A quinceañera is a special event in Latinx culture. The event marks a young woman’s transition from childhood to adulthood. If you have the privilege of being invited to the soiree as a guest, then ...

On the way to the Texas Theatre or Mesa, I would pass those quinceañera dresses, propped in the windows along Jefferson Boulevard like fine-spun candy. All fuchsia ruffles and teal pouf.

"My sister got her dress here," Sofia said, "my cousin." Her style? Blue with a lot of bling. "I feel pretty," Sofia smiled. Gilma's Boutique is where a lot of girls get their quince dresses. Owner ...

Instead of going to Macy’s for a gown or dress, a Latina-owned quinceanera boutique would be an alternative, she said. “I’m pretty sure you can ask them for some other type of dress for a ...