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Just a girl in a thrift store - that's how it all began. Susan, our co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, sold her favorite vintage finds from her dorm room. Soon, a 'store' was born!
Vintage clothing and decor is still very near and dear to us, so we sell at least one item a day. They go fast, so visit often to snag your own ModCloth one of a kind!
As you twirl and twist with your partner, time seems to stand still. With this satin-and-lace dress - a ModCloth exclusive - gracing your figure, you dance without a care in the world, only resting when the sun comes up. Composed of inky black satin, this V-neck dress features a bow at the waistband and a sheer, Swiss-dot overlay on the A-line skirt. Paired with glittering gold pumps, a satin clutch, and vintage-inspired jewelry, you'll have a look to inspire dance in all who see you.
Catch a glimpse of this luxurious Eva Franco look, and you'll be swooning! No need to play it coy - with its lacy, leaf-patterned overlay, almond-colored lining, and bow-embellished taupe belt, this demure, yet flirtatious blue frock is the look your wardrobe has been longing for! Accompany this piece with pearl earrings, a pair of peep-toe pumps, and a simple, shimmering clutch, and your outfit is sure to catch the eye of someone special!
The entire afternoon, you've been preparing for one magical moment at the party - your grand entrance! Raising every brow in awe at your arrival, this amethyst A-line gown boasts stunningly cuffed cap sleeves surrounding a wide neckline that swoops into a dipped back. A polished look that is unparalleled, its waist sash and the voluminous tulle lining of its skirt whisper stylish secrets into the ears of every viewer, while your black velvet pumps and vintage pearl jewelry make your majestic appearance an unforgettable one!
This item was picked by you in ourBe the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! A long robe and a mortarboard is fine fashion for the graduation stage, but at the afterparty, youll be looking smart in this sky blue and cloud white polka-dot frock by Tulle Clothing! Tulles eye for detail and flair for vintage-inspired, modern apparel and accessories make this piece a wise choice for your big day. Pair this bow-necked dress with sunshine-yellow flats, pearly earrings, and a demure ring, and make a major style statement!
Exude charm and elegance in this stunning style created by Nicole Parker for ModCloth's Make the Cut Collection! Submitted as a sketch and voted into production by our Facebook fans, this dynamic dress has transformed from a fashion fantasy into a dazzling reality. A high-school junior and avid sewer, Nicole looked to vintage patterns and the iconic style of old Hollywood to dream up this piece's timeless silhouette, then tapped her artist's ingenuity for its fashion-forward details, including the striking gold hue and turquoise waist sash, and the scalloped-to-perfection neckline. Made with love in the USA and available for purchase in May, this demure dress is definitely a special piece, but you need not wait for a special occasion to take this head-turner for a whirl! Wear it with ...
Aha! It strikes you all at once as soon as you spot this bright blue dress - the multitude of ensembles that you can pull together featuring this dazzling frock. This retro dress, boasting puff sleeves with decorative ties, a fitted waist and tie belt, and matching blue buttons up the bodice, is a brilliant foundation for sheer stockings and cream-colored T-strap flats - but why stop there? Try it with a knit muffler and fitted cardi, sparkly tights and knee-high boots, or a rosy pea coat, leggings, and ankle boots. Let your imagination - and this delightful dress - guide you towards sartorial splendor!
You've got a few style secrets up your sleeve - find flattering silhouettes, opt for a few chic statement pieces, and express yourself with personality-filled pieces like this kitty-print frock! The lightweight, taupe fabric of this darling dress is adorned with frisky cartoon cats and pretty, snow-white polka dots. Its bow-detailed back and 3/4-length sleeves give this dress the 'purr'-fect pop of girly glam. Worn alongside baby-blue shoes, a demure hair clip, and black tights, this dress is an adorable style worth sharing!
