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For February 2001:
Q: I'm attending an afternoon tea party for a few friends and we've been encouraged to dress the part. What is appropriate dress for such an event?
A: If your tea party is in the city at a place like The Ritz, I would advise wearing a dressy suit and a classic pump. Pearls are an easy accessory choice for an elegant afternoon affair.
If the tea is at someone's home, I would choose a dressy twin set, which is a cardigan sweater with a matching shell, (i.e. maybe with some beads or sequins) and a dress slack.
No matter where your tea party is being held, err on the side of being too conservative rather than too "after 5"!