Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez are having a white cropped top battle. In this week's barely dressed celebrity arena, the young actresses show their own take on the belly-baring trend.

In one corner, we have Vanessa Hudgens, star of "The Frozen Ground" holding court at Ischia in Italy. On July 21, the former Disney star showed off her tiny waist in a sleeveless Catherine Malandrino white cropped top. The 24-year-old actress paired the lace number with a full Temperley London skirt and a pair of cream sandals. The tulle skirt had subtly coloured embroidery that echoed the texture on her midriff-baring top.

Vanessa was in town for the Ischia Global Film and Music festival, which couldn't have been a better occasion for a cropped top, and a skirt that looked made for dancing. Vanessa Hudgens joined the Kristen Stewart sheer pants trend recently, and her "Frozen Ground" promotional duites gave her fans another chance to fall in love with her sense of style. Thankfully, Vanessa's white cropped top and skirt continued the winning style streak she started in London.

In another corner, we have Baby Cambridge's birthday buddy, 21-year-old Selena Gomez. "Stars Dance," the singer's latest album, was released on the same week as her birthday, so Selena had a lot to celebrate. A revealing look was the outfit of choice for Selena Gomez. White cropped top from Missguided, and high-waisted, quilted shorts from Topshop made up Selena's Los Angeles ensemble. The highlight of her look? Ankle cuff, honeycomb panel Alexander McQueen heels.

Should birthday girl Selena Gomez get a pass for her barely dressed, yet over-the-top look, or should Vanessa Hudgens' white cropped top and skirt win the prize?

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