Quinceanera: What to Wear
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Let your parents worry about the boring stuff. Your top priority: The dress, of course! Start your search here with our simple rules. There are more options out there than you think when it comes to traditional quinceañera garb.



What to Wear:

  • A white or pale-pink gown without a train is traditional for quinces, but girls are branching out into other pastel hues (and technically no color is off limits). We've also noticed more dresses that are white but feature colorful accents.


  • Another change? Though still full-length, silhouettes are getting slimmer, so if you're not comfortable in a full-skirted ball gown there'll be plenty for you to pick from.


  • A dress like the one Christina Milian's wearing here might be a cool option. Just one caveat: This one might be a bit too revealing for this occasion. If you see a dress with cut-outs like this one, ask the store if it comes with any backing or extra fabric to fill it in (stores usually call this a "modesty panel"). You'll still get the effect, you'll just show less skin.


  • And of course, you'll have to cover up during the mass. Luckily, with boleros, wraps, and more seriously in style right now, it'll be a cinch finding one to match your dress.


    • What Not to Wear:

  • Definitely think twice before wearing strapless. Quince gowns can get heavy, and you'll be doing a lot of dancing -- you don't want to be tugging on your dress all night long.


  • If you do opt for a strapless style, be sure to have your dress fitted by a seamstress so it won't budge.


  • Lastly, skip any styles that your mom, sister, best friend, and cousin absolutely love -- but you're not that into. After all, you're the one who'll be wearing it! Find the style that suits you best and you'll be all set.

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