The history of this dress began in the 1870s, when the tradition of afternoon tea, the so-called five-o'clocktea, appeared. This was the time spent at home, more often in the family circle, or in the presence of only the closest girlfriends and friends. Only then could the dress remain free and, as it was believed at that time, homemade, without corsets and other very uncomfortable elements of clothing.

The tea dress was made of light materials and looked feminine and romantic. In the 70s of the XIX century, it was customary to arrange tea ceremonies from 4 to 5 in the evening, in the summer such pleasant moments were held on an open veranda or in a garden. This tradition began in England. All the British elite and the royal court at this time left the fuss and worries, gathered at the table to easily and naturally sit with a cup of fragrant tea.

By the way, the fragrance is dedicated to these old traditions. Serge lutens five o'clock Au Gingembre, established in 2008. The scent of the perfume successfully conveys the atmosphere of the tea ceremony. The perfume composition is based on components (tea, bergamot, ginger, cinnamon, honey, pepper, amber, patchouli, cocoa), surrounded by which you will feel like a beautiful lady.



Tea ceremonies were not obliged to wear the best outfits. But looking at the museum exhibits that we have inherited from those times, one can be surprised a lot - many of us would think that such dresses today would be suitable for some special celebration, for example, for a wedding.

At the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century, it became fashionable to spend time in the summer outdoors, so these dresses were called lawn dresses, they were sewn from cambric and cotton, and light fabrics were chosen. The Victorian era dictated high stand-up collars, long sleeves, an abundance of frills, flounces and, of course, lace.



However, over time, the tea dress changed. Elements similar to the Japanese kimono appeared in it, especially at a time when fashion was inspired by oriental traditions at the beginning of the 20th century. Not only the dress changed, but also its role. Since there was no longer a corset and a bustle in a woman's wardrobe, a tea dress with such a luxurious decor was no longer homely, it could already be worn not only for receiving guests, but also for a ball.

Ended 20s, the tea dress has long since passed into the category of daytime dress and has lost its original role.



At this time, women of fashion chose not only light and light materials, lace and ribbons, but more and more preferred floral prints, but the elegant cut remained, and the dress turned into a romantic outfit. The length of the dress also changed, depending on the fashion, the dress could be either long or short, but more often a midi dress was preferred.



Today, with all its changes, tea dresses for many can mean completely different outfits, but after tracing all the transformations from the beginning of the appearance of the tea dress to the present day, you can at least roughly choose those models that contain elements of the original tea dresses.

These dresses can be of different lengths, it all depends on your preference. Most of the models are summer dresses with floral prints. Femininity and ease remained in them, flounces and frills can be used as a decor, putting them on, you should feel lightness and comfort in any situation. In modern fashion, these dresses are offered by designers during the daytime, for daytime walks around the city.