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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 a master of your craft, you know skill and style are one in the same - and when you don this super soft, neutrally hued dress, you know you have the best of both worlds. Featuring a V-neckline bedecked with lace crochet, a rough-hewn hemline of lace panels, and a keyhole closure, this sweet shift will keep you comfortable, while still looking stylish. Paired with rust-colored tights, basket-woven flats, and a navy cardigan, you'll have a look that's made with love.
You can't help but crave those fantastic layers of sweetness that make your favorite dessert so delicious, so why not save yourself the toothache and don this sugary confection featured in Us Weekly? From its slightly padded, sweetheart bodice to its full skirt of circular, plain and pleated tiers, this fully lined, cotton frock is quite the tasty treat. Don it with purple tights, a knit shrug, and velvet platforms, and delight in your decadent ensemble all night long!
You've heard people refer to your hometown - a pretty hamlet nestled into the great mountains alongside the Pigeon River - as beautiful, stunning, and awe-inspiring - a list of words they'd also use to describe you if they saw you in this ethereal dress! With its cream floral lace, decorative button bodice, and its Swiss dot tulle skirt overlay, this stately frock is, like the mountains around you, a natural wonder. Pour its soft charm into your soul by wearing it with a satin blazer, fishnets, and heeled Oxfords for your next poetry reading or happy hour!
Your friends and family have gathered to see your singing debut. Despite the butterflies fluttering in your stomach, you step onstage in this darling lace dress. Its vanilla hue and simple, short-sleeved silhouette look as uncomplicated and effortlessly pretty as your sweet songwriting, and, immediately, the audience erupts in applause. Dressed in your low wedges, floral headband, and petite earrings, you smile back at your fans, and a rush of calm comes over you. Confidently, you count off your band, and burst excitedly into song. It's no surprise that your performance is as beautiful and charming as you are!
There's no time like now to lead the life you want to lead! Start by being a lady of both principles and fashion by slipping into this ethical frock by Nancy Dee! Founded by two stylish sisters, Nancy Dee focuses on the awesome ability to combine sustainable style and comfort with retro-inspired jersey pieces, all ethically produced in the UK. This magnificent maxi dress is crafted of a super soft and comfy bamboo blend, and boasts a cool print of black, pumpkin, and cherry crescents across a cream background. We suggest layering fair-trade beads over its surplice necklace, adding handmade bangles under its swishy half sleeves, and slipping on some vegan faux leather sandals, and being the stylish, smart, and thoughtful lady you want to be!
"One may live without bread, not without roses," French novelist Jean Richepin once declared. To each their own interpretation, but we speculate Richepin is alluding to the importance of love. So keep that in mind when you fall for this sweet Ryu dress. If its long, tuliped overlay, fluttery sleeves, and rosette-frilled neckline make you weak at the knees, embrace it, perhaps by wearing the object of your affection with bow-adorned heels and sparkling earrings, or by trying it on with a belted cardi, wooden bangles, and strappy sandals. Because, if Richepin is to be believed, it's little rays of love like the emotions conjured up by this dress that, no matter how trivial, make the days wonderful.
Your beauty in this dress by Mina UK is so celebrated, your friends and family will want to throw a flower festival for you! This British brand was founded in 2005 and quickly became an inspirational leader in UK-based women's fashion, as well as becoming the darling of several stars. And you look like a star yourself, with its crocheted trim and sheer back, its sweetheart-curved V-neck, and the floral wreaths that decorate its creamy color! Beneath its lining and lace-embellished bubble hem, twirl in your kelly green peep toes, lifting your vintage-braceleted wrists, and letting a toothsome grin peek out from between your scarlet lips in a way that says 'jubilee' just as much as the print does on this dress!
The answer, friends, really is blowing in the wind, and that answer is this breezy boho frock! Crafted of cream lace in an elegant and summery silhouette, this notable number is perfect for either a music festival or an outdoor date, thanks to its light fabric and care-free ruffle-topped, strapless cut. You can even add the optional straps and wear this ethereal beauty with an open-front cardigan and braided sandals, for a fun-loving look that just begs to be worn in the sunlight and warm weather!
To don this ivory dress, or not to? Well, that's not the issue - the real question here is what type of flowers you'll fling up in joy while you wear it! With a sprinkling of pink buds on this ribbon-laced frock by Betsey Johnson, it'll be difficult to contain your cheer as you spin in its tulle-lined skirt, complete with a ruffly hem featuring a floral crown along its scalloping. Supported by adjustable straps, lined, and fortified by flexible boning, this side-zipped garment's neckline gorgeously dips to display the vine necklace you've chosen to match your kelly green platforms and pastel hair bow. Now that your look is flawless, what was puzzling you again? Oh yes - which adorable interaction you'll have to earn this dress' first compliment!
