Janelle Orthersen and Adelaide Wallinger
COAST Ceviche, a selection of fresh fish and shellfish with lime, chile, red onion and cilantro was available at one of the many hors d'oeuvres stations.
John Hassell, Carl Borick, director of the Charleston Museum, and Scott Wallinger
Lynda Haddon and Jane Raouf
Jane Raouf was excited to break out her poodle skirt.
Julie Wheat and Jessica Peragine
Ashley Miller and Jay Satterfield
Ashleigh Smith and Kate Condon
Sienna Cavazos, Cicilee Western, Wanda Cavazos, and Mell Bell covered four decades with their outfits for the night.
Partygoers chatted with a bartender from Palmetto Brewery.
Wayne and Carolyn Jones, Edwin and Marilyn Johnson, and Lissa Long took a break from chatting about the new exhibit.
Chefs dished out miniature duck pizzettes with caramelized shallots, Ubriaco cheese, and a port wine reduction.
Rosie Doran and Charlotte Savage were on hand to show off some vintage pieces from Cavortress in Mount Pleasant.
Julie Wheat, owner of the Cavortress boutique, highlights a Gucci skirt from the '60s and a dress from the '20s.
Vintage jewelry
Sunglasses rose in popularity throughout the '40s, '50s, and '60s.
Rings have long been a jewelry staple.
Various vintage styles were represented on mannequins.
The main entrance to the exhibit showcased a range of styles.
Elizabeth Gouldon and exhibit designer Sean Money
Real feather fans were on display.
Accessories including hats, clutches, and shoes were also displayed.
Michelle Tracy and Darrin Witt
Elina Mille, Andrea Serrano, and Bethany Robertson
Guests stopped by Cavortress's display to purchase their own authentic pieces.
Christine Pearson and Haley Royer
Summer Massey and Jason Johnson
Guests take a closer look at the purses.
Jess James, Susannah Dellinger, and Stella Lancaster
Nancy Gainous
Charleston Museum public relations and event coordinator Shelby Duff
James H. Nicholson and his wife Katherine were in full 1940s character as a journalist from San Francisco and an injured sailor from Pearl Harbor.
Wholly Cow Ice Cream satisfied everyone's sweet tooth.
Lower waist lines became popular in the '20s.
A jacket and shirt that you might have found at Woodstock
An orange shift dress from the '60s
A guest stopped to read about an outfit.
A wrap dress and radio from the '40s
A nurse uniform from World War II
A detailed cocktail dress with a purple sash
One partygoer opted to revive the '80s.
Chefs from Good Food Catering
Guests said their goodbyes before stepping back into the 21st Century.
