Fashion has the power to tell a story and allow individuals to express themselves. Not only can it educate about the past but also evolve over time. The stitchings and patterns on pieces of clothing are made with intentionality and can represent one’s culture. The Cherokee Tear dress is a wonderful example of this. This tear dress is “the official tribal dress for women of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma by proclamation of the National Council”. Blue Orange Cherokee Tear Dres