By examining historical women's suits from the Texas Fashion Collection, the fashion silhouette of career dressing can be traced. It is revealing how suit designs cycle and reappear over time. Walking Suit of blue serge wool, c. 1910. Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas. Photography by Mark Caswell.
Women continue to make their place known in the business world.
Their work attire has evolved from the silhouettes of the past while adopting new attitudes and styles. It has been said that Texans have a fashion sensibility all their own. Work ensembles form influential women in fields such as business, journalism, law, entertainment, philanthropy, education, finance, and retail are included in the exhibition.