A bunch of local girls in DAR get together for a monthly happy hour in an unofficial capacity, simply because we love each other's company and enjoy a lot of the same things. So for one of them, we decided to grab drinks and enjoy the Dressing Downton touring exhibit visiting Cheekwood! Cheekwood had these fun Thursday night activities (food trucks, a bar, and more!) during the summer, so we timed our visit to the exhibit with that.
For fans of the show, seeing these outfits up close is just fascinating and mesmerizing! I highly recommend it! While the exhibit is no longer in Nashville, you can still catch it on tour.
You have to stop and take time to read about the clothing. Some of it is reproduction, some of it is authentic vintage, and some of it is made from vintage pieces. It's so neat how a vintage curtain or tablecloth became the basis for a gorgeous gown. Cheekwood also incorporated the history of its own family and mansion into the exhibits, which made it even more unique for us.
I loved seeing this exhibit with my friends. Cheekwood is a really special place in Nashville, one that I come back to almost every year at least once for visiting exhibits. If you've got a girl squad and you're looking to do something beyond the usual happy hour, make sure you look up local exhibits and events to see if you can mix it up!
P.S. Did you hear they're working on a Downton Abbey MOVIE?! Yay!
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