Project Prom 2013: The final dresses

May 3, 2013

After nine hours of shopping and trying on at least 60 dresses, Danielle Trotta, 17, of Seaford narrowed it to four. Now it's up to Newsday readers to decide what she should wear to prom.

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

1. Field of Dreams
Project Prom girl Danielle Trotta models dress number one. The empire waist of this stunning abstract floral print by Alex & Eve is embellished with turquoise, citron and royal blue crystals for added wow factor. Available at Alight, Plainview.
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2. The Natural
Project Prom girl Danielle Trotta models dress number two. Basic black looks anything but basic in this sophisticated gown by Aidan Mattox that features a feminine lace neckline and flowy chiffon skirt. Available at Bloomingdales, Roosevelt Field.
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3. Angel in the Outfield
Project Prom girl Danielle Trotta models dress number three. This ethereal number by Terani Couture boasts a glamorous gold and crystal beaded bodice and white chiffon skirt. Available at Sugarplum, Garden City.
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4. The Babe
Project Prom girl Danielle Trotta models dress number four. Crystals, rhinestones and sequins create a floral motif on the shirred bodice of this dreamy lavender one-shoulder job by Janique. Available at Estelle's Dressy Dresses, Farmingdale.
VOTE

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Danielle Trotta, 17, this year's lovely Project Prom girl and a junior at Seaford High School, tries on a dress at Sugarplum in Garden City. Danielle's family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. (April 17, 2013)

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Danielle Trotta, 17, this year's lovely Project Prom girl and a junior at Seaford High School, tries on a dress at Sugarplum in Garden City while the sales staff look on. Danielle's family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. (April 17, 2013)

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Danielle Trotta, 17, this year's Project Prom girl and a junior at Seaford High School, tries on a dress at Bloomingdales at Roosevelt Field in Garden City. Danielle's family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. (April 17, 2013)

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Danielle Trotta, 17, this year's lovely Project Prom girl and a junior at Seaford High School and teammate for the High School soft ball team, stands between some prom desses at Sugarplum in Garden City. Danielle's family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. (April 17, 2013)

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Danielle Trotta, 17, is this year's lovely Project Prom girl. A junior at Seaford High School, her family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. She tries on a dress at Sugarplum in Garden City. (April 17, 2013)

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Danielle Trotta, 17, this year's Project Prom girl is a junior at Seaford High School and on the softball team, here, in a dress at Alight, a store in Plainview. Her family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. (April 17, 2013)

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Danielle Trotta, 17, is this year's lovely Project Prom girl. A junior at Seaford High School, her family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. She tries on a dress at Bloomingdales at Roosevelt Field. (Apr. 17, 2013)

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Danielle Trotta, 17, this year's Project Prom girl and a junior at Seaford High School, rides the escalator at Roosevelt Field in Garden City in a dress from Bloomingdales. Danielle's family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. (April 17, 2013)

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Danielle Trotta, 17, this year's lovely Project Prom girl and a junior at Seaford High School, tries on a dress at Sugarplum in Garden City while store owner Lori Altman looks on. Danielle's family lost most of their house during SuperStorm Sandy. (April 17, 2013)