You'll never forget the night of your last recital. Dressed in your navy, pocketed frock, you confidently took the stage in front of your friends and family. The spotlight shone on your dress's snap-shut halter neckline, its broad pleats, and the black ribbons and bows hugging your bodice. Your music filled the air, and all eyes fixated on the talented girl in peep toe pumps, delicate jewelry, and metallic headband. This dress harmonized so well with your dazzling debut that you're eager to wear it at your next stylish showcase!
Preparing for your 'big move' requires filling boxes, finding helping hands, and of course, choosing the perfect 'first day' dress to celebrate your new home! This creamy number will create curiosity in your neighbors as they catch a glimpse of you carrying your final few belongings indoors. Its paper-bag pleats, neat mauve ribbon, and round collar show you're approachable and sweet, while its bow-decked racerback and your confidence provided by its comfortable lining and hidden side zip show you're irresistibly fun! Paired with a pretty locket, pink peep toes, and a vintage bracelet, this darling number might even encourage homemade sweets to be delivered on that special day!
Your idea of the perfect date? The one you're on right now! Taking a stroll in your prettiest julep dress, hand held tightly and headed toward the tastiest ice cream shop in town! Your sweetheart takes a long gaze at your outfit, pointing out that the rosette on your pleated waistband and the eyelets on your voluminous skirt are nothing short of lovely! With a swoon, you take a spin, taking comfort in the closeness of your dress due to a bow tied over this dress' back zip and its padded bust. Sitting down to one big shake with two twisty straws, you bashfully fiddle with a lock of hair lying under a white ribbon and over a small locket, press a pastel peep toe on your cutie's shoe under the table, and smile 'cause your enchanted afternoon is enacted ...
You know the core of sublime style starts with a darling dress. Take this coral-colored frock, for instance - featuring uniquely shirred straps, a bow-bedecked bodice, and versatile belt, this fully lined dress will be the featured foundation of all your favorite ensembles. Wrap a navy-hued cardigan around your shoulders, buckle a pair of braided sandals upon your feet, and slip a few strands of gold necklaces around your neck for a look that will set you stylishly apart from the crowd.
On a typical day your troupe can be found twirling in the pool, but tonight jaws are dropping in unison as you celebrate the season in this refreshing aqua-blue frock! Created with a sheer sand-brown top and a black belt, this delightful sleeveless design allures the crowd with a team of parallel pleats, which are slim across its angled bust and broad at its hemline, like waves rippling across the water. For an occasion so glamorous, forget your goggles! Complement this charming dress with a pair of patent heels, a necklace that features a sparkling sea creature, and a silky headband in lieu of a cap. You may not be performing a routine in your retro-inspired suits, but you're sure to get along swimmingly!
Preparing for your 'big move' requires filling boxes, finding helping hands, and of course, choosing the perfect 'first day' dress to celebrate your new home! This petal-pink number will create curiosity in your neighbors as they catch a glimpse of you carrying your final few belongings indoors. Its paper-bag pleats, neat mauve ribbon, and round collar show you're approachable and sweet, while its bow-decked racerback and your confidence provided by its comfortable lining and hidden side zip show you're irresistibly fun! Paired with a pretty locket, pink peep toes, and a vintage bracelet, this darling number might even encourage homemade sweets to be delivered on that special day!
Like the delicate blooms of its namesake, this snow-white dress by Australian designer Valerie Tolosa will drape you in ethereal elegance. Composed of silky chiffon and satin, this strapless dress features a lightly structured sweetheart bodice, a banded waist bedecked with a bow and pleated peplum, asymmetrical ribbon detailing, and a bouquet of floral appliques. Pair this fully lined frock with golden heels, a coral-hued clutch, and lace accessories for a look that is perennially pretty.
With a cool breeze gently ruffling the soft fabric of your sand- and shell-hued, striped dress, you link arms with the one you love and gaze across the choppy waters of the Atlantic. With brightly colored trawlers bobbing in the sea before you, and the iconic fishing shacks in the distance, you delight in the warm sun against your shoulders and the sound of the waves. Clad in this 100% cotton wrap dress, you throw a crimson cardigan around your shoulders, admire how your heirloom necklace complements this fair frock's ruffled neckline, and stash your slate-colored sandals in your printed tote as you walk through the sand.
