Tea gown

A tea gown or tea-gown is a woman's dress for informal entertaining at home.

Early tea gowns were a European development influenced by Asian clothing and historical approach from the 18th century which led to the renaissance time period of long and flowing sleeves.

[3] Tea gowns were intended to be worn without a corset or assistance from the maid; however, elegance always came first.

[4] They were intended to be worn indoors with family and close friends during a dinner party.

[5] Women started wearing tea gowns in the evening for dinner or certain events at home with close friends and family by 1900.