When presented with a bountiful bouquet by the one you love, you're always left breathless - and when you don this creme lace dress by designer brand Ryu, you're reminded of those sweet flowers. Designer brand Ryu has supported style since 2008 by providing you with pieces that allow you to feel life's grand romance. Featuring chocolate-brown piping and a similarly hued waistband, two applique flowers at the hip, and an abundance of tulle beneath the skirt for added oomph, this fully lined cap sleeve frock will add a floral flair to any outfit. Paired with patterned tights, olive-hued heels, and heirloom earrings, this frilled frock will take your breath away.
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.
With help from a makeshift screen and a pals projector, youve turned the beach into a comfy, outdoor theater. With this ivory lace sheath and your shore-loving sweetheart hugging you close, you kick back and watch your favorite films. All of your friends give your open-backed, black-lined dress five stylish stars and rave about the turquoise ring, wedge sandals, and intricate, hoop earrings youve cast alongside it. Your outfit has made such a splash, its clear youre the star of this seaside scene!
Sitting on your back porch, you pick up the season's first gourd, ripe, and fragrant as a fall day. As you slice it in half, you prepare it with spices before roasting, an the wind flutters the hem of your delicate, pale pink frock. You look every bit the vision of the autumnal dream you feel you're in, because the ruffles, nacre-like front buttons, fine pintucks, and lace trim decorating this chiffon frock's bodice give you an ethereal look. The buttery squash are now baking in the oven. Kicking off your eyelet peep toes and letting your hair fall down around your beaded necklace and pearl earrings, you savor the aromas of life.
As you step up the stage stairs, you pause to look down at your parents' pride-filled faces and mirror their broad smiles with one of your own. Donning this exquisite Moon Collection dress, which is crafted of sheer cream lace layered over a silky white base, you feel both beautiful and accomplished. The double bows adorning your shoulders flutter with the excitement of your movement and the metallic heels, worn over shiny black stockings that match your satin headband, announce your steps with chipper clicks. Upon arriving at the center and accepting your diploma, the crowd erupts in cheers, and your already-huge grin only grows larger.
Whether you're building a birdhouse, sewing up a new skirt, or pressing petals from the garden, you always take some time out of your busy day to hone your craft. Dressed in this fully lined frock from Family Affairs, you happily practice your hobbies. Featuring a vintage-inspired print of flora and fauna across a taupe background, this a-line shirtdress features a row of white buttons up the front, tie neck collar, and darling puff sleeves. Paired with cherry red mary-janes, a chestnut-hued belt, and vintage-inspired jewelry, you'll have a sweetly styled look to craft again and again.
What's black, white, and chic all over? You - in this dress, that is! Geometry has never looked so gregarious as it does with daring diamond prints and parallel lines wrapping around the sides of this cotton-blend Mink Pink frock. Add ever-so-slight padding to the shoulders, ruching on the sleeves, and voila! This bodycon dress comes with a touch of instant volume. Pair your look with polka dot tights, knee-high boots, and a fringed clutch, and heads will turn the next time you sync up with friends for a night of dancing!
Always looking for new ways to challenge yourself as a photographer, you decided to give night shots a try! As you sift through negatives of skylines and stars in the darkroom, you realize how perfect your fitted-waist dress is for the scenario. Covered in a color-swapped scene of noir constellations on a soft white backdrop, this sleeveless frock features a stellar elasticized X within an open back and a layer lining its skirt. With binary blue tights, studded boots, and an intergalactic cardi, your look will have folks as starstruck as they will be when they see your photos!
Looking for a bit of the whimsical and the wild? Want to bring out the cute and the child inside? Then go for this oh-so-pretty, pale pink frock with a sheer overlay dotted in pleasant pandas and apples. You'll be ultra-comfy in the scoop neckline, relaxed short sleeves, elasticized waistline, and gathered skirt of this darling dress as it takes you from daytime classes and work schedules to nighttime lattes and craft sessions. Earn your 'A' for adorable when you accessorize with a toy animal necklace, muted arm warmers, textured leggings, and faux suede booties.
Out of the overall lovely aura of this ivory dress trickles an undertone of the almost uncontainable excitement you feel knowing that you're wearing the beautiful garment of your reveries. Over its slip lining lies a sheer veil that's drizzled in fine floral threads from its 3/4-length sleeves, past its fitted and tied waistband, and down to its simple hemline. An extra sprinkling of sweetness comes through in its buttoned keyhole and the ink-black flats and flowering headband you've surrounded it in, and as you arrive at the party, catching all eyes, you feel as though you're in a fantasy!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Delicate lanterns cast a warm glow across your porch as you entertain friends in this stunning shift. Your party companions compliment the fabric belt alighting over the cream dress and the slender strands of fabric stringing together the open godet panels of its A-line skirt. Decorated with sky blue shoes, a geometric pendant, and a feathered headband, this look really lights up the room!
