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Close Cute Clipper Dress $104.99
Sound the horn and set sail in this adorable, sailor-style dress. This navy blue A-line is super retro and superbly charming. Rolling down the Mississippi from Memphis to New Orleans, you'll be as perky as the white polka-dots. The white sailor collar draws attention to your sun-kissed, rosey face. A hidden zipper and adjustable bow adorn the back of this 1940's inspired frock. A knee-length hem is perfect for showing off a pair of patent leather pumps or sweet sandals. No anchor can hold you back from being the belle of the clipper fleet in this dress!
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Close Frond Bombshell Dress $189.99
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Whether you're vacationing with friends or heading out for a show in the city, this dramatic dress by Stop Staring! is just the sizzling piece you need to make a bold impression. Crafted of a smooth cotton blend and decorated with large black fronds, this white dress packs plenty of dazzle, from its looped halter neckline to its full, flared skirt. Slip this retro beaut on with red beaded earrings, a pair of bright peep toes, and a silky scarf wrapped around your shoulders, for a stunning look that's sure to have heads turning all night long!
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Close Hepcat Dress in Cherry $49.99
Keep up with the fast tempo of trendsetting style, and swing into a look of pure, polished sophistication with this adorable, vintage-inspired, A-line frock. Cute cap sleeves, a row of covered buttons up the center bust, a traditional notched collar, and a discreet side zip provide a flawless fit perfect for donning on your next outing to the local jazz bar. Allover small white polka dots sizzle against the cherry cotton-blend fabric, ensuring your savvy silhouette will never fall out of tune. For an ensemble that proves you're in the know when it comes to charming style, simply bow the removable white sash at your waist, then add sultry fishnets, patent pumps, a few gold accessories, rouge lips, and a statement-making mesh fascinator.
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Close Backstage Jitters Dress in Lake $97.99
As you wait for the opener to finish up their set, you squeeze the hand of the bass player of the all-girl jazz fusion band you sing in. She assures you there is nothing to worry about! ""Look at that dress,"" she says of your lake-blue strapless stage outfit, found exclusively at ModCloth, ""you command attention!"" It felt good to hear the encouragement, and glancing down at the buttoned diagonal flap across the boning of your princess seams, and the row of white buttons that line the pleated wrap skirt, you realized how right she is. Squeezing her hand once more, you click together your patent leather heels and jingle your chandelier earrings, with an inkling that this performance might be your best yet!
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Close Sweet Temptation Dress in Strawberries $89.99
Take a black, retro-cut frock, sprinkle it with ripe strawberries, and you'll be tempted by no other. With flattering princess seaming in the bust, satiny decorative buttons lining up the front, handy pockets, and a sash to wrap in a cutesy bow, this dress will get sweet on you at first glance. Wide straps make for a comfortable fit, while bows on the neck and pockets make this dress even girlier than it already boasts to be. If you want to show off the fullness of the A-line skirt, add a tulle petticoat for a bold look. Wear with patent heels to create an ensemble that will sweep the nation.
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Close Sea Shanty Singing Dress $129.99
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!
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Close Dance Floor Date Dress in Scarlet $57.99
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!
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Close Traveling Cupcake Truck Dress $59.99
Your style is as sweet as your bakery confections when youre manning your food truck in this darling dress! Its hot pink hue and sugar-white polka dots are the secret ingredient in what sets this halter dress apart from the rest. A lightly padded bodice and gently pleated skirt are the icing on the cake of this charming look. Add a pinch of gold accessories, a pair of comfy kitten heels, and a buttercream cardigan, and youll be serving up swoon-worthy style!
