair of Charlotte Olympia “Pomeline” sandals in a rosy champagne shade.

Katy Perry is a fan of the British luxury shoe and accessories brand founded by Charlotte Olympia Dellal in 2008. She also wore shoes from the brand when celebrating Red Nose Day in 2011 and attending the 2013 American Music Awards.

Katy Perry paired her dress with Charlotte Olympia "Pomeline" sandals in a delicate rosy champagne hueKaty Perry paired her dress with Charlotte Olympia “Pomeline” sandals in a delicate, rosy champagne hue

Katy’s shoes feature sheer mesh panels for a feminine touch, open toes to reveal her classic red nails and thin ankle straps. The heels and platforms measure 5 inches and 1 inch, adding height to her elegant look.

Katy Perry shows off her pedicure in Charlotte Olympia "Pomeline" sandalsKaty Perry shows off her pedicure in Charlotte Olympia “Pomeline” sandals

Katy Perry’s Bold Transformation: From Demure Elegance to Daring Glamour

Although she looked very reserved when she arrived, Katy Perry changed into a more provocative ensemble when she accepted her award.

Katy Perry's hairstyle shifted to a high ponytail, and she opted for a bolder shade of red lipstick, embracing a more provocative imageKaty Perry’s hairstyle shifted to a high ponytail, and she opted for a bolder shade of red lipstick, embracing a more provocative image

The 29-year-old singer was hot in a long-sleeved fishnet dress by María Escoté, which she styled with gold Chanel accessories, including a vintage belt and a necklace with a perfume bottle pendant.

Katy Perry won the Best Female award at the 2013 MTV Europe Music AwardsKaty Perry won the Best Female award at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards

She also changed her hairstyle into a high ponytail and lipstick into a more daring red shade.

Katy Perry donned a long-sleeved fishnet dress by María Escoté, complemented by gold Chanel accessories, including a vintage belt and a necklace with a perfume bottle pendantKaty Perry donned a long-sleeved fishnet dress by María Escoté, complemented by gold Chanel accessories, including a vintage belt and a necklace with a perfume bottle pendant

Katy picked a pair of black Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2014 sandals to complement her sexy pop star look.

Katy Perry chose black Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2014 sandals that perfectly complemented her sexy pop star persona at the 20th MTV Europe Music AwardsKaty Perry chose black Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2014 sandals that perfectly complemented her sexy pop star persona at the 20th MTV Europe Music Awards held at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on November 10, 2013

They are made of glossy patent leather and feature adjustable ankle straps and fiery cagelike straps at the high back.

Katy Perry's glossy patent leather sandals feature adjustable ankle straps and fiery cagelike straps at the high back, with heels measuring about 4.5 inches, adding a touch of rock-and-roll glamourKaty Perry’s glossy patent leather sandals feature adjustable ankle straps and fiery cagelike straps at the high back, with heels measuring about 4.5 inches, adding a touch of rock-and-roll glamour

This simple yet rocking pair features heels measuring about 4.5 inches. While we love her shoes, they’re not as breathtaking as the Giuseppe Zanotti ‘Denny’ bow-strap sandals she wore in 2012.

Katy Perry shows off her feet in Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2014 sandalsKaty Perry shows off her feet in Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2014 sandals

Here’s the orange version of the sandals:

Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Cage-Back Sandals in OrangeGiuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Cage-Back Sandals in Orange, $845

A Show-Stopping Performance: Katy Perry Mesmerizes with “Unconditionally”

In addition, her performance look was the talk of the town. She was mesmerizing while singing her latest hit song, “Unconditionally.”

Katy Perry performs "Unconditionally" at the 20th MTV Europe Music AwardsKaty Perry performs “Unconditionally” at the 20th MTV Europe Music Awards held at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on November 10, 2013 (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)

The singer flew onto the stage, wrapped in rows of huge, colorful fabrics as she started singing. As the performance continued, the ribbons were unraveled, wowing the crowd with a mirrored bodysuit!

Katy Perry was suspended in the air above the stage, surrounded by dancers and a dazzling light showKaty Perry was suspended in the air above the stage, surrounded by dancers and a dazzling light show (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)