You want everything about this date to be spot-on adorable, so wearing the white dots and round red faux buttons of this girly frock by Nmph will strengthen the chances for sure! This Danish brand is an assemblage of seven young women with an affinity for design, print, graphics, and marketing, and a common passion for the brainchild of unique clothing they have enthusiastically created. Their name and ideals are inspired by the notion of nymphs who observe their reflections in still waters, just as the ladies of Nmph see their own reflections when the garments they actualize for the durable and divine chica are a means for that girl and her style to be noticed. With a contagiously cute pop of yellow between a lined black skirt, and a matching Peter Pan collar and trim, wear some ...
Every time you don this vanilla-hued dress, you're reminded of baking cakes with your closest companion. Perhaps it's the polka-dot lace that has you harkening back to sweet days gone by, or the decorative pearlescent buttons that bedeck the ruffled bodice of this fully lined frock like sweet buttercream frosting. With a golden belt wrapped around the cinched waist, and paired with chocolate-hued heels and a sprinkling of accessories, you'll have a sweetly styled look that will inspire fond memories in all who see you.
You've always been known for your signature sweet - a confectionery conglomeration of strawberries and sugar - but at today's cooking competition, you're gaining recognition for your sweetly styled wardrobe as well. Clad in this cornflower blue and crimson cap-sleeve dress, you wow the crowd as you deftly whip up your dessert of choice. Featuring a print of white pindots and strawberry clusters, four floral buttons, and red and white polka-dot accents, this vintage-inspired, 100% cotton, A-line dress, which you've paired with navy heels and fruit-shaped earrings, will earn you a blue ribbon for style.
Named after one of our favorite bloggers, this pretty polka dot dress is fun and fancy-free! The petite Peter Pan collar and trapeze shape are perfect for swirling and twirling about on any occasion. Whether you're getting ready for a painting session in the afternoon, or going out on the town with your family in tow, this pretty dress is a perfectly flirty piece! Pair it with a pair of neutral pumps and a cozy coral cardigan, and delight the world with your effortless style.
You've never met a bright palette you didn't like, so get acquainted with this polka-dotted, raspberry frock by Emily and Fin - a sophisticated style coming to ModCloth in May! The gentle pleats, crisscrossing straps, and feminine, waistline bow of this dress introduce a touch of demure glamour into your wardrobe. Couple this A-line look with peep-toe flats, understated, dangling earrings, and a cute, printed clutch. You and this dress are sure to become fast friends!
Stay in the spotlight all night long by debuting this vibrant sheath at your next formal affair! Its simple, strapless shape, elegant pleated details, and eye-catching jade-green color look chic as you spin, shimmy, and jive across the floor. Paired with hot-pink pumps, sleek yellow earrings, and a multi-colored bangle, this tie-waisted look is worth giving a twirl or two!
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. ...
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Between work parties, the neighborhood dinner, and your annual soiree with the gang, you need a dress that transitions through all your traditions! Look no further, because this festive frock by Stop Staring! shifts between all your midwinter shindigs! This shining, sleeveless teal dress boasts a buttoned waist belt and dotted black mesh overlay. With sweet deets, from bow-dazzled shoulders to a swinging skirt hem, this frock will make you the darling of any party. Pull the look together with black patent pumps, sheer shawl, and sparkling bracelet for some bash-ready fashion!
You don't need to study classic cinema to feel like a style icon in this Hollywood-inspired halter dress! With pleats adorning its tied top, cummerbund-like waist, and flowing circle skirt, this sweet, lime-hued frock will have fashion fans lining up to ask for your autograph! Simply assemble a supporting cast that features a pair of slingback heels opposite bright, pearly earrings, a beaded golden clutch, and a statement ring to match, and you'll earn extra credit for elegance when you strut across campus!
Your true love already thinks you're a dream, but when you're seen in this sweeter-than-imaginable strapless dress, your beau is bound to fall in love all over again! Steal an extra thought or two by traipsing side by side in the uneven dots of this teal piece, and expand onlookers' imaginations by clasping a statement necklace of green beads above its gathered, padded bodice. Wrap a seafoam scarf around the waist of this side-zipped frock for extra appeal, and walk through the room with sky-blue heels beneath its voluminous, ruffled hem to hearten the look of this dress to one your sweetheart will remember for years to come!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! There's no doubt that you'll look darling in this floral sheath! From pink and red rose prints to its red piping, this romantic, sweetheart-necked, practically pure cotton dress blossoms with undeniably beautiful accents. Plant it alongside blue pumps, dangling earrings, and a pearl bracelet - you can't go wrong with this classically cute look!
