Description
Roselle Tea – Vintage Tea Party Dress for Women
Bring classic vintage charm into your wardrobe with the Roselle Tea Vintage Tea Party Dress, a graceful 1930s-inspired design created for women who love timeless elegance with a touch of Indian craftsmanship.
The dress features a fitted bodice, slightly raised waistline, rounded neckline, feminine puff sleeves and a soft flared tea-length skirt. Subtle floral embroidery adds an elegant Indian-inspired detail without overpowering the vintage character of the dress.
The flattering silhouette creates a feminine shape while allowing comfortable movement, making the Roselle Tea Dress suitable for both special occasions and sophisticated daytime wear.
Design Highlights
- 1930s-inspired vintage tea dress silhouette
- Fitted and structured bodice
- Slightly raised waistline
- Elegant rounded neckline
- Feminine puff sleeves with cuffs
- Front button detailing
- Soft, flowing flared skirt
- Delicate floral embroidery on bodice and skirt
- Tea-length / midi-inspired finish
- Comfortable and graceful feminine silhouette
- Available from XS to XXXL
- Custom measurements available
- Suitable for made-to-order stitching
Perfect For
The Roselle Tea Dress is ideal for:
- Tea parties
- Garden parties
- Brunch gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Family functions
- Festive occasions
- Vintage-themed events
- Photoshoots
- Boutique collections
- Casual elegant outings
- Special daytime occasions
- Indo-Western fashion styling
Fabric Recommendations
For the best result, we recommend:
- Cotton Lawn – lightweight and elegant
- Cambric Cotton – comfortable with good structure
- Linen – premium natural texture
- Viscose Rayon – soft and flowy
- Rayon Slub – textured contemporary look
- Soft Silk – luxurious occasion-wear finish
- Georgette – elegant drape with lining
- Muslin – lightweight and breathable
Recommended choice: Cotton Lawn or Cambric Cotton for achieving the classic vintage tea-dress appearance.
Approximate Fabric Requirement
For 44-inch-wide fabric:
| Size | Without Lining | With Lining |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
| S | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
| M | 3.25 m | 4.75 m |
| L | 3.25 m | 4.75 m |
| XL | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
| XXL | 3.75 m | 5.25 m |
| XXXL | 3.75 m | 5.25 m |
For embroidery, matching motifs, shrinkage allowance or pattern placement, keeping an additional 0.25–0.50 metre of fabric is recommended.
Size Chart – Body Measurements in Inches
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hip | Shoulder | Armhole | Sleeve Length | Dress Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32 | 26 | 34 | 12.5 | 15 | 11.5 | 46 |
| S | 34 | 28 | 36 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 46.5 |
| M | 36 | 30 | 38 | 13.5 | 17 | 12.5 | 47 |
| L | 38 | 32 | 40 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 47.5 |
| XL | 40 | 34 | 42 | 14.5 | 19 | 13.5 | 48 |
| XXL | 42 | 36 | 44 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 48.5 |
| XXXL | 44 | 38 | 46 | 15.5 | 21 | 14.5 | 49 |
Important: Measurements are approximate body measurements in inches. Custom measurements can be provided for made-to-measure stitching.
Measurement Instructions
For accurate customization:
- Measure the bust around the fullest part.
- Measure the waist around the natural waistline.
- Measure the hip around the fullest part.
- Measure shoulder from shoulder point to shoulder point.
- Measure armhole circumference comfortably.
- Measure sleeve length from shoulder to desired sleeve end.
- Measure dress length from the shoulder to the preferred finished length.
Keep the measuring tape comfortably fitted without pulling it tightly.
Stitching Tips
- Pre-wash and iron cotton fabrics before cutting.
- Check the fabric grain before placing pattern pieces.
- Add approximately ½-inch seam allowance where required.
- Stabilize the neckline before attaching the facing.
- Complete embroidery placement before closing the bodice.
- Gather the skirt evenly before attaching it to the waistband.
- Gather puff sleeves evenly for a balanced appearance.
- Press every seam during construction.
- Use a fine needle and matching thread.
- Finish internal seams neatly.
- Use lining for sheer or lightweight fabrics when necessary.
- Test stitching on a fabric scrap before working on the finished garment.
Customization
The Roselle Tea Dress can be customized according to your preferred:
- Body measurements
- Dress length
- Fabric
- Sleeve length
- Embroidery colour
- Embroidery placement
- Neckline finish
- Lining requirement
- Button style
- Colour combination
Please provide your measurements when requesting a custom-size garment.
Care Instructions
For best results:
- Follow the care instructions suitable for the selected fabric.
- Hand wash or use a gentle machine-wash cycle when appropriate.
- Avoid harsh detergents.
- Do not wring heavily.
- Dry in shade.
- Iron on low to medium heat according to the fabric.
- Store the embroidered garment carefully to protect the embroidery.
Product Specifications
Product Name: Roselle Tea Vintage Tea Party Dress
Style: 1930s Inspired Tea Dress
Dress Type: Women’s Midi / Tea-Length Dress
Neckline: Rounded Neckline
Sleeves: Puff Sleeves with Cuffs
Silhouette: Fitted Bodice with Flared Skirt
Waist: Slightly Raised Waist
Embroidery: Subtle Floral Indian-Inspired Embroidery
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Fabric: Cotton, Linen, Rayon, Silk, Georgette and other suitable fabrics
Customization: Available
Stitching: Made-to-order / Custom stitching option
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Roselle Tea Dress available in custom sizes?
Yes. Custom measurements can be provided for made-to-measure stitching.
What fabric is best for this vintage dress?
Cotton lawn and cambric cotton are excellent choices for achieving the soft vintage tea-dress appearance.
Can I change the dress length?
Yes. The dress length can be customized according to your preference.
Can the embroidery colour be changed?
Yes. Embroidery colours and placement can be customized depending on the selected design and fabric.
Does the dress require lining?
Lining is optional for opaque cotton fabrics but recommended for sheer or lightweight fabrics such as georgette.
Is this dress suitable for parties?
Yes. The Roselle Tea Dress is suitable for tea parties, garden parties, brunches, celebrations, photoshoots and elegant daytime occasions.
Can I order this dress outside Chennai?
Custom and online orders can be arranged subject to availability and delivery options.
How do I choose my size?
Compare your body measurements with the size chart above. For a customized fit, provide your bust, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve and desired dress length measurements.
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