red formal midi dress Boden Women's Ruffle Silk in zipper at the back and buttons Muriel | RED Boat-Neck Volume-Hem

The tailored waist and flowing skirt give a ladylike touch to any figure

Shop the Look: COS Velvet Elasticated Straight-Leg Trousers The styling of these trousers feels very Tom Ford-era Gucci

The sleeves will limit your movement and show off way too many wrinkles

This is where the journey into what to wear to high tea begins for us While times have changed, and the high tea style guide is a little more relaxed it should be noted that any excuse to dress up royally should be embraced and an event like this is the perfect opportunity to make a HIGH TEA FASHION STATEMENT

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