There's something to be said about the big city skyline, but the second you return home and button the white enamel bows of this daisy-trimmed dress by Diksi over your fabric wedges, you instantly feel renewed! This Spanish brand - named after a play on the phrase "di que si" or, "say yes" - puts love into each of their charming fashion statements. With tiny white dots and a smattering of tasty strawberries printed on this pretty pink X-back frock, you're adorably adorned as you jump right back into prairie life by preparing an apple pie. Make this cap-sleeved, pocketed, and lined dress look even cuter with its seersucker belt, some soft white tights, and that sweet smile that's only truly revealed when you're at home sweet home!
You're a pie baking queen, and the finishing touch you add to each creation is your home made strawberry whipped cream! Who's stopping you? Whip up your next dessert in this peachy-pink dress with floaty sleeves that are encrusted with marshmallow-colored crocheted dotting! Under its elasticized waistband and lined skirt, garnish your look with pistachio-colored peep toes, and chocolate shreds to match the small wood button on the tiny keyhole under its collar. And when this pie is gone, you can wear this dress to make the next one! Why not?
We challenge you to not have a good time in this marvelous magenta dress! With its ruffled, tiered skirt, bow-and-polka dot print, and sassy bow neckline, this strapless frock is perfect for fun events galore! Details such as the padded bust and non-slip strip are excellent structural additions, while the onyx ruffle trim adds visual interest for all your best dance moves. Pair this dress with strappy heels, a rhinestone necklace, and plenty of enthusiasm!
As the seasons change, one thing remains the same, and thats the perfect picnic-y feel of this pretty blush dress! Covered in lighthearted blossoms, trimmed with playful ruffles, and hemmed with flirtatious crocheting, this strapless frock wont let you forget your favorite parts about the season you live for. Whether your legs are touched with tights or a tickling breeze, and whether your shoulders carry a cardigan or the stem of a parasol, the back-zipped and smocked feminine bodice of this dress will surely make you smile like its super sunny out!
Anyone looking for the hottest club in the southern part of the state will know when they've arrived, for the first sight they'll see is the fashionable you flaunting the sultry style of this noir sheath as you tango all through the night! Crimson blossoms add beauty to your figure, while a row of decorative buttons above a round-buckled belt, and between ruched sides, soften the look of your sharp silhouette. With a black fascinator headband veiling your piercing eyes, sleek leather shoes shuffling beneath you, and a posh partner with a supportive hand upon your back zip, both your moves and your style are spicier than the salsa!
When they asked to know who the ingenious florist was who built these bouquets, were they wondering about the centerpieces, or the sweet pink roses on this rich blue dress by Bettie Page? Retro-inspired designer Tatyana created Bettie Page out of a hankering to create high-quality, glamorous fashion with a mix of the modern, including this stunning dress! Its foldover collar and secret back zip beneath one-inch straps are set above a defined waist that sprouts skirt pleats, and your stunning vintage-inspired accessories, like a rouge fascinator, white wedges, and a shawl wrapped around your shoulders, make this lined dress provoke passionate admiration in those who behold it!
You'll look just darling when you don this dahlia-printed dress from Bernie Dexter! 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! Featuring a print of flowers in white, black, and aquamarine across a red backdrop, black piping along the seams, two bows at the banded waistline, and a sweetheart neckline, this fit-and-flare frock will clothe you in vintage-inspired style. Paired with back-seamed stockings, patent pumps, an onyx clutch, and heirloom-inspired jewelry, this dazzling dress will have all around exclaiming "what a doll!"
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!
Take one look at the wonderous design work of Jenny Hart, and there's no question why we had to name this darling Bernie Dexter dress after her! Author, artist, founder of Sublime Stitching, and featured in Best Job Ever, Jenny Hart is the queen of embroidery. Credited with revitalizing the craft of hand embroidery, Jenny's playful and retro designs are echoed in this chic robin's egg blue and cherry dress! Featuring a floral and Eiffel Tower print, this adorable halter dress with its sweetheart neckline and hidden back zipper is perfect for an afternoon cruisin' through the streets of Austin, Texas or hosting a sewing circle brunch for your best girlfriends. Show off your crafty side by pairing this charmer with licorice-red peep toes and an initial-stitched cardigan!
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