Tea-Length Wedding Dresses

Love a classic silhouette?  How about bopping back to a simpler time, let's say the 50's...  where the dresses are uberly flattering, feminine and FUN!

Often accessorized with closed shoes, a flower or feather fascinator, bird cage veil and short gloves, these A-line dresses are in my opinion, the epitome of femininity!

Tea-lengths have traditionally been considered a less formal style dress and often worn for destination, courthouse, garden... weddings.  But should they be so pigeon-holed?  Hmmm.  Let's check out a few designs...

{update: 1/14/13 Based on the many emails I get for this amazing Stephanie Allin dress, here is the direct link to it: http://www.stephanieallin.net/collections/la-dolce-vita/nina-short/ }

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Just loving these next few timeless, impeccable lovelies from vintage-inspired designer

Stephanie James Couture!

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Aha! Just the answer to a having your dress and wearing it too...

a full 3 layer skirt that shortens to something quite sassy for later on!

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A petticoat in your favorite color doesn't just talk... it screams your personality!

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What do you think?

Are tea-lengths only for destination and informal weddings? Could you see yourself wearing one?

If so, how would you make it more formal?