Who Wore It Best: Kim Kardashian, Joan Smalls, or Alessandra Ambrosio in Balmain Mini Dress?

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Earlier this year, we featured Kim Kardashian at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in a heavily beaded plunging mini dress from the Balmain Resort 2015 collection.

Alessandra Ambrosio, Kim Kardashian, and Joan Smalls dazzle in the plunging Balmain mini dressAlessandra Ambrosio, Kim Kardashian, and Joan Smalls dazzle in the plunging Balmain mini dress (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN / DJDM / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)

Coincidentally, Joan Smalls hit the red carpet at the same event in the same outfit. Yesterday, Alessandra Ambrosio showed up in a different color of the same dress at the 15th Annual Latin Grammy Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Who do you think wore it best?

Alessandra Ambrosio’s Stunning Look at the Latin Grammy Awards

Alessandra Ambrosio exudes elegance with smoky eye makeup, tousled waves, and a plunging Balmain mini dress styled to perfectionAlessandra Ambrosio exudes elegance with smoky eye makeup, tousled waves, and a plunging Balmain mini dress styled to perfection (Credit: WENN)

A 33-year-old Brazilian model and mother of two, Alessandra, styled her black and gray mini dress with a stunning pair of sky-high black patent leather Christian Louboutin pumps.

Alessandra styled her black and gray mini dress with a stunning pair of sky-high black patent leather Christian Louboutin pumpsAlessandra Ambrosio showcased her style at the 15th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 20, 2014, in a black and white Balmain mini dress paired with sleek black patent leather pumps and minimal accessories (Credit: WENN)

Alessandra Ambrosio completed her look with sleek black patent leather Christian Louboutin pumpsAlessandra Ambrosio completed her look with sleek black patent leather Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: WENN)

Kim Kardashian’s Bold Fashion at the MTV Video Music Awards

Kim Kardashian showcased a glamorous look with voluminous waves and natural makeup, perfectly complementing her plunging red and black Balmain mini dressKim Kardashian showcased a glamorous look with voluminous waves and natural makeup, perfectly complementing her plunging red and black Balmain mini dress (Credit: WENN)

On the other hand, the 33-year-old reality star and mother-of-one styled her Balmain dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and braided-rope sandals by Balmain.

Kim Kardashian turned heads at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in a plunging red and black Balmain mini dress, styled with black braided-rope sandals and her signature voluminous wavesKim Kardashian turned heads at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in a plunging red and black Balmain mini dress, styled with black braided-rope sandals and her signature voluminous waves on August 24, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

Joan Smalls’ Elegant Ensemble at the MTV Video Music Awards

Joan Smalls exuded confidence with her natural curls and glowing makeup, perfectly complementing her colorful beaded Balmain mini dress at the 2014 MTV Video Music AwardsJoan Smalls exuded confidence with her natural curls and glowing makeup, perfectly complementing her colorful beaded Balmain mini dress at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards (Credit: WENN)

Joan Smalls, a successful Puerto Rican fashion model, nailed the look by pairing the lavishly beaded dress with Chopard jewelry and sexy black sandals by Christian Louboutin.

Joan Smalls owned the red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in a vibrant beaded Balmain mini dress paired with strappy black sandals, natural curls, and radiant makeup, showcasing her striking sense of styleJoan Smalls owned the red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in a vibrant beaded Balmain mini dress paired with strappy black sandals, natural curls, and radiant makeup, showcasing her striking sense of style (Credit: WENN)

Joan Smalls completed her look with sleek black strappy sandalsJoan Smalls completed her look with sleek black strappy sandals (Credit: WENN)

Who do you think looked best in the plunging Balmain mini dress, and which color do you prefer?