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Browse through the potential designs, click 'Pick it!' to vote on your favorites, and tell us why you picked or passed them in the comments section. Your vote counts!
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!
Standing in the wide-open wings, surrounded by the next act's set pieces, you feel as though you belong on the stage in this flowing pale blue frock. Fog begins to flow around your white peep-toe-clad feet and ankles beneath the tulip skirt of this lined dress, and you can't help but compare your elegant look to that of the dancers on stage just a few yards in front of you. You point a toe, soften a lace gloved hand, and imagine yourself on stage, pli-ing perfectly beneath your adjustable straps and elasticized waist. As the ballerinas come flooding off stage, you become lost in the mix, and adjusting your sheer shawl with a smile, you can't say you mind it one bit!
No matter the occasion, this eye-catching, yet comfortable, dress from Max and Cleo will cover all of your beauty bases! The lightweight, luxurious knit layers of this dreamy, one-shoulder dress envelop you in elegant ruching and drapery while keeping you feeling comfy and carefree. This exquisitely effortless silhouette is sure to turn heads at your next formal affair, especially when paired with metallic peep toes, a modern cuff bracelet, and simple, dangling earrings. In this jade look, your style will be the main event!
Whether your big day takes place in a park, your backyard, or City Hall, you're sure to look every bit the part of the glamorous bride when you wear this gorgeous dress by Trashy Diva. A proud New Orleans brand, Trashy Diva creates pieces that exude old-school charm and flatter a modern girl's figure. This elegant, side-zipped frock is crafted of cream satin and features a gathered, surplice bodice edged in a foldover collar that dips into pretty twin points in the back, making for a timeless silhouette fitting for a day you'll want to remember forever. Say "I do!" to fabulous fashion and pair this lovely piece with cherry peep toes, a rhinestone-encrusted necklace, and a lemon patent clutch!
Some see themselves walking down the beach - others view themselves in Vegas - but you envision your 'happily ever after' happening among soft green pastures while wearing a stunning dress like this one! With Southwestern sky flats beneath its long, flowing hemline, a vintage necklace over its elasticized, off-shoulder neckline, and a beautiful ring glinting beside its linked, rope-tied, and tasseled belt, this lined lace dress will have you wedded to a stunning look. Whether it be your big day, or simply a special summer afternoon among loved ones, the tiered touches, sheer sleeves, and abundant sweetness of this country dress is sure to exceed your dreams!
Whatever elegant event comes your way, you'll be prepared with this pretty dress on the guest list! A brilliant violet hue and glamorous ruched bodice make this fabulously pleated frock perfectly fit for a fete. Its braided black belt invites a hint of boho beauty to your look - wear it with your dress for a best pal's birthday, or go without for a formal wedding reception. Paired with metallic shoes, a demure bracelet, and a pearly hair accessory, this dress is the life of the party!
This item is a new colorway of one of your favorite Be the Buyer picks and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Diligent diary-keepers know the excitement of a brand-new notebook - its pages as crisp and classic as this dress by Eva Franco! Prim, pleated, and covered in college-ruled blue lines touched with metallic silver threads, this fully lined frock holds the secrets to sweet, sophisticated style - its pure-white belt and V-shaped neckline perfectly complement your storied sense of chic. See this simple dress as a place to express your pretty personality, and embellish it with dangling earrings, patterned tights, and a colorful cardi. Try on this fresh look and turn over a fashionable new leaf!
Nobody puts this beauty in the corner! It's obvious that this dazzling dress deserves to be on the dance floor, basking in the style spotlight. Composed of lovely violet-colored silk, with a hidden rear zip, built-in bust cups, and a deep metallic silver belt that will accent your fabulous figure, this posh piece is the perfect partner for performances and parties alike. So, slip on this satin-lined stunner, tantalizing tights, a feathered fascinator, a chic shrug, and your dancin' shoes, and you're sure to have the most fashionably fabulous time imaginable!
Whether you're sipping Earl Grey or chamomile, you'll look dainty and divine in this chic cornflower blue and white sundress from Bernie Dexter! Featuring a regal damask print, hidden back zipper, and a lovely tie at its waist, this 100% cotton, USA-made frock is as sweet as a lump of sugar. Add a haute hat, posh pearl accessories, and marvelous Mary Janes for an ensemble that's steeped in elegance!
This cheerful gown will see you through all of your chic circumstances! With its lemongrass-green, dappled overlay, silky fabric, and flowy feel, this strapless dress exudes grace, femininity, and a little avant-garde attitude. We're positive you'll love pairing the ruched bodice and waistline sash of this dress with everything from booties and biker jackets to pumps and glistening gold accessories. As soon as you don this dress, you'll feel instantly optimistic about your outfit of the day!
Toast to good times, good friends, and great fashion in this fine frock by Hannah Yung 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 student in Southern California, Hannah drew from the shifting sand dunes she witnessed on a recent trip to the desert and her fondness for sun-soaked days on the beach to dream up the striking, asymmetrically peaked bodice and layered, champagne-hued skirt of this demure dress. Made with love in the USA and available for purchase in May, this fantastic frock pairs beautifully with strawberry pumps and chocolate clutch, for a look that flaunts your refined tastes like no other. Crazy about this ethereal ...
