tea dress
Light feminine dress
A tea dress is a lightweight, semi-formal dress typically falling below the knee, characterized by a fitted bodice and flowing skirt.
The style evokes 1920s–40s afternoon tea occasions—feminine, modest, and comfortable.
Modern tea dresses often feature floral prints and button fronts: She wore a floral tea dress to the garden party.
Mid-calf garment length
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- flared skirtGarment widening at hem
- bias cutCutting fabric at angle
- swingSuspended recreational seat
fitted waist · flowing · full skirt · shirtwaist · wrap · belted · cinched · empire waist
Of or like blooms
- ditsySilly and scatterbrained
- botanicalRelated to plants
- polka dotCircular pattern element
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
chintz · liberty · sprigged · rosebud · daisy · wildflower · scattered · trailing
Pertaining to women
- romanticConducive to love
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- ladylikeBefitting refined femininity
- demureModestly reserved in manner
graceful · charming · flattering · sophisticated · refined · dainty · pretty · effortless
Fourth decade, twentieth century
- 1940sFourth decade, twentieth century
- vintageQuality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- wartimePeriod of armed conflict
nostalgia · classic · timeless · period · reproduction · heritage · antique · heirloom
Semi-synthetic cellulose textile
- viscoseRegenerated cellulose textile
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- crepeThin, flexible pancake
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
silk · voile · georgette · lawn · muslin · lightweight · breathable · drape
Outdoor reception on grounds
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
- luncheonFormal midday meal
- wedding guestCeremony attendee by invitation
- christeningCeremony naming a child
summer event · picnic · al fresco · reception · shower · smart casual
midi
Mid-calf garment length
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- flared skirtGarment widening at hem
- bias cutCutting fabric at angle
fitted waist · swing · flowing · full skirt · shirtwaist · wrap · belted · cinched · empire waist · knee-length
floral
Of or like blooms
paisley · chintz · liberty · sprigged · rosebud · daisy · wildflower · scattered · trailing · vintage print
feminine
Pertaining to women
demure · graceful · charming · flattering · sophisticated · refined · dainty · pretty · effortless · understated
1930s
Fourth decade, twentieth century
wartime · nostalgia · classic · timeless · period · reproduction · heritage · antique · heirloom · bygone
rayon
Semi-synthetic cellulose textile
cotton · silk · voile · georgette · lawn · muslin · lightweight · breathable · drape · floaty
garden party
Outdoor reception on grounds
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
- luncheonFormal midday meal
- wedding guestCeremony attendee by invitation
christening · summer event · picnic · al fresco · reception · shower · smart casual
- dressessundress, evening gown, ball gown, gown, bridal gown
- retro fashionpoodle skirt, pencil skirt, petticoat, petticoats, bobby socks
- Sunday bestSunday best, church hat, suit, necktie, blazer
- 1940s fashionvictory rolls, seamed stockings, nylon stockings, nylons, snood
- British fashiontweed, tartan, flat cap, bowler, brogues
- formalwearball gown, tuxedo, evening gown, formal gown, tux
tea dressball gown
Formal full-length dress
evening gown · formal gown · couture gown · cocktail dress · red carpet dress
tea dresshousedress
Simple garment for home
muumuu · kaftan · nightgown · loungewear · sweatpants
tea dressmini dress
Brief one-piece garment
bodycon dress · bandage dress · cutout dress · backless dress · slip dress
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