Do I have to wear a dress to high tea?
Dress codes for high tea are semi-casual, and you’re expected to dress presentably while not looking too formal. Most venues have a relaxed ‘smart casual’ dress code these days, so there is no need for men to wear a jacket and tie (unless otherwise specified) – trousers or smart jeans, collared shirt and clean/un-scuffed shoes are acceptable.Suggested dress for women But dressing to the nines with a feminine look is not required. Though some women will opt for a fancy dresses or long skirts, dress pants are fine if they’re well-tailored. For garden party teas, a floral print dress and wide brimmed hat would be a stylish option.Wear whatever you would wear if going for lunch in a smart restaurant. That might be a dress and ankle boots, or trousers and a shirt/knit. No denim/no trainers is about the only rule. No need for wedding type clothing – a normal day dress is good.While it’s no longer an experience reserved for the upper classes, most establishments insist on a smart-casual dress code to continue the aesthetics of the glamorous 1800s tea parties. For men, this could mean trousers and collared shirts while for women, it’s often seen as an excuse to dress up.
Is there a dress code for Harrods tea?
Dress Code for Afternoon Tea Ladies and gentlemen are requested to wear smart casual attire and the management reserves the right to refuse entry to any person deemed to be dressed inappropriately. We wish for our guests to feel as welcome and comfortable as possible when visiting us, and therefore, we do not enforce a dress code at any of our restaurants at Fortnum’s.
How to dress for afternoon tea in London?
Most venues have a relaxed ‘smart casual’ dress code these days, so there is no need for men to wear a jacket and tie (unless otherwise specified) – trousers or smart jeans, collared shirt and clean/un-scuffed shoes are acceptable. No sportswear or trainers (sneakers). Spas want their guests to be as comfortable as possible, so if you would prefer to arrive in non-restrictive garments, such as gym wear or lounge wear then that will be absolutely fine. After this, you will change and spend most of your time in a robe anyway.For massages and body treatments, ideally you disrobe completely (that means underwear, too). Most spas offer paper panties to wear during body treatments (like scrubs, wraps, or self-tanning)—they don’t cover much, but enough to provide a modicum of modesty.Many spas will give you the choice between wearing your own underwear, paper knickers, or nothing. Your therapist will tell you what’s expected. The important thing to remember, though, is that you don’t have to expose any bit of you that you’re not comfortable exposing.At some dedicated spa retreats, it’s fine to wear loose trousers and a t-shirt, but if you’re staying at a hotel with a spa, the hotel restaurant(s) will have their own dress code. If it’s your first time, check out the pictures in the spa brochure or on their website so you can get some idea, or call up and ask.