What We Wore

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Explore a changing exhibit of garments and their stories in What We Wore, a collections platform showcasing the rich collection of clothing and accessories at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Featured Collection: Cocktail Party
Mid-December 2024 to mid-April 2025

Cocktail parties were the essence of sophistication in the 1950s. Elegantly informal — and often, aspirational — cocktail parties were part of a "see and be seen" culture where every social event had a dress code. Men wore a dark suit, white shirt and a tie. Proper attire for women? Stylish semi-formal dresses with either full skirts or slender silhouettes — a polished look, but not overly extravagant.

Stop by the What We Wore case near Plum Market Kitchen to enjoy a look at 1950s cocktail attire.