Suiting the Modern Woman documented the evolution of women's power dressing in the 20th century by featuring four major components: thirteen period suit silhouettes, the power suits of twenty-eight influential and successful high profile Texas women, a look at the career and creations of Dallas designer, Richard Brooks, who created the professional wardrobe for former Texas Governor Ann Richards, and a media room which showcased images of working women in television and movie clips, advertisements, cartoons, and fashion guidebooks. The exhibition served as an application for contemporary museum education theory. Acting as both the exhibition coordinator and educator provided an opportunity to develop interpretative strategies and create a meaningful visitor experience.

Slide presentation with exhibition details on "Suiting the Modern Woman: 25th Anniversary Exhibition," mounted in the Fashion on Main gallery in the UNT System building in downtown Dallas from May 1- June 30, 1997 and curated by TFC director Myra Walker.

Brief style panties of black stretch satin with rectangular keyhole cutout at center front. Cutout is wire reinforced. No labels.

Dress of multi-colored polyester dye sublimation print of circle design; scoop neck; short sleeves. Label: Times 7

Diamanté skirt of 1940's cotton barkcloth floral print fabric in sequins and trompe l'oeil beading. Knee length. Left side zipper closure. Lined in burgundy silk. Designer label: Todd / Oldham

Handbag of faux mink fur. Double handle of tan faux suede. Lined in tan faille with zipper pocket and pouch pocket at sides. Snap closure. Designer label: Todd Oldham

Mules of white satin. Pointed toe; 4" French heels. Leather soles. Designer label: Times Seven / Todd / Oldham

Sweater blouse of red/orange wool/nylon blend. Knit to form trellis designs at neckline and sleeve and bottom hems with circles on main body. Cut to form long sleeves with notches at inside sleeve seam. Designer label: A-POC

Brief style panties of black stretch satin with keystone shaped cutout at center front. Cutout is wire reinforced. Designer label: Todd Oldham

Boots of red felt with black felt boot tops, toes and heels. Pointed toes; 4" heels. Black leather soles; lined in cream leather. Zipper closure. Designer label: Todd / Oldham

Hat of black felt. High 6 1/2" crown; 4" brim. Black grosgrain ribbon head band; unlined. Designer label: Todd Oldham Designer label: Claudia / Rapisarda

Pants of multi-colored pieced Ultrasuede block fabric with narrow leg; no waistband; side zipper. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham

Dress of pastel color block silk crepe; floor length; button front; full skirt; cap sleeve. Designer Label: Todd Oldham

Dress of pieced "ultrasuede" in brown tones. Spaghetti straps; back vent on floor length skirt. Center back zipper closure. Lined in rust synthetic. Designer Label: Todd Oldham

Evening dress of black faux sealskin fur in waved horizontal rows of multicolored sequins and beading. Strapless; modified sweetheart neckline. Full length, sheath style; slightly trained. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black silk in Persian motif.

Coat of black satin; fireman style with metal frog closure; front pockets; knee length; back vent; small pointed collar.

Single-breasted jacket of copper and black checked novelty weave on fusible tricot knit. Hip length with tricolor ribbon-trimmed notched collar and front pocket flaps. Center front metal button closure in bronze tree bark motif; three nonfunctioning matching buttons on sleeves. Designer label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2031 by Calvin Klein to make a loose-fitting double-breasted jacket with welt pockets and tapered pants with side zipper, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2031 by Calvin Klein to make a loose-fitting double-breasted jacket with welt pockets and tapered pants with side zipper, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Jacket of dye sublimation multicolored fractal print satin. Single breasted with notched collar; closure of three black enameled metal buttons. Long suit sleeves with three nonfunctional, smaller matching black enameled buttons. Patch pockets at sides. Lined in black satin synthetic. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham"

Long sleeved shirt of multi-colored cotton dye sublimation print; circular design on black background; leaf design; metal buttons. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham

A) Sweater dress with repeat chevron pattern of muted dark reds, browns, and greens; long sleeves; rounded collar; mid-calf length; waist band at low hip; straight cut; front pockets on skirt; B) Woven belt of same colors; horizontal lines with plastic hook in back buckle.

Coat of polyester boucle woven in gold, black and white trimmed with black, brown and white faux pony hair and braiding. Center front closure of circular metal buttons with braided loops. Long suit sleeves with matching pony hair and braid at cuffs; 7/8 length. Lined in gold paisley inspired jacquard; collar backed in matching jacquard. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd Oldham"

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2006 by Lauren Sara to make a dress with a raised square neckline, bell-shaped sleeves, and contrasting sections for a two-piece effect; a dress or tunic with a raised waist, tapered skirt, and overlays; a semi-fitted straight lined skirt; and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.