From yeoldefashion.tumblr.com; enlarged by half, sepia tone removed, and image made lighter by gogm.
This photo shows what Belle Époque tea dresses are about. They adhere to the slim line, somewhat high waistlines marked by broad waist bands, and close or tight skirts of 1912, but do not emphasize the figure as much as other dresses worn in mixed company.
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