Wedding Gowns

Tea Length Bridesmaid Dresses

Purchasing a bridesmaid dress can be very demanding because it requires a lot of time and effort. Apart from choosing the proper color, fabric and style suitable to the wedding’s theme and location it is also very important to find the right size and length.

Depending on the setting, season and time of the day the wedding will take place, bridesmaids have the possibility to choose from short casual dresses, tea length dresses or long elegant and refined floor-length gowns.

Tea Length Bridesmaid Dresses from jormabridal.com

Tea length dresses are below the knee and 3 to 5 inches above the ankle and are perfect for casual weddings. They became popular somewhere around 1950’. These tea length dresses are highly appropriate for weddings which take place during day or in a natural environment such as a garden or the beach. For summer weddings it is recommended to choose tea length dresses made of light and sheer fabrics like satin, chiffon, silk, tulle, taffeta or georgette. Though it is a casual outfit, bridesmaids will still look very elegant and refined wearing these dresses. Moreover, accessorized with the finest jewelries and delicate shoes, tea length dresses can be worn at semi-formal weddings as well. Made of a heavier fabric, tea length dresses are also recommended for late fall or winter weddings held indoors. In this case, the outfit can be completed by a bolero or a jacket. According to each bridesmaid body shape, desire and season, tea length dresses can be strapless or have a spaghetti strap.

Tea Length Bridesmaid Dresses from myfancystyle.com

Tea length dresses are also very practical. Being simple and classic yet very fashionable they can be easily worn at other events. Besides this, tea length dresses have a unique cut and shape that makes them suitable to almost all heights and figures. Most tea length dresses are simple, but some of them can also have delicate designs or embroideries in order to make it more appealing. Because it allows bridesmaids to show their feet, tea length dresses must be accessorized with a pair of eye catching and elegant shoes. The most indicated shoes for such a dress are the ones with 2 inches heels but, in case of a wedding beach, ballet slippers or flats are a perfect alternative. The shoes should match the dresses color and also complement the dress. A beautiful and tasteful ankle bracelet would go perfect with a dress like this.

Written by Ionela Ecaterina Barbuta, date Jun 30, 2011 in Wedding Gowns
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