It occurred to me the other night, after making plans with a friend to get all dressed up fancy, that my evening wear is more or less limited to cutesy, somewhat moth-eaten vintage, over-the-top novelties, and quirky bargains rescued from thrift stores. A sample is presented below:1940s day dressEvening gown from a 1920s patternVintage kimono1950s-1960s day dress1960s cocktail dress1950s