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Quince Dresses
One of the absolute most exciting parts of your quince: being able to wear an AMAZING dress!! Your dress, in some ways, is the focus of the quinceanera. All of your friends and family will be eagerly awaiting seeing you in your beautiful gown on your quince. You want to find the perfect quince dress for you– that you feel absolutely fabulous in.
Here are seven tips to consider when you are shopping for quince dresses:
- Do some research: Look and see what’s out there for quince dresses. Do you want a traditional, full quince ball gown? Or, are you looking for something with a more unique, unexpected or different style? Look online and in magazines to see which styles are calling your name the hardest.
- Bring some helpers: But not too many! When you bring a ton of people with you, there will be too many opinions and finding a dress will be really difficult. It is also fun to keep your dress a secret until your big day! Definitely bring one or two friends or family members, whose style sense you trust. You will want to bring your mom, sister, cousin, and/or friend to help out.
- Know your budget: Go into your dress hunt knowing what realistically fits into your budget. It will only cause you great disappointment to try on dresses that are, for example, double your budget. Also, make sure to find out the payment policies of the store. Many stores offer payment plans, requiring a certain percentage for a down payment, and payments thereafter until your dress is paid in full.
- Understand the importance of the top: The top of your dress is particularly important. Why? Because a huge percentage of the photos taken during your quince will be from the waist up. Make sure that the top of your dress offers as beautiful a look as the bottom!
- Try on as many quince dresses as you need to: Don’t pressure yourself to find the perfect dress quickly. You may need to visit several shops, and try on many dresses, to find a winner. When you have the perfect dress on, it will make you feel so excited for your big day and your opportunity to wear it. Also–do try on some different styles and silhouettes An OK dress on a hangar can look stunning on you (or vice versa)!
- Sizing Warning: Formal dress sizing can be different than regular clothing sizing. Do not be surprised if you have to go up a size or two for your quince dress–this is completely normal! You may need to try on several quince dresses to get a good idea of which size you are. Don’t focus on the dress size, instead, focus on the fit and how it makes you feel–regardless of the number on the label.
- Ask Yourself: Can I walk in this dress? Can I comfortably sit down? Is it cute from the side? Does this dress go nicely with my theme? Be honest with yourself–you want to look fabulous but you also need to be comfortable and not self-conscious.
Most important–you want to feel amazing in your dress. Give yourself plenty of time to find your quince dress, and this will likely be one of your very favorite parts of the planning process. After all, who doesn’t love playing dress up and trying on gorgeous dresses?!
My Perfect Quince
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well I am very close to my quince and I had my sister, mom and a friend help me decide and choose a dress. but when my sister had her spring time themed quince she had a hot pink dress. but she said something was missing. my mom and aunt added little sliver butterflies around it and it was a beautiful dress and no one could get their eyes off of it so I think a small personal add-on to the dress may be a great idea.
I’ve been to so many dress shops and can’t find “the dress”. Worried to shop online for a dress because all the scams out there. My theme is Snowflakes. While winter wonderland just without the Christmas trees and pinecone. This is my 18th birthday party but it’s my “make up quince” since my father was in jail, i didn’t have my quince. So i would like a quince dress or something very similar. It’s really small more of a get together 30-40 people. My problem is since its small I’m not going all out the dress code is casual to semi formal. I want a dress to match my snowflake/Winter theme but not a ball gown dress I’m open to ideas. Also there is purple Incorporated. I want a dress that has some snowflakes or something like that on it. Do you have any advice or Trustworthy dress websites? Along with ideas to incorporate the theme in the food?
try getting a light blue dress and adding snowflakes like I said inn my last comment.
I’m having a Regional “Mariachi” themed quince and I’m struggling to come up with/finding ideas to make my quince unique and to be remembered by my guests, help?
That is always something great to consider, what can I do or have at my party that my guests just won’t forget?? To help you with this, I’m going to come up with a list of “special touches” that you could use with any theme, that are “showstoppers”. I think you can do lots of traditional ideas for a mariachi theme, but incorporate 1 or 2 over the top ideas into your party. I’ll email you a link to the post once I have it complete 🙂 Sarah
I want to go for a old Hollywood theme and need help on what the dress would go amazing with the theme.
I have some dresses I like for this theme here: https://www.pinterest.com/myperfectquince/old-hollywood-quinceanera-theme/ Sarah
Can u help me figure out
I don’t know what to choose so many styles and variations. Help?
I know, it can be overwhelming!! Have you been able to try any dresses on yet? Sarah
What are some reliable websites for buying dresses?
Hi! First, check out my link for safe online shopping tips: http://myperfectquince.com/quinceanera-shopping-guide-online-shopping-tips/
I personally prefer to buy from websites that are based in the US, have easy to find contact info- especially phone numbers, and have a social media following on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram–or all three.
I am an affiliate for the following dress websites. This means that if you click on a link from me and make a purchase through them, I receive a commission for that referral. I only sign up to be affiliates with companies that not only have products I like, but who I would personally buy from.
1. Plus Size Bridal: They offer more than plus sizes, and more than bridal. They are also based in the US, and, at the time of this comment, have a great review with the BBB.
2. PersunMall: They are not located in the US, but they have a good social media following and clear contact info. They also have a huge selection of dresses and nice options for dama dresses too.
3. Madame Bridal: I am not an affiliate for them but I find this to be a reliable website with amazing dresses!
4. Check etsy.com: I have seen custom dresses on there that are completely amazing!
5. Peaches Boutique: This store is located in Chicago but you can also purchase online.
I hope this helps! No matter what always do your research before making that payment, and know the return policy!
Sarah
These are great advice can’t wait to start playing dress up till I find the perfect one 😀
Thank you for these tips. They sure do help. 🙂
Awesome! Thank you, Lisa 🙂