Since the Museum's wedding gown collection ends in the 1950s, the second half of the exhibition takes on a different perspective. The gowns in Part II - borrowed from local residents, bridal shops, and designers - were chosen because they define specific styles and together create a chronology of wedding dress history decade by decade from 1950 to present day. These styles, which have been largely determined by designers, may change through the years, but at the height of its popularity each dress represents a momentary standard of what a bride should look like. Its style is wholeheartedly adopted by consumers, and is copied again and again, until the next vision comes along.