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Young Women’s Leadership School students find their dream dress as part of Project Prom at Temple Emanu-El in NYC [Video]

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — High school students from low-income neighborhoods were treated to a boutique shopping experience on Wednesday.

Temple Emanu-El hosted its 11th annual Project Prom Drive, allowing students to pick out dresses and other accessories for prom.

It’s a moment Luna Abreu has looked forward to for years.

“I’ve always wanted something corset like. I just think it’s so beautiful. I don’t think there’s any like this one,” Abreu said.

Abreu and dozens of other classmates from Young Women’s Leadership School found the dress of their dreams on Wednesday.

“I put on the dress, I put on some heels and it very nice, I felt elegant,” said Aiyana German.

A space inside Temple Emanu-El was transformed into a boutique with racks of dresses in all sizes, shoes, bags and accessories — all free of charge.

“It’s amazing, I really did not know if I can afford my dress, if my mom can …

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