Las Dolorosas

It's important to note that las dolorosas, the women who carry in the processions, are not dressed the same way as the cucuruchos. While there is not actual costume or specific dress code for women, they traditionally wear dresses or blouses and skirts, black or white, depending on the day, with scarves or veils covering their heads. However, many younger carriers wear slacks or even jeans to the processions and don't cover their heads.

As long as the code of black and white is followed, no one minds what they wear. Many women opt for high heels, which can be treacherous on the cobblestones, particularly with the swaying motion of the float. Women from the hermandades will usually add a cape to their outfit, but there is no standard in existence.

The women carry Mary, who trails behind the main float. Mary's float is usually smaller and less decorated. She is still an impressive figure, however, dressed in impressive robes and trimmed in gold in some processions. In some cases, she is accompanied by other female figures.

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