Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 05:15     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Anonymous wrote:Fortnum and Mason for tea

Hobbs London for a dress


Hobbs is way too old for a 14 yo
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 22:47     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Anonymous wrote:Cath Kidston for a dress? https://www.next.co.uk/cath-kidston


No in-person Cath Kidston stores any longer.

My teen liked Monsoon (but she is not a big shopper).

Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 22:13     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 20:44     Subject: Re:Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Anonymous wrote:The Ritz of course.


Claridges and Dorchester are both much better.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 18:08     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Cath Kidston for a dress? https://www.next.co.uk/cath-kidston
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 16:34     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Anonymous wrote:You can do a Ritz tea anywhere there's a Ritz. Not to say that's bad but not a London specific experience.


The London Ritz is not the same as the Ritz Carlton chain.
There is only one London Ritz.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 16:33     Subject: Re:Pretty dress and afternoon tea

The Ritz of course.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 16:17     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

I found the stores very international, so familiar.
May be pack something for the tea and if you're on Oxford street and she sees something that is great but with no pressure.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 15:37     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fortnum and Mason for tea

Hobbs London for a dress


For a 14 year old? That stuff is dowdy AF.


I was coming here to say the same thing. They make beautiful clothes for 40 year old women but a 14 year old???
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 15:36     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

You can do a Ritz tea anywhere there's a Ritz. Not to say that's bad but not a London specific experience.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 15:35     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Liberty for a dress
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 15:34     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

I think Claridges for the ultimate traditional experience. They refill both teas and food so she can sample widely and eat more of the savory or sweet.
And the scene is incredible. Plus the dress code is relaxed. We saw beautiful people, beautifully dressed. But they also had no problem with us in the tourist clothing we started the morning with. Sketch is also great however their emphasis is change to the traditional. The point is lost if you've never experienced the traditional tea. I never went to the Dorchester but note a children's menu if she's not ready for the full on.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 14:04     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

DD10 and I did tea at the Ritz London back in April. It might be a cliche, but for good reason. There was thought put into every part of the experience, and the food/beverages were superb.

We stopped at Fortum & Mason afterwards for some boxes of tea, and a box of their famous Toffolossus biscuits. Holy crap those are amazing!!
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 10:18     Subject: Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Anonymous wrote:Fortnum and Mason for tea

Hobbs London for a dress


For a 14 year old? That stuff is dowdy AF.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 09:38     Subject: Re:Pretty dress and afternoon tea

Sketch, Claridges, and the Dorchester are all great recommendations.