While many praised the teenagers confident nod to pop culture, others were far less complimentary.

Fans on Instagram called the look teen pop perfection and applauded her for representingTyla.

Dejas outfit is giving Tyla, wrote one fan, while another said, She represented Tyla soo well.

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There are so many creeps out there and it just wasnt appropriate at all.

I think its crazy shes 13 dressing like that for award shows, read one comment.

Another said, (13) year olds shouldnt be dressing like that.

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

I saw her wear this outfit and I just wanted to wear it to feel confident in myself too.

And I did, she added.

Kat staunchly defended her daughters fashion choice and urged people to be nice instead ofmean girls.

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

I never have and I never will control what my children choose to wear, she added.

One of my main roles as a parent is to make my children feelconfident in their bodies.

Teenagers wear shorts and crop tops all the time, especially on the Gold Coast, she continued.

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Deja is doing great.

Check out the results:

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”

Mom Slammed For Daughter’s “Inappropriate” Outfit At Red Carpet Event: “How Old Is This Child?”