Quinceanera Dresses

For most girls, the absolute most exciting part of planning a quinceanera is selecting a quinceanera dress or gown and all the related accessories. Don't all girls dream at some point of being a princess? And the quinceanera is a chance to live that dream.

Quinceaneras have an amazing range of choices when it comes to selecting their quinceanera gowns and related accessories. The most important choice the quinceanera will make is her quinceanera dress. The traditional quinceanera dress is a fluffy white or pink princess ballgown. In some countries, however, white is reserved exclusively for brides. Modern quinceaneras don't limit themselves to old rules. Quinceanera gowns now come in an exciting array of colors and styles.

When selecting a quinceanera gown, there are two important considerations: the quinceanera's coloring / body type and the quinceanera theme. You can begin your quinceanera gown selection with either, but you should try to give thought to both when selecting the perfect gown.

The color of the dress should complement the quinceanera's hair and skin coloring. A gown that looks stunning on the model in the store may wash out and overpower the delicate and beautiful features of the quinceanera. When selecting a gown, don't just reach for your favorite color. Consider how the color works with your hair and skin coloring. Take photos of yourself in different colors of clothing to see the difference certain colors make to your face. Does the color make you appear washed out and tired, or does it seem to energize you and highlight the sparkle in your eyes.

Color is not the only characteristic that you need to consider when choosing a quinceanera dress. Consider the fabric's texture, as well. A small figured quinceanera may appear to wilt under the weight of heavy layers of velvet. Again, get photos with different fabric styles in the same color to see how each appears on your body. Also consider your body type when selecting a dress. You want to select a design that will enhance your best features and balance out your proportions. Remember that the goal is not buying a beautiful dress but buying a dress that helps you look your most beautiful.

When selecting the perfect gown, you can also use your theme as a guide. If you've selected a princess or Cinderella theme, showing up in a mermaid or sheath style gown will seem out of place, but a fluffy princess gown with plenty of hoops beneath will look spectacular. A rhinestone-studded sheath gown might not work at a western themed quinceanera, but it's a must-have for a Rich Girl or Diamonds theme. A gown fashioned after your favorite soccer team might raise eyebrows at a Paradise theme, but it can be absolutely thrilling at a soccer themed quinceanera.

For more tips and ideas about selecting your quinceanera gown and fashion accessories including fashions for the quinceanera's court of honor, specific gown types to flatter your body type, specific colors to flatter your coloring, suggestions for beautiful hair and make-up, and more, check out Planning the Perfect Quinceanera available exclusively on this site.