Tea Collection Tea Collection Short Sleeve Ballet Dress
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Tea Collection Short Sleeve Ballet Dress

Tea Collection

$52.00

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Tea Collection Short Sleeve Ballet Dress is a longtime customer favorite, built for movement, color, and easy charm. Expressive prints and a full circle skirt make it extra twirl-worthy, while the soft, stretchy jersey keeps kids comfortable through every spin and climb. Thoughtful details like the boat neckline and cross-back straps add a special touch without slowing them down. The dress is made from 95% cotton, 5% spandex jersey.

Standard fit sits easy and moves with them, with a silhouette that skims rather than clings. The full circle skirt swirls with every step, and the short sleeves keep things relaxed during active play. It pairs with leggings or Somersault Shorts for all-day versatility, and the cross-back straps stay in place through climbs and games, making transitions across classroom to playground feel natural.

Tea Collection leans into playful prints and easy, globally minded charm, and this ballet dress embodies that ethos. It reads modern yet timeless, a go-to pick when kids want to feel pretty without fuss, while still offering the versatility to dress up or down with sandals, sneakers, or a cozy cardigan.

Materials / Fabrication

  • Jersey: 95 percent cotton, 5 percent spandex
  • Full circle skirt
  • Boat neckline with cross back straps
  • Short sleeve
  • Below mid-thigh length
  • Standard fit

Recommended Care

  • Machine wash cold with like colors on a gentle cycle
  • Use mild detergent; do not bleach
  • Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry
  • Cool iron if needed

Fit Notes

  • Standard fit through the bodice with a full circle skirt creates a roomy, twirl-ready silhouette.
  • Soft, stretchy jersey keeps movement easy through spins and climbs.
  • Boat neckline and cross-back straps provide structure without restricting movement, and pair well with leggings for all-day versatility.
  • Short sleeves and below mid-thigh length support active wear and coverage.

About Tea Collection

Tea Collection is a San Francisco based children's clothing brand founded in 2002 by Emily Meyer and Leigh Rawdon. The label creates globally inspired clothing for babies, toddlers, and kids, pairing modern silhouettes with prints and graphics drawn from places the designers travel to. The collection spans everyday essentials plus occasion looks, including bodysuits, tees, dresses, pants, outerwear, and swim. Tea Collection emphasizes durable, comfortable fabrics and responsible production; the brand also donates a portion of profits to the Global Fund for Children, underscoring a mission beyond style. For shoppers, Tea Collection offers heirloom-quality pieces that mix whimsy with wearable practicality, designed to spark curiosity and ease family wardrobe planning.