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Alternative Styles for Afternoon Tea And though the aforementioned styles work well for afternoon tea, you dont have to wear a dress or skirt to be smart casual. Dress pants or stylish slacks can provide another stylish option to wear to your afternoon tea

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"The pattern is adorable and the skirt is flowy without feeling too dramatic." What you should know: If you're in between sizes for this dress, our editors recommend sizing down