red ribbed dress Rihoas Square Neck Midi for Women, / L Square Neck Lennox Mockneck Ribbed Knit Dress

The tea gown, on the other hand, drapes the figure loosely so as to fall in graceful folds, and may be regarded as a distinct economy, as it so often takes the place of a more expensive dress. The Evolution of Fashion, Florence Mary Gardiner, 1897 The 1870s Victorian tea gown looked unfitted with large draping train at the back and pleats along the front (somewhat like Regency gowns)

Easy to pack if youre going on vacation, but could easily be accessorized to be slightly dressy for casual work days

There are many dresses that you can go with

Since I wasnt around in 1937 to taste test it Ill have to take the internets word for it