Naturally, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA) would have a tea party before the main event itself.
Here, nominees, hosts, and all other important names in the film and television industry come together to rub elbows and, we imagine, drink tea.
This year, we note 3 remarkable dresses from 3 distinct actresses in the biz. No frills here, just your elegant and classic tea-length skirts and dresses.
1. Alice Eve in a Little Black Dress
Star Trek star Alice Eve in a sleeveless, tea-length LBD at the 2014 BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Alice Eve’s appearance at the 2013 BAFTA Tea Party in a pine green Burberry Prorsum gown was met with such criticism. Not because it was ugly but because Gemma Arterton wore the same dress weeks before.
Alice Eve shone in a navy Mulberry dress with embellishments (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Fortunately, her outfit this year seems to be much better, if not safe.
Her tea-length little black dress is classic, and so far, nobody seems to think it had been worn earlier by another celebrity. Her hair and her shoes still needed a little work, though.
Alice Eve shows off her feet in soft pink “Lizzie” sandals from Mulberry (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Here are more tea-length LBDs:
Giulietta Belle Sleeveless Dress, $1,695 / Alice + Olivia Veena Pleated Dress, $495 / Jill Jill Stuart Short-Sleeve Lace Dress, $368
2. Sandra Bullock in Burberry Prorsum
Best Actress nominee for Gravity Sandra Bullock in a two-piece Burberry Prorsum outfit at the 2014 BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Gorgeous and stylish as always, Best Actress nominee Sandra Bullock (Gravity) impressed us with her two-piece outfit composed of a Burberry Prorsum pre-fall 2014 printed t-shirt and a jacquard pencil skirt in a gorgeous green.
Sandra Bullock wore Burberry Prorsum at the BAFTA LA 2014 Awards Season Tea Party with a big jewel necklace (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Her slightly undone hair and dainty jewelry matched the trendy outfit really well.
Sandra Bullock shows off her feet in black suede and mesh pumps (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Here are more tea-length pencil skirts:
Rochas Pencil Skirt, $1,425 / Cedric Charlier Jersey Pencil Skirt, $495 / Rachel Pally Sweater Pencil Skirt/Tube Dress, $189 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
3. Cate Blanchett in Michael Kors
Name one time that Cate Blanchett was ever on the worst-dressed list.
Best Actress nominee for Blue Jasmine Cate Blanchett in a red Michael Kors dress at the 2014 BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
I don’t think it’s possible for this classically beautiful and fashionable woman.
Cate Blanchett added a pop of color to the BAFTA LA Awards Season Tea Party with her belted red Michael Kors Spring 2014 dress (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The Best Actress nominee (Blue Jasmine) showed up in a bright red cap-sleeved button dress, artfully cinched at the waist with a brown leather belt. Bellissima! And her azure pumps made a really striking accessory.
Cate Blanchett shows off her feet in blue python Christian Louboutin “Pigalle” pumps (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Below are more red tea-length dresses:
HATCH The Cocktail Dress, $187.60 / Sonia Rykiel Zip-Front Printed Dress, $898.50 / Donna Karan New York Plunge V Twist Dress, $2,495