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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

How To Pick The Perfect Quinceanera Dress

By Miranda Sanchez

A Quinceanera is a celebration of a young girl and the recognition of her journey from childhood to maturity. It is a custom in all Latino cultures. This special event is similar to a Sweet 16 party.

The young woman should wear a gown to compliment this special occasion. It is important to choose the perfect dress for your figure. Here are some tips that will help you decide.

Color: The traditional color of the gown is white or pale pink. Aside from these, the colors of light blue or other pastel colors are best options. There are those who prefer to wear white gown with colorful beadings. Young celebrants usually wear lighter, cool and pastel colors as dark colored gowns are more matured. Consider your preference and style that suits your age.

Design: Reflect on the design that complements your body type. Since this is a Quinceanera celebration your gown should be full length. There is a list of body types below:

Apple Body Type: Elongated bodices and full skirt gowns are not good for this body type. It will make your waistline appear bigger. Gowns with an empire waistline and v-neck will look more appropriate and will create a sharper and less round body.

Pear Body Type: Wear gowns with shoulder areas that are puffy or padded to create balance in the upper and lower area of the body. You should likewise avoid body hugging designs or narrow shoulders and puffy skirts because it emphasizes your shape.

Hourglass Body Type: Don't wear a gown that has too much decoration on it or with a full skirt. Think about a design with a v-neck with off the shoulder. This design will give your body balance.

Square Body Type: For young ladies with this body type, you should consider wearing gowns with beaded necklines and full skirts. You can also go for the padded and oversized shoulder designs because it can create an illusion of shape or curve in the body. On the other hand, avoid clothes that are fitting to the body.

Inverted Pear Body Type: A design that suits young ladies with this type of body includes gowns with simple sleeves with full skirts. Avoid wearing the puffy or padded design of sleeves, gowns with empire cut waistlines and gowns with slim skirts.

The celebration starts with a mass. The Quinceanera might consider wearing a shawl to enter the church. After the program starts she can remove it.

At the reception there is mostly dancing. So it would be wise not to wear a strapless gown. You can end up in an embarrassing situation pulling it up all night. If you still want a strapless dress make sure you get it fitted by a professional seamstress.

It is important to note that when choosing the right party dress for the Quinceanera, always consider the body type of the individual and the convenience of the wearer. If you feel good in what you're wearing, you'll definitely be more confident during the program and will be able to enjoy more.

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