The female members of a quinceañera’s court of honor traditionally wear dresses.
A court of honor commonly accompanies the celebrant during formal portions of the event. Its female members are often called damas, a Spanish word meaning ladies, and they traditionally wear coordinated dresses. The celebrant’s outfit is usually distinctive, while the damas’ clothing is selected to complement the event’s colors and formal style.
The court can also include male members, traditionally called chambelanes. Their clothing may be formal suits or tuxedos, although contemporary families frequently choose other coordinated styles. Court size, membership, and clothing are not fixed worldwide requirements. Some celebrations have a large court, some have only a few attendants, and some have none. The coordinated dresses are therefore a familiar traditional feature rather than a condition that determines whether a party qualifies as a quinceañera.