tea-length dress
nounUK /ˈtiː lɛŋθ drɛs/
US /ˈti lɛŋθ drɛs/
A tea-length dress is a dress that ends in the middle of the lower leg.
She wore a tea-length dress to the garden party.
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2. A dress whose hem falls between the knee and the ankle, often associated with vintage or formal styles.
The bride chose a tea-length dress for her afternoon wedding.
3. A skirt or dress length that sits just below the calf, popular in the 1950s.
Her tea-length dress had a full skirt and a fitted bodice.
4. A semi-formal dress style suitable for daytime events.
For the luncheon, a tea-length dress was the perfect choice.