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Close Social Savant Dress $153.99
The day has much in store for you - brunch, an afternoon gallery walk, and tickets to the ballet. Dressing for such a varied schedule may challenge some people, but youre well adept at it, especially since you have this pristinely pretty Bettie Paige frock in your wardrobe! Retro-inspired designer Tatyana created Bettie Page out of a hankering to create high-quality, glamorous fashion with a mix of the modern. This impeccable item stays true to its retro roots with a flattering, A-line shape, an anchor-esque red pattern atop a grey background, and a red-trimmed bolero that sits crisply atop the frocks halter-tie neckline. Worn with low, cherry pumps, a rose hair clip nestled into your tousled do, and a boxy handbag, this gem of a dress will take you from event to event with perfect ...
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Close Scene and Believed Dress $139.99
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!
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Close Pull Up a Cherry Dress $57.99
Strutting so stylishly past the cafe, you overhear onlookers rave about that 'rockabilly diva's cheerful cherry dress!' As you turn your gaze to thank these friendly strangers, you recognize the duo - what a coincidence! Your style-supporters and friends insist you take a seat and enjoy an espresso, and unable to resist, you lean your zipped and tied back against the cool chair with a charming smile. With a collared and padded bust, one-inch straps, and a swingy A-line cut, your sprightly dress steals the subject of conversation - that is, when you're not being complimented on your woven platforms, rouge lipstick, or vintage 'do!
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Close The Evening Unfolds Dress $129.99
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!
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Close First Stop, Style! Dress $169.99
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program, altered based on your feedback, and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! For you, the ride to finding your fashion niche was a quick one, and as you board the train to the big city today, you wear the retro peplum ruffle of this navy-blue dress by Stop Staring! to show what your personal style is all about! A vintage suitcase, a handmade fascinator, and the rockin-est red pumps you could find are all it takes to complete the all-out chic look of this cap-sleeved midi as you chug along in your compartment, but you went the extra mile by adding lace glovettes to match the white polka-dots of this dress, as well as a string of pearls strung over its gathered surplice neckline. When the conductor ...
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Close Getting Dot in Here Dress $54.99
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!
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Close Budding Starlet Dress $84.99
Singing at venues across the country, youll need a look thats as bold as your vocals - don this dress, and your performance will be unforgettable! Leopard print harmonizes with blooming roses to create a sassy style thats sure to charm the toughest crowds. Youll send audiences swooning when you start crooning in the pin-up style, buttoned bodice, and halter neckline. Accompany this look with peep toes, a cuff bracelet, and a black fascinator, and youll be on your way to fashionable fame!
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Close Lept Til Dawn Dress $79.99
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!
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Close And We're Live Dress $47.99
As the most-loved entertainment reporter of all the hottest events, you have to wow your television followers with your outfits every single day. Stick with something simple, yet irresistibly sweet by appearing on screens in this eye-popping crimson dress! Its slight stretch material, cap sleeves, and V-back keep you cool under the bright lights, while its princess seams and pleats surrounding a neckline slit are super stylish touches that no one can deny! Match its thin faux leather belt with black pumps, add golden jewelry, and rest one hand in this frock's pockets for a look that'll let off that air of casual professionalism that drives viewers wild!
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Close Traveling Cupcake Truck Dress in Black $59.99
Your style is as sweet as your bakery confections when youre manning your food truck in this darling dress, as featured in Glamour! Its sugar-white polka dots on anise-black are the secret ingredient in what sets this halter dress apart from the rest. A lightly padded bodice and gently pleated skirt are the icing on the cake of this charming look. Add a pinch of gold accessories, a pair of comfy kitten heels, and a cotton candy cardigan, and youll be serving up swoon-worthy style!
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Close You Are Cherry Welcome Dress $57.99
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!
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Close The New Pin-Up Dress $44.99
The Pin-up Dress is back and better than ever! After reading through its reviews and noting your fellow shoppers critiques, weve updated the fit and quality of this gorgeous garment. Inspired by retro-fabulous Hollywood stars like Sophia and Marilyn, this classic pin-up dress boasts a gingham bodice, tied waist sash in striking red, and pocketed black skirt, channeling glamour and style wherever you go. Pair it with heels and a clutch for a look that's red-carpet ready, or flats and a tote for picture perfect picnics in the park.