Tea length silhouettes have always been a focus for Justin Alexander. Our collections are perpetually toeing the line between nostalgia and modernity. Our designers have been inspired by tea length silhouettes throughout the years, draping this style with new trends and fabrications, embellishments and trendy accessories. These dresses are timeless with a touch of intrigue to fit a classic bride with contemporary taste. They have a tradition of being unexpected and unforgettable. Here we highlight the tea length dresses that have given a bit of flair to each collection over the years.
This year's tea length dresses focus on intricate lace and surprising details. Style 8881 highlights our new separates collection for Justin Alexander, and draws a Victorian influence with a full-lace short sleeved bodice. The deep V-Neck and exposed buttons enhance this vintage-inspired style, tucks flawlessly into a silk tea length skirt.
The stunning all-over lace on style 8904 takes center stage. Featuring beautiful floral patterns and a delicate eyelash trim, the perfectly-placed lace frames a flattering Sabrina neckline and lines a dramatic keyhole back.
Both of these styles are also available in full-length version for brides who envision a more traditional approach.
Style 8810 drew inspiration from 1950's dress styles updated by adding modern touches. The Venice lace bodice flatters this strapless style, and lace appliques draw attention to the flirty tea-length hemline. Brides will shine in this dress that features a sparkling sequin underlay to catch everyone's attention from the aisle to the dance floor.
Layers of tulle add lots of volume to tea length style 8815. The champagne color is highlighted by ivory hand-placed lace appliques and delicate lace cap sleeves. The V-cut front and back of the dress bring a relentless femininity to this timeless style.
Our Signature collection takes a fashion- forward approach with style 9800. A tea length silhouette is enhanced with cascading dimensional lace appliques that seem to dance upon the romantic silhouette. A unique tulle overlay upon luxurious metallic silk adds a distinct flair to this impossible-to-forget style.
One of our favorite tea length styles is the stunning style 8465. This dress has been worn and loved by #JABrides all over the world who continue to surprise us with their interpretation of this dress. From the classic to the contemporary bride, the flirty layers of tulle and stunning floral applique bodice are the perfect complement to a bride's big day. See how brides wore this dress in our Real Brides Gallery and find inspiration for your own wedding day.
Timeless and unforgettable, Justin Alexander's dresses have been adding the piece de resistance to a bride's wedding day for over 60 years. Tea length dresses embody the richness of our history with our relentlessly modern and feminine designs. We're confident that after browsing these styles you'll agree, it's time for tea.