Victorian Tea

[atherleisure]

At the beginning of May we had a small Victorian tea at the Smiths' house. There were only five ladies in attendance (though a couple of uncostumed husbands were hanging around). I chose not to take the children along this time, though there would have been plenty for them to do on the Smith farm.

It seemed wildly appropriate that the two hostesses wore tea gowns and the two visitors wore walking dresses. The fifth was not in costume. I finally got a chance to wear my 1886 navy and silver dress for something better than trick-or-treating.

Comments

[hharris]

Your dress is really smart looking. Pretty colors and so very 1880s too:)

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

[mandie_rw]

Pretty dress! Late bustle has been on my wishlist for a while; I really enjoy that very smart, tailored style, and you're nailed it. :)

[atherleisure]

Thank you. I'm definitely more on the simple side than frilly side in my preferences.

[mala_14]

You look lovely! You got that late-bustle tailored style spot on! The hair looks good too. I love 1880s because the hair is so much easier than a lot of other eras, basically a high bun or a low bun, bangs of varying curliness optional.

[atherleisure]

Thank you. 1880's hair is easier, even if I didn't do anything with the bangs this time around.

[nuranar]

Wow! The tea look so yummy, and your gown is perfect. I'm so glad you had the opportunity to wear it in such a setting.

[atherleisure]

Thank you. They did such a great job with the tea. There were so many choices and way more food than we could possibly eat. I was so pleased that I finally got a chance to wear this dress.

[chocolatepot]

Looking very good! That dress is gorgeous on you.

[atherleisure]

Thank you!