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Charleston Museum's Fashion Flashback Reception

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Janelle Orthersen and Adelaide WallingerCOAST 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 WallingerLynda Haddon and Jane RaoufJane Raouf was excited to break out her poodle skirt.Julie Wheat and Jessica PeragineAshley Miller and Jay SatterfieldAshleigh Smith and Kate CondonSienna 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.Charleston Museum's Fashion Flashback ReceptionJulie Wheat, owner of the Cavortress boutique, highlights a Gucci skirt from the '60s and a dress from the '20s.Vintage jewelrySunglasses 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 MoneyReal feather fans were on display.Accessories including hats, clutches, and shoes were also displayed.Michelle Tracy and Darrin WittElina Mille, Andrea Serrano, and Bethany RobertsonGuests stopped by Cavortress's display to purchase their own authentic pieces.Christine Pearson and Haley RoyerSummer Massey and Jason JohnsonGuests take a closer look at the purses.Jess James, Susannah Dellinger, and Stella LancasterNancy GainousCharleston Museum public relations and event coordinator Shelby DuffJames 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 WoodstockAn orange shift dress from the '60sA guest stopped to read about an outfit.Charleston Museum's Fashion Flashback ReceptionCharleston Museum's Fashion Flashback ReceptionA wrap dress and radio from the '40sA nurse uniform from World War IIA detailed cocktail dress with a purple sashOne partygoer opted to revive the '80s.Chefs from Good Food CateringGuests said their goodbyes before stepping back into the 21st Century.

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