San Antonio College Library

Two centuries ago, it was the upper-class lady's job to dress in masses of silk and velvet in order to display her husband's wealth. We've come a long way for a woman to be able to appear, unescorted, in a short, black cocktail dress. Evening wear has always been the fashion designer's favorite playground - from the short and transparent flapper dress to the glittery pantsuit for flower children out on the town ...