what is tea length dress

A tea length dress is a style of dress that falls between the knee and the ankle, typically three to four inches above the ankle. The term "tea length" originated in the 1920s when women wore this type of skirt to high tea. Tea length dresses are often A-line in style, but can also be fitted. They are longer than street length dresses and are appropriate for a variety of occasions, including cocktail attire occasions, tea parties, and semi-formal events. Tea length dresses are especially popular with mothers of the bride and mothers of the groom. The neckline and sleeve lengths of tea length dresses can vary greatly.