A Line 50s Dress

This 1950s-inspired dress is perfect for an after-school date at the ice cream parlor! Wearing this deep purple, your darling will spot you right away. And, as you share an ice cream float, your paramour will admire the fabric-covered buttons and the dainty cap sleeves. The fitted bodice is the perfect accompaniment to the slightly flared skirt and cinched waist with a matching sash. As you lean in for a sip, the subtle stretch of this cotton-blend dress will keep you comfortable. Wear this piece with a cropped cardigan and ballet flats for thirst-quenching style! Love this fetching frock? Check out this dashing design in a host of other haute hues!

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!

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!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! You and your BFF both need to remodel rooms in your homes, and you dont see why you shouldnt make an event out of it! Dressing to display your excitement, you back-zip the periwinkle pleats of this cowl neck frock on atop lemon-colored peep toes and head on over to the design shop. A retro spread of white flowers and coral colorblocked touches turn this lined Eva Franco dress into your ultimate inspiration as you flip through books, and the sweet bow on its back-buckled belt offers the same pulled-together look youre searching for. With oversized button earrings and a woven straw shoulder bag, this lovely dress appearance adds extra elation to the celebration of your decoration hunt!

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!

You pride yourself upon being a lady of style and sophistication. Still, you find that you simply can't resist adding a sly wink of whimsy and sultry allure to your wardrobe - a fact beautifully showcased by this green dress by Bettie Page. The classic shape of this darling frock - the full skirt, bateau neckline, and cap sleeves, along with the precious bow at the waist - exude the designer's passion for golden-age Hollywood glam. However, it's the caged top created by a netting of peridot green cord that adds a saucy kick of 'va va voom' to the otherwise simple look. Don this enticing number with seamed stockings, pretty peep toes, and coy crimson lips, and don't be surprised if your playful ensemble garners a couple of winks of its own as you head out for the evening. ...

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!

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!

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! While the sleek fashion future is always on your radar, you are still a fan of the stylish days of yore, when retro-fabulous frocks like this black and white A-line by Stop Staring! ruled the world of popular fashion. Its modest length and giddy dots are irresistibly adorable, while its bowed sash and ruched top are undeniably stylish. With slightly elasticized, light lining and red leather clogs that are perforated to match the eyelets on the edges of your hair scarf, this back-zipped dress takes the cake for encompassing the completely comfortable and totally sweet sides of what vogue means!

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!

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 ...

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!