Quinceañeras are celebrated throughout Mexico , South America , and Central America . These extravagant parties are thrown to signify the transition into adulthood . In the past , quinceañeras were thrown so families could introduce their daughters into society . A traditional quince dress is white but nowadays girls are ditching the traditional dress for a dress the color of their choice ! Quinceañera dresses are an art form all in themselves . Your quinceañera dress should represent and express who you are as a person . It is important for your dress to match the theme of your party . We have all the wonderful quinceañera dress designers to thank for their different styles and colors for you to choose from .