Dresses from the 50s and 60s

Surely you'll be humming a merry tune when you slip into this sultry, red-hot frock! With a simple silhouette of a halter neck, gentle sweetheart neckline, fitted waistline, and flowing skirt, this dress is perfect for a night out on the town or a giddy date with your dearest darling. Pair it with a strand of pearls, netted stockings, and polka-dotted pumps for a sassy ensemble that enchants like a big band on swing night!

Standing on the side of the stage, looking oh-so adorable, you crack up at the comedian with a constant stream of chuckles that jostle the pleats of this dress' skirt, waiting for your indication. There's the punchline - you hold a sign that reads, 'Laughter,' over the seams extending upward from the waistline of this thick knit number, and suddenly all the attention is on you in this pocketed, silky polka dot-lined, back-zipped frock with leopard print wedges and an arm stacked with bangles. The comedian continues, and the next time you assist with the 'Applause' sign, you realize that the attention never left you and your ravishing vintage-inspired cotton-blend dress!

Jump into this caliente red frock and meet your darling on the dance floor to show your affection in a tango of perfection! Don't be surprised as your bowed neckline bounces with every step, and the ruched waist flatters your figure as you flash your red-pump-clad feet! With a retro-infused shape, complemented exquisitely with textured tights and glittering gold baubles, this pretty piece will keep up with your magnificent moves, and maybe even help you score a kiss after the final dip!

Cant decide between stylish clothes and staying comfortable? You can have both with this adorably orange frock featuring 3/4-length sleeves and a vintage-inspired design. This dress flexible cotton-blend knit moves with you as you dash around town in its perfectly pumpkin hue. Simple bodice seaming and A-line flair along with decorative coal-hue front buttons give you the freedom to have on-the-go finesse and fashion! Combine with black suede booties, a cropped blazer, and a pretty print handbag for an enjoyable ensemble that shows off all of your charm!

Wondering how to best impress your holiday party date, you decide to keep it classic in this 1950s-inspired frock byBettie Page Clothing! Retro-inspired designer Tatyana createdBettie Page Clothing out of a hankering to produce high-quality, high-glamour fashion with a mix of the modern. Looking like a black and white photograph that is saved and passed down through generations, the ravishing outward-folded V-back of this belted dress plays a large part in the romantic unraveling of the night. Add a bit of edge to your look by dangling triangular earrings over the front cutout, picking polka-dotted tights to wear under its A-line skirt, and choosing crimson pumps to touch the evening, which is turning out to make your heart flutter, with a tad of extra excitement!

As you climb aboard the three-mast ship, the wind ruffles the full hem your dress - this sailor-inspired piece whose dusty rose hue is exclusive to ModCloth. Once on deck, you straighten this frocks deliciously cute neck tie, and head toward the sound of the music. Entering the ships main hall in this dress, wicker-soled wedges, shining post earrings, and several dainty rings, you draw admiring stares from more than a few in the assembled crowd. Taking a seat, you join in on the singing, lilting out lyrics about adventure, faraway lands, and pretty lasses such as yourself!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer program! As a makeup maven, a pin-up model, and a 50s-inspired fashion designer,Bernie Dexter knows how to set the scene for stunning style! Printed with a vibrant, blossom-filled pastoral landscape, this fantastical frock is a dream come true - its defined, belted waistline, charming Chelsea collar, and billowing skirt provide a darling backdrop to your pearl jewelry, khaki cardigan, and kitten heels. Welcome a world of beauty to your wardrobe with this ladylike look!

While others lay still dreaming well through morning, you are still wining and dining with your dearest friends looking retro-fabulous in this leopard print sheath! Its midi length and pleated surplice makes for a classy wear while carousing, and its stretch material allows you to enjoy the evening in utmost comfort. Having worn this back-zipped midi with fierce red stilettos, lipstick to match, and a vintage fascinator that makes onlookers want to pounce on a look like this themselves, this dress deems you the image of all-night fun!

As an etiquette expert, youve learned all the rules and love teaching them! From which fork to use first to the proper handshake, you know that these rules exist to make people feel at ease. Deciding what to wear for your next class is simple with this mod and well-mannered candy-apple-red dress. A properly contrasting white Peter Pan collar matches the detachable belt, while the prim waist pleats give this dress some twirl. Mind your style manners and match it with ballet flats and a cute cardi. After work, invent your own fashion rules with bold tights and a fun fedora!

Welcome the whimsy of polka dots into your present with this fun, flirty dress! As adorable as frocks come, this white-and-red, A-line number is both cute with its tie-adorned, slightly padded sweetheart bust and sassy with the almond-shaped cutout at back. Pair this practically pure cotton dress with plush pumps, a retro-inspired hairdo, a silver charm bracelet, and a patent purse for a look that youll want to wear forever!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! The juicy hues of this darling, mod-inspired shift will have you looking sweet! Refresh your wardrobe by pairing the peach-colored collar and dainty, ruched details of this dress with simple Mary Janes, lemon-yellow bangles, and a bright hair bow. Youll make a splash in this citrus-hued dress!

You wouldnt imagine arriving at your friends fete without bringing your signature cherry pie, and you cant think of a reason not to wear a matching dress, as well! Twirl toward her front door in the flirty, A-line skirt of this wrap-top frock to offer her the gift you bear, and shell surely be delighted by the button-adjusted, cross-back straps of this sky-blue style! Brightening up her party with this peppy, fruit-filled look, made complete by rouge mid-heels and pearl jewelry, your pal is appreciative of how pleasant your presence always is, and you assure her its a pleasure!