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Readers voted designer Sujung Cho's "Glamorous" dress their favorite. Cho wins a $500 gift certificate from Fabric Place and lunch in New York City with Nicole Fischelis, the fashion director for Macy's.
The 'Classic Old Hollywood' Dress
Designed by Miriam Perlov, 22
Won and Worn by Amy Koski, 18
PROM DRESS CONCEPT
Bias-cut soft dupioni silk floor-length gown in gold with sheer silk pleated skirt. Beaded with freshwater pearls at the dropped waist and front band. Emphasizes glamour, luxury, sass, and comfort. "I wanted to design a dress that accentuates a woman's curves and brings out her body’s natural beauty and allure," says Perlov.

JUDGES' COMMENTS ON THE SKETCH
"Classic Old Hollywood," "sophisticated," "flattering with or without a chest," “beautiful," "for a girl older than her years."
The 'Romantic' Dress
Designed by Bopha Nina Toun, 23
Won and Worn by Dana Jamieson, 16
PROM DRESS CONCEPT
Floor-length gown made of satin and chiffon with lace trim. Aims to add sophistication to the prom dress while still being young and fresh. Toun envisions the work in tangerine, rose petal, or port.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS ON THE SKETCH
"Sweet, youthful, girly," "romantic," "the belt makes this dress," "for the popular girl."
The 'Cupcake' Dress
Designed by Lauren Gauthier, 21
Won and Worn by Celismarie Hernandez, 18
PROM DRESS CONCEPT
Sequin-dotted satin and tulle dress with pearl-bead straps, flattering for any size. "The front and back bodice of the gown is meant to take on the shape of a cupcake, with the vertical lines around the middle portraying the paper liner of a dessert," says Gauthier. "The rich combination of mint green and chocolate brown give the dress a delicate, delicious, and yummy appearance."

JUDGES’ COMMENTS ON THE SKETCH
"Love the idea of pastry inspiration," "flirty," "fun," "definitely a dress you can dance in," "has a retro feel," "love the pleating detail."
The 'Glamorous' Dress
Designed by Sujung Cho, 23
Won and Worn by Aimee Nehiley, 17
PROM DRESS CONCEPT
Silk charmeuse floor-length gown with beaded straps joined with a buckle under the breasts. Combines a "soft and neutral ivory color with the rich gold beading detail that symbolizes strength," says Cho. Pleating in the two front panels at the chest "adds a little extra touch of elegance."

JUDGES’ COMMENTS ON THE SKETCH
"Definitely an Oscar dress," "very simple and elegant," "fitted but not tight," "nice back," "glamorous," "feels aristocratic and money."
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