Quinceañera dresses are meant to symbolize purity as a young woman — err, who are we kidding? Nowadays, we just want them to be Instagram-worthy. #Slay

1. White quince dresses used to be as basic as sipping a pumpkin spice latte while wearing Uggs. She took it to the next level.

Let’s all have a moment of silence for the white lace dresses. #RIP

2. Most of us had photo shoots in the park, these girls have waterfall backdrops.

Because #mermaidlife is apparently the goal for these fifteen-year-olds. And, um, most 14 year olds back in the day would’ve gotten a chanclazo if they walked out in a bustier.

3. We understand wanting your quince outfits to stand out, but this is something else…

Forget the fringe skirts for a cumbia surprise dance, these damas thought they were Pitbull’s backup dancers.

4. This quinceañera lived up to the tropical theme.

It’s like if  Tinkerbell went to Hawaii.

5. That headshot you took for your quince invites? SO YESTERDAY according to this girl in a canoe.

Does she need to be rescued?

6. Mariachi with a dark and twisted theme.

The elaborate attention to detail in this fusion dress is cray. It’s mariachi meets princess gone goth.

7. This girl showed her love for all things Arabian night with her dress.

Here’s hoping she has some actual roots in the Middle East…

8. Old Hollywood Quince

Adding a bit of old Hollywood flare to this quince undoubtedly pushed the party over the top. Wonder if they did black and white photos too.

9. Pretty in Pink

This Latinas party theme was easily set by the dress. Her side pony and frills gave her off major 80s vibes from the Molly Ringwald movie.

10. Beach party quince

This photo shoots speaks to a lovely, simple and timeless theme for the next quince you’re helping to plan. 

11. Disney Princess

This Beauty and The Beast themed quince brings all of the vibes to a party. Yay for this Latina making her own princess when Disney is still dragging its feet on their efforts

12. Mermaid quince

This underwater photoshoot is super bold. Not only must it have taken a lot of effort to do a propper shoot underwater, but that dress!

13. Latina Goddess

Throwing it back to ancient times, this quince dress with draping roses and beautiful columns is proof that you can turn your quince into anywhere event.

14. Grafitti Queen

This quince shoot is rebellious and bold as hell. The swirls on her dress really speak to her rebelde reina vibes.

15. Rose reina

You can’t go wrong with a quince shoot and party that’s all about the roses. 

16. To infinity and beyond quince

This dark starry night quince theme is perfect for the Latina interested in STEM. Why not take your big night to the stars?

17. Twin’s Day Quince

What better way to celebrate becoming a woman by celebrating with a woman you share your birthday and life with?

18. Beach waves quince

The ruffles and glitz in this dress speak to a cool concept for a latina looking to go for a mermaid or beach theme.

19. Hippie girl quince

This quince keeps things chill with a look that is laid back, easy breezy and floral as well. 

20. Cowgirl Quince queen

Saddling up for a quince never seemed so long than with this theme that’s all about the ranch.

Would you have wanted to have any of these crazy Quince themes? Share with your friends and tell us in the comments below!

There’s several reasons why 15 year olds never have a quinceañera. They might not be into the whole big dress and chambelan thing, they might not have the money for a huge party, or the timing is not right. But just because you didn’t have a quinceañera at 15 doesn’t mean you can’t have a quinceañera ever again.

Lorena Del Carmen Navarro celebrated her 45th birthday with a huge quinceañera for herself.

“She has been dreaming about a quince since she was a young girl, but never got the chance to have one simply because she knew her parents couldn’t afford one,” her son Saúl Ramírez said. “She wanted to have one when she turned thirty but due to being in bed-rest while being pregnant with her second child, she couldn’t. Eventually, about three years ago, she decided to have the party at age 45.”

Her quinceañera was truly spectacular and very unique to how she wanted to celebrate.

Her party include a special dance with her husband to her favorite song, “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran. Most quinceañera traditions includes parents giving their daughter her “ultima muñeca” — the last doll which signifies her transformation from child to adult. But Saúl said that instead of a doll she received her first walker! And rather than cake, guests were given Lorena’s favorite dessert, donuts from Krispy Kreme.

She also had five chambelans instead of one.

“She had a main chambelan which was my dad, her husband and four others as well as their wives — her two sisters, best friend, and cousin — as the damas. So she had a full honor court,” Saúl said.

Lorena’s quince wasn’t just a party, however. She also had a Catholic quince mass that included padrinos and madrinas.

Her son Saúl also serenaded her with an original song he wrote just for her.

Happy birthday momma. I love you❤️ – – #Music #Singer #Songwriter #SingerSongwriter #OriginalMusic #CoverSong #OriginalSong #Song #Covers #Artist #CoverArtist #Musician #Guitarist #Guitar #Acoustic #AcousticGuitar #SoloArtist #Talent

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Something tells us we’re going to see a lot more women celebrate their quince at any age, thanks to Lorena.

READ: 7 Quinceañeras Who Didn’t Settle For Basic Themes

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