Your day is driven by the rhythm of the world around you - bird songs, leaves rustling, the tick tock of your watch - and you chime in too with your new dress swinging in musical time! Ring in any happy occasion wearing this sheer champagne fabric with faux leather collar and cuff trim, and detachable black sash. The bells resound the polka-dot pleating from V-neck to wavy petal hem. Chime in style with ballet flats and a shimmering locket pendant.
A seaside party on your pal's boat calls for fashion to excite all of your friends. Make a splash with this nautical dress! Its navy and white, polka-dotted fabric ripples around your torso and spreads into an elegantly pleated skirt. With the bow-embellished, white lace waistline of this dress tied around you, a pair of cork wedges on your feet, and gold anchor-inspired jewelry adorning your ears and neckline, your look will be the toast of the party!
With an exquisite eye for restoration and an ever-growing collection of thrifted treasures, youre always searching for a new place thats packed with even more potential. Welcoming your friends to a fte at your newest address, you capture your historically accurate handiwork and beaming smile with a photo on the porch in this enchanting Eva Franco dress! It flaunts a classic structure, which pairs a pleated A-line skirt with a sleeveless silhouette, that's updated with gathered details to echo its V-neck top, full lining, and bold pattern of precious houses printed over its concrete-grey fabric to match your home's freshly painted bright white trim and the tangerines on the tree in the yard. Style it with mahogany wedge flats, minty green bangles, and a floral headband, then buckle its ...
You feel as though you've been awaiting this night for a lifetime - the perfect combination between beautifully strong dancers and spunky music is being put to life, and you're all set to arrive looking all too fitting! Rev up the front row with the ribbon-striped mesh of this strapless black dress, adding extra excitement through its metallic red polka dots. Also tapping into your sweet side, this dress features a wide cummerbund-like waist with an oversized bow extending from its lightly padded bust, and in line with its hidden side zip. With bold 'pop'-of-color Mary Janes, a studded bracelet, and skull earrings, it's safe to say you're set for the show to begin!
Nothing, but nothing, is as stunning as the view of the ocean from your beach cottage - but this gorgeous dress by Mixie comes close! Crafted with care in the US, each design from the California-based brand communicates the vintage-inspired, playful vision of founder Shannon Ely-McGregor. This gorgeous dress is no exception, echoing the rolling surf with its petite stripes of navy and white. A V-neckline, wide waist sash, and pleated skirt perfectly finish this exquisite frock, and today, you've paired it with ruby flats, a sunny yellow cardigan, and a canvas tote, so you can stroll the shore in comfort and style.
You're something of a plant whisperer out in the garden, so its only natural for you to carry your way with greenery into your closet. Dressed in this darling, verdant frock boasting a print of noir flowering vines climbing up its fully lined skirt, over its elasticized waist, and up to its double-strapped top, you step out of your house and into the world flaunting your flair for fauna. Pairing this summery dream of a dress with braided sandals, a flower-buckled belt, and a woven bag, you showcase a style that blooms just as gorgeously as the flowers in your beloved home plot.
Elegant strands of ivy lie across the hallowed brick walls of the university like panels of rich green lace. As you meander the pathways in this gorgeous green frock, you feel as beautiful as this brilliant scene. Intricate, black embroidery, a wide, pleated sash, and a sophisticated satin rosette decorate the sheer, grass-green layers of this refined dress. Its cascading vines of embroidery look elegant alongside your simple, dangling earrings, peep toes, and delicate ring. When you reach the door of the honors society reception, the adoring faces on the fellow guests confirm that this look was a smart idea!
Equally as serene as the young green tints on the pinks and pure whites of this floral dress by Bernie Dexter, and just as deep as the noir backdrop of its beauteous scene, the love in your heart is overwhelmingly elegant. 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. The unique touches to this classic cap-sleeved wiggle dress are what makes it so stunning, like a tied keyhole at the bust and a ruched waistband that offers the perfect fit. With lipstick pink pumps, a golden clutch under your arm, and a vintage curl to your locks, this back-zipped dress will delight your darling just as much as your natural charm!
