Stepping back to the 1940s with Scarlett and Jo
Every wardrobe needs a tea dress. This most versatile and feminine of dresses first made it’s mark in the 1940s, when it’s shorter skirt and sleeves fitted in perfectly with the utility ethos. Step forward to the 1970s and it appeared once again, teamed with platform heels that harked back to the stack heels of the 40s. Today it is as relevant as ever, and is a vital part of any capsule wardrobe. Vintage tea dress style
Celebrity tea dress style
Scarlett and Jo, sold exclusively through Evans, always feature tea dresses in their collections, producing wonderful, vintage inspired pieces that are just perfect for girls with curves. In soft jersey fabrics, and with pretty details like keyhole necklines, tie belts and gorgeous chintzy prints, the Scarlett and Jo tea dresses have a timeless elegance that flatter and enhance the figure in equal measure. I was recently sent one of my favourite pieces from the current range, the red floral jersey dress and it has fast become a wardrobe favourite, something I can wear for any occasion. Team with a pair of Mary Jane shoes and your outfit is complete. Add a red lip and nails, and a faux fur coat, and you get a very glamorous look indeed.
Price: £45.00 click to visit Evans
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This dress has a lovely shape and is very comfortable to wear due to the stretchy nature of the fabric. I loved the very pretty flounced sleeves, which again were comfortable due to being loose fitting. The tie back belt helps to add to the shape, and I truly think that this dress could be transitional, working well come Spring by adding a thin knit cardigan.
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More tea dresses from Scarlett and Jo.
Price: £45.00 click to visit Evans
Price: £45.00 click to visit Evans
Price: £45.00 click to visit Evans
Was £45.00
Now £30.00 click to visit Evans
Was £45.00
Now £30.00 click to visit Evans
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8 Comments
Porcelina
Oo, I think that dress is smashing on you! I love flouncy sleeves. I’m really impressed with the whole S&J range, I think they’ve got the vintage styling with modern wearability bang-on. x
Jo Smith
I do love a nice tea dress, they’re difficult to find in plus size so pleased that Evans have these!
Francene Stanley
You’re right. There’s a need for outfits that make girls with curves (which includes most of us) look good and feel wonderful. These dresses are superb.
sharon martin
Oh Evans is my favourite shop ever!! I think I could wear these dresses they seem to flatter the curves you want flattering if your with me 😉 I especially live the Black Floral Print Midi Dress xx
Gifi Fields
Hi Emma, Thank you and the guys above for the love and appreciation. I can not tell you how much we enjoy designing for the curvy girl. Most of these frocks are made in the UK, which we are also very proud of. For those who are really interested in the origins and design element these are follow ons from my early 1970’s take on the 40’s. A stretch jersey tailored to a fuller figure, and of course the fabric was not available in the 40’s or the 70’s. With S & J everything we produce is designed for comfort, feminine confidence in wear. I would expect a lot more of this look going into normal sized retailers for Spring. In that respect Plus size girls are in front of the fashion trend curve.
Claire
I adore the vintage styles, all the dresses are beautiful 🙂
Kim Carberry
They are pretty dresses! Beautiful x
Colette B
The dress really suits you!
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