#2373 $850
Cotton lace tea dress, c.1910
Early 20th century tea dresses make lovely informal wedding dresses. This can be the "something old" on your special day; or wear it whenever you want to relive the romance and beauty of the Belle Époque.
The high-waisted dress features a composite of elaborate (machine made) lace patterns and embroidered, white cotton tulle. I love the tiny raised flowers appliquéd on the overskirt (6th picture down.)
The dress retains its winsome beauty from 100 years ago when first worn to a garden party. I can see a gracious hostess serving tea: nothing could be more perfect than the costume; pure ivory but the fashion consummate; a single rose her only ornament.
The dress closes in back with hooks and thread loops. Since it is sheer, it will need a slip. Here is a great buy if you want the look without the $2000+ price of a handmade lace dress.
The condition is excellent. It is clean and ready to wear.
It measures: 36" bust, 28" waist, 44" hip, 14" from shoulder seam to shoulder seam, 14 1/2" from the shoulder to the waist, and 54" from the shoulder to the hem.
