How to Select a Dress for a Quinceañera Party

When a Hispanic girl celebrates her Quinceañera, she is making her first step from being a little girl to being a woman. The young lady celebrating her Quinceañera needs a special dress for the church service and for the party that follows. Picking the perfect Quinceañera dress is very important for this special occasion and should not be taken lightly.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Start early. Once the date for the ceremony is set, start thinking about the dress she wants. If you wait until the last minute to find a dress, you may have to settle for a less-than-perfect dress.
2. Pick the style of dress. A Quinceañera is a special and sacred occasion. Pick a style of dress that honors this special day. The dress should be modest. It should also be acceptable for both the church and the party.
3. Decide on a price. Have your budget as a guideline to save time and money. Even if price is not a concern, have a ball park figure so you and the young woman celebrating her Quince know how much is too much.
4. Begin shopping. Go to bridal stores and formal occasion stores. There are also many online stores that have beautiful dresses made especially for Quinceañeras.
5. Consider a seamstress. If the perfect dress is nowhere to be found, talk with a trusted seamstress. Talk with her and have her help you with patterns or an original creation.
6. Select appropriate accessories. Most of the accessories for the Quinceañera dress are special presents from her family. Be sure they coordinate with the dress. They also need to be pieces she will want to wear for many years to come.

Tips & Warnings

• When picking the color for the dress, remember that white is generally discouraged as a color that is reserved for a wedding dress. If baby pink is not your style either consider other pastels or even silver.
• Ordering clothes online can be tricky. Follow the measurement guidelines provided on the website. Order with plenty of time to spare in case you have to return the clothes. Review their policy on returns and refunds before purchasing the dress online in case their policy is tricky.