Tea Length Dresses | David's Bridal (2024)

Wear a White Tea-Length Dress To Your Wedding

The vintage tea-length wedding dress has had a renaissance, and we're loving them for so many reasons. Top designers like Melissa Sweet and Oleg Cassini have all added tea-length dresses to their collections. Whether you're eloping to Vegas, having a laid-back destination wedding, hosting an old-fashioned garden party, or just want to show off a killer pair of shoes, tea-length wedding dresses add a bit of fun and sparkle to your day.

Tea-Length Dresses For Every Occasion

There's something so charming about tea-length formal dresses. Classic enough for an elegant affair but with a playful side all their own, they are a fresh alternative to a floor-length gown. Appropriate for every age and body type, they are incredibly easy to wear. In our collection you'll find tea-length co*cktail dresses, evening dresses and prom dresses, along with dresses for flower girls and bridesmaids. They are also a wonderful option for mother of the bride dresses: you'll find tea-length dresses with sleeves and several paired with a vintage-inspired jacket. Check out our wide variety of colors, including some of our favorite floral print, tea length dresses.

What length is a tea dress?

Tea dresses fall anywhere between right above the ankle to 2–3 inches above the ankle. Shop tea length dresses for co*cktail attire occasions, tea parties, and semi-formal events at David’s Bridal.

Why is it called tea length dresses?

Aptly named in the 1920's, tea length dresses where women's go-to attire for high tea. Now, this style is loved especially by mothers of the bride and groom for its sweet silhouette and versatility.

Is tea length the same as midi length?

Generally, you can find tea and midi dresses with overlapping lengths, as both styles fall above the ankle and below the knee, however when comparing the two, tea length dresses are typically longer in length.

Can you wear a tea length dress to a wedding?

Tea length dresses are classic yet playful, making them the perfect wedding guest attire. Appropriate for every age and body type, they are incredibly easy to wear. At David’s Bridal, you'll find tea-length co*cktail dresses, evening dresses, floral prints and solids, along with styles for flower girls, bridesmaids, and mother of the bride or groom.

Is a tea length dress considered formal?

Tea length dresses are appropriate for formal occasions due to their timeless silhouette and conservative length. Shop David’s Bridal for stunning embroidered tea length dresses that work beautifully at formal events.