Casual 50s Dress

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.

Has a single afternoon ever seemed so perfect? A clear sky, bright sunlight, and a charming companion to spend the hours with - the only thing that could make it better is midday change into this gorgeous halter dress! Before making your way to tonight's soiree, you duck into your home to quickly slip into this sweet cotton-blend frock, which features a bold blue hue with a print of jewel-toned purple and yellow flowers upon its surface. Its fit-and-flare shape is wonderfully flattering, making it an excellent pair for the included detachable belt, as well as with stockings, sky-high T-straps, and a long, tan coat. Get ready to enjoy the rest of the afternoon ambling the avenues with your paramour!

The pattern on this gingham frock may be square, though it's anything but boring. This retro-inspired dress features a wide waistband and three decorative buttons to accentuate the flattering bust, a long halter tie that can be made into a sassy bow at the nape of the neck, and a super full skirt with two tiers of ruffles at the hem. With darling heart-shaped pockets adorning the front, and a checkered pattern of peppery black and salt white, this dress is piquant to taste. Wear with patent pumps and a statement hairpiece for a look that's sure to be the favored flavor.

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.

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!

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!

To put it simply, this prim, pleated shift is anything but ordinary! Its knit navy fabric, flattering A-line skirt, and removable, camel-brown belt present an understated, sophisticated air to your look. Dress up this modest frock with a bright brooch, a khaki cardigan, and red heels for an outfit thats as uncomplicated as it is elegant. Give yourself the gift of glam with this beautiful, versatile basic!

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!

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!

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!

Youre optimistic outlook is an essential ingredient to your success. You infuse this upbeat disposition in all areas of life - at the office, with your friends, when you try something new - and youre especially cheerful when it comes to adding this mod dress by Eva Franco to your wardrobe! This sleeveless frock keeps you looking cute and feeling capable with its chocolate-brown bodice, double decorative buttons along the front bib, and a side-pleated tweed skirt of a tiny brown-and-white checker pattern. Pair this happy dress with cream tights, heeled saddle-shoe booties, key-shaped earrings, and your enduring positivity, and build an ensemble with style potential!

To mark her Mod-iversary and celebrate every contribution shes made to our community, were dedicating the description of this dress to Julie, a Social Media and Marketing Writer in our San Francisco office. When shes not adding new treats to her feast of food features on our blog, Julie is showing off her eye-catching style with pieces that are quirky, comfy, and always cute - just like this sweet strapless frock, as featured in Seventeen Magazine! It satisfies her love of uniquely fun fashion and all things breakfast with a retro-inspired silhouette, sunny yellow fabric thats teeming with tiny toasters, subtle pleating above a sweeping skirt, and polka dot trim along its sweetheart neckline and functional front pockets. Before you pop over to a friends on your banana-seat bike for ...