Tea parties are special and the relaxed social atmosphere with an assortment of food ranges from savory to sweet are our way to have fun with friends. The first-ever recorded tea party was held by Catherine of Braganza in 1662 and was reserved only for royalty. While the afternoon tea party setup was created by the Seventh Duchess of Bedford in 1840 to fill the gap between morning and evening tea.
There are several factors to consider when choosing an outfit for a tea party. Take note of the venue, theme, your personal preferences, sitting hours, and socializing. The theme may range from casual to sophisticated allowing a great variety of outfits. For a summer tea party, the lightweight, breezy, and feminine cotton, linen, and chiffon fabrics.
Always pay attention to the venue, whether the high-tea party is indoor or outdoor. Pastel colors are more common in Garden tea parties and the dress code is a bit relaxed. High tea is the substantial version of a casual tea party and the dress code is semi-casual, inclining more towards modest, two-piece outfits.
Formal tea parties are more glamorous, where you should wear formal or semi-formal cocktail dresses. The outfit colors for such parties should be more refined including formal accessories.
Vintage tea parties are inspired by the Victorian era and the dress code isn’t strictly formal. You just need to get dressed like an era of vintage tea party.
Unlike a casual tea party, a high tea calls for an elegant outfit that creates a blend of timeless sophistication and polished appearance, giving you a classy and refined look.
But that’s all ifs and buts. To give you a helping hand, here are some truly excellent (if I do say so myself) ideas for tea party outfits to recreate them.
