How Do You Design A Quinceanera Dress?
The Quinceaños celebration, a coming-of-age party for Latin American girls, often involves as much preparation as a wedding. A Quinceañera dress is traditionally a big, elaborate ball gown, often described as a “confection,” though it can be made in any style the celebrant wants. The dresses can be expensive, but you can design and make your own by following a few basic steps. Gather a variety of reference pictures of formal dresses that you like. Study them to see which dress elements you like most. For example, you may want a fitted bodice and a big ball gown skirt, or a dress with big sleeves and a fitted skirt, or any number of combinations. Choose the elements you think will work best together, and will be most flattering. Remember that with Quinceañera dresses, bigger and fancier is better. Sketch a few possible dresses, using the photos as reference. Pair different elements to create different looks, until you come up with a basic design that you are satisfied with. Take the mea
