The 1920s was the first era when tanning became fashionable, so after yesterday’s refreshing lounge on the beach, it’s time to show some skin at an afternoon party or a visit to the local tea shop.

Hats with tea dresses tended to be conservative (no wild feathered headbands). This one ought to do.

1926 Hat (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Strictly speaking, these pumps are a little formal for tea, but they’ve got flowers on them, so I think we can pull it off.

1920s Ivory and Gold Bullion Brocade Pumps (source http://eng.shoe-icons.com/)

And of course, most important of all, the dresss!

White mixed lace tea dress, c.1920 (Source: vintagetextile.com)