How to Use Quinceanera Dresses

Quinceanera dresses are worn for the traditional Hispanic celebration of a young girl turning into a woman. the celebration is similar to the way Americans celebrate a sweet 16. These dresses are extravagant, beautiful, and costly. The girls usually only wear them once, but with such a hefty price tag some people want to find other uses.

1. Use the dress for special occasions such as events, traditional dances, or a prom dress. Quinceanera dresses beautifully decorated and are ideal for events where a girl would need to dress up. It's easy to accessorize this dress by adding or saving accessories from the Quinceanera.


2. Donate the dress to a place that recycles formal gowns. "Princess project" is known for providing elegant dresses for girls who cannot afford them the hefty price. This is an option to use if you do not plan on saving the dress. You can also give the dress to a thrift store, and write off the donation during tax season.


3. Frame the dress as a keepsake and save it for years to come. Place the dress in a frame and present a large piece of glass over the dress to preserve it. You can hang this up in the house and give it to the young woman when she is ready to move out.


4. Put the dress on a dressmaker's dummy, if you want to preserve it in its exact form. You should position the dress away from constant foot traffic so that it does not get dirty or harmed. Quinceanera dresses are a great thing to pass down from mother to daughter.