Naturally, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosts a tea party before the main event.
At this gathering, nominees, hosts, and other prominent figures in the film and television industry mingle and, as expected, enjoy tea.
Alice Eve, Cate Blanchett, and Sandra Bullock dazzled at the BAFTA Tea Party with their distinct and elegant styles, featuring a classic navy dress, a vibrant red button-up dress, and a chic two-piece ensemble, respectively (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
This year, we highlight three remarkable dresses from three distinguished actresses. These looks are all about elegance and classic tea-length skirts and dresses with no unnecessary frills.
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 had worn 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 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)
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: 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)
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! 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)