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"  When it comes to amazing red carpet gowns, Marchesa&amp;#039;s romantic designs are a celeb favorite! Georgina Chapman, one of the brand&amp;#039;s founders, has just launched her own line at jcp, so you can snag a gorgeous designer dress at a super-affordable price. Georgina dished on her favorite trends for prom this year and how to accessorize your dress, plus offered up her best prom shopping tips! Seventeen: What are some of your favorite prom dress trends this year? Georgina Chapman: I love a prom look that is romantic and feminine, with a floor-length skirt and subtle embellishments that allow a girl to look beautiful and natural. However, I&amp;#039;m also drawn to the fun and flirty look, with a shorter skirt and pops of color! When girls shop for prom, they should choose a dress that really shows off their personal style.  17: Are there any recent celeb red carpet looks you think would make awesome prom dresses? GC: Selena Gomez at the Toronto Film Festival. She wore a dress from our Spring 2012 runway show. It was stunning, with crystal embroidered sleeves and a ruffle lilac skirt. It really made her stand out! The same should be true for prom night, since for many girls, it&amp;#039;s the first time they&amp;#039;re able to dress up and feel truly glamorous. 17: Where did your inspiration for the Pearl by Georgina Chapman collection come from? Did you have a specific type of girl in mind when you were designing? Do you have an absolute favorite dress from the line? GC: The Pearl collection is inspired by my daughter, India Pearl. Seeing my daughter and step-daughters&amp;#039; excitement for fashion is truly inspiring! I&amp;#039;ve always wanted to create a more accessible collection to allow girls to dress up and feel elegant and glamorous at an affordable price point. One of my favorites from the Pearl collection is a strapless tiered dress in a floral watercolor print. It has a fitted bodice and feels very romantic, which is very great for prom. 17: What are some of your favorite accessory and shoe trends for prom? How would you accessorize some of the most popular dress styles? GC: A feminine heel is the perfect accessory for prom, but it&amp;#039;s important to choose a pair that&amp;#039;s comfortable! An uncomfortable pair of shoes can put a damper on an amazing night. I&amp;#039;ve always felt that strapless gowns look gorgeous with a pair of chandelier earrings or a beautiful statement necklace that complements the low neckline. I would pair a short dress with open-toed heels for a flirty look, along with a large cuff or stack of bangles. When it comes to a princess gown, I recommend wearing delicate, subtle accessories, such as a small pendant or a thin bangle, so as not to take away from the dress. 17: Do you have any shopping secrets for finding the perfect prom dress? GC: Prom is about having good time, so you should enjoy the entire process! Plan a trip with your best friends and try on dresses together. It&amp;#039;s a chance to play dress up and a fun way to find your dream dress! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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