Quinceanera is a special occasion, which needs to be glorified with a special outfit

The very word quinceañera conjures up images of a happy faced young girl, and indeed it is an event to be celebrated, marking the transformation of a girl to a young lady, on her fifteenth birthday. This is a Spanish word, meaning fifteen and this event is a Latin American tradition. Quinceañera is also used for the girl who is celebrating her 15^th birthday and entering into womanhood. 

For the whole Quinceañera affair, perhaps the most important aspect is choosing the celebrant 's dress. Usually, a Quinceanera dress is white or pink in color and is a ball gown, but nowadays all pastel shades are in fashion. Quinceañera night is not only to tell that one has entered into young womanhood but a respectful and with a good taste.

To make this night memorable many outlets offer various kinds of Sweet Sixteen Dresses. Leaving the traditional custom of wearing white only, today's quinceañeras are choosing red, green, blue -the jewel-toned colors are for this party not only the Quinceañera dress is to be given attention but also of the Dama and Chambelanes.

The Quinceañera is surrounded by Damas and Chambelanes in her Court of Honor and this makes it important to choose their dress carefully. The quinceañera Dama dresses should be so chosen that it compliments the dress of the quinceañera and also goes with the theme of the party.  Dress shops provide gowns and tuxedos on rent for this big day.

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