The masterpieces at the museum can't compare to the beauty of this floral frock from Jack by BB Dakota! Its fluttering layers depict a lush landscape of abstract flowers - their magenta, blue, yellow, and white colors blossom against the sheer, deep green fabric of this short-sleeved dress. A slender tie belt and a V-shaped neckline frame this dress in dainty, feminine details, giving your look an elegant flair. Display this dazzling look alongside dangling gold earrings, platformed peep toes, and bright metallic bracelets, and exhibit your exquisite eye for fashion!
Your favorite coffee concoction seems to taste even better when enjoyed outside on a pristine afternoon. Dressed in this twofer-style shift, you lounge on a wrought-iron bench, sipping the frothy delight in your hands. Just as delectable as your drink is the ruffled chai bodice, ruched waistband, and green-, yellow-, magenta-, and white-dappled skirt of your strappy dress. Mixed with caramel booties, colorful bracelets, and a cardigan in a green-tea hue, this dress satisfies your sweet tooth for beautiful, breezy fashion!
For brunch with your best friends, you were voted best dressed, thanks to this black intermission shirtdress' brown woven belt secured around a comfortable, fitted waistband, and its rolled sleeves, buttoned to reveal a handmade bracelet that matched your teardrop earrings! But for your box seat date to the basketball game, you want a less casual look, which is as simple as flipping your belt to its black side, exchanging your brown boots for wedges, and wrapping a lariat over the neckline and flap chest pockets of this frock! As an expert at organizing interchangeable looks, this ethereal dress is your wardrobe's best friend, defeating the theory that 'girls take forever to get changed!'
Just as the drill team is sure of their steps when they hear a command, you are confident in the fashion choices you make. Snap this muted olive-grey frock by Gentle Fawn above smooth brown boots and step out into your day with your chin up! Gentle Fawn, founded in 2003, has become an internationally adored brand that boasts of fashionable edge, a bit of charm, and designs inspired by generous doses of both natural and urban elements. A matching sash ties beneath this frock's square chest pockets and above a vented hemline, stylishly defining your silhouette. Shoulder cutouts only raise your ranks of urban appeal, and with bronze jewelry, a bowler hat, and an always positive outlook, you will be victorious in every goal you set for yourself!
All of your friends know that fashion is your life, but make sure you communicate your style obsession to strangers, too, with this bold, gold dress.Created by Australian brand Ladakh, this dazzling dress displays the superb craftsmanship and fashion-forward edge this quirky designer is known for. Thanks to its band uniform-inspired button panel down the front, waist tabs, and detachable tab across the scoop back, this tankdress broadcasts your commitment to unique clothes as loud and clear as a sounding trumpet. Slip this frock on with lace-up brogues, a tweed blazer, and a book satchel, and march into town to flaunt your sartorial skills for all to see.
This daring maxi is not for the timid! Cast in an earthy, olive hue, this dress' full length will drape elegantly from its empire waist and, at the same time, boldly show off your shoulders. Made from a buttery soft jersey knit, this frock features a secure, elasticized fit at the neckline, in addition to a wide, single shoulder strap that crosses the dress' back and segues with the bust for support. Few accessories are needed to complement this regal dress, other than a pair of gladiator sandals, bold, beaded jewelry, and the poise of a goddess!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Just as every rose has its petals, and every night has its moon, every fashionista has a dress to make her swoon - at least, so says the opening verse in the song we're writing about this fantastic frock. With a long list of lovely attributes - a cute cowl neck, a coy banded waist, a prettily pleated skirt, and handy side pockets adorned with decorative blue buttons - this dove grey number moves us to music. We suggest wearing it with a navy blazer, canvas wedges, over-the-knee socks, and a soft leather satchel for an outfit that will put a song in your heart.
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