It was love at first sight with this luxurious look by Eva Franco! From its silky, ivory lining to its delicate, web-like overlay, this fit-and-flare dress has all of the qualities you've been looking for in a formal frock. Couple this piece with baby-blue heels, a pink hair bow, and demure gold jewelry. This marriage of contemporary simplicity and vintage-inspired charm will have you looking stylishly ever after!
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 ...
Looking for a celebration dress thats as girly and glam as it is sophisticated and contemporary? Wear this versatile, flowy frock, and capture a look that totally rules! The ruched, sheer overlay and fit-and flare shape give this dress a classic feel, while a plunging neckline and eye-popping hue keep it feeling fresh and fabulous. Express your elegant side by wearing it with floral earrings and strappy heels, or play up a more unexpected aesthetic by pairing it with a sleek, metallic cuff, peep-toe wedges, and a slender, shiny headband. Your dazzling look always earns a warm reception!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! You linger along the edge of the dance floor, coyly swaying your gorgeous Stop Staring! dress along with the romantic tunes. From across the room, your paramour catches eye of your subtle pink bow print that's winking in the alluring light. Your sweet suitor eagerly asks you to dance, and in such a classic, fit-and-flare silhouette, you simply can't resist the temptation to twirl across the floor. Alongside ladylike pumps, pearl earrings, and an understated hair comb, the dazzle of this dress is undeniable!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Explore the beach boardwalk in this blue-green gown! Your radiant reflection catches your eye as you window-shop for souvenirs, and you pause to admire the waves of fabric rippling at your neckline. Your iridescent accessories sparkle like seashells, while comfy sandals and 70's sunnies complement your casual shoreline elegance. Awash in a tide of teal, you'll look perfect out on the pier!
Your little sisters have always looked up to you to lead the way in great style, and when youre wearing this beautiful eggshell dress by Eva Franco, you will not lead them astray! Shine sophistication down on them by donning its rounded collar that dips down to an elegant back-V, and glitter the way with the grace of its metallic gold strands that glide through a tapestry-like floral fabric. Practical aspects such as a lining and hidden side zip make way for fine details, such as neat pleats and a removable flower pin on its waistline. When paired with the classic silhouette of a pump in pearlized white, as well as polished vintage jewelry, this frock will have your younger siblings squirming in glee at your elegant choice!
Love is in the air when you wear this beautifully breezy maxi dress! Sheer smoky-grey, beach-sand beige, and sunset-peach layers course about its ruched, halter-neck bodice. This romantic, artfully wrapped fabric gives way to a flowing, feminine skirt, which plays gracefully against your lovely, metallic sandals. Understated, dangling earrings and a modern gold cuff give your look an extra touch of glamour that will blow away your fellow fashionistas. Ethereal and elegant, it's no wonder you've fallen for this feminine frock!
Nobody puts this beauty in the corner! It's obvious that this dazzling dress deserves to be on the dancefloor, basking in the style spotlight. Composed of lovely lilac-colored silk, with a hidden rear zip, built-in bust cups, and a metallic silver belt that will accent your fabulous figure, this posh piece is the perfect partner for performances and parties alike. So, slip on this satin-lined stunner, tantalizing tights, a feathered fascinator, a chic shrug, and your dancin' shoes, and you're sure to have the most fashionably fabulous time imaginable!
This just in - local fashionista updates her formal wardrobe with a stunning, strapless gown that's sure to make headlines! Draped in a navy chiffon overlay and accented by a slender, gold belt, this flowing, Grecian-inspired dress will be the top story of your town. Just add a geometric statement necklace, gold heels, and a bold bangle, and you've got your next elegant event outfit covered! Whether you wear it to a friend's wedding, a museum gala, or a romantic date, this piece always keeps your look anchored in glamour!
With as much ease as the floating notes of the string quartet, you start your nimble footwork, the full skirt of your ivory dress bouncing along with your every stunning step. Classically cut and impeccably modeled, this sleeveless piece boasts an elegant bateau neckline, a sophisticated scooped, button-up back, a black waistband, adorned with a bow in the front and secured with a hook and eye in back, and a tulle underlay to encourage swaying of your skirt. Artfully accessorized with a rhinestone sparkler around your neck, opalescent T-straps, and gardenia pinned into your up-do, this dazzling dress is as impressively elegant as your dance floor maneuvering.
You've been invited to give a lectureon contemporary poetry at your local college! Now that your notes are prepared, you want an outfit that strikes a poetic balance between knowledgeable and casual. Let your inner expert shine when you compare and contrast modern movements in this knit maxi dress! This long sleeve, milk chocolate brown- and grey-striped dress boasts waist shirring on both sides and a comfy scoop neckline. Juxtapose the stripes with a black braided belt, knee-high boots, and a denim blazer, and you'll wow the class with your winning metaphors!
Pittsburgh-based designer Kelly Lane has an uncanny eye for artful sophistication. By blending form-flattering silhouettes, totally wearable knit fabrics, and bold compositions of color and print, like the geometric diamond clusters of this mocha latte dress, her eco-friendly line will definitely uplift your week to a place of pure enjoyment. Each piece is crafted ethically by a family-run business in New York's garment district in limited run batches, and their tags are even made of 100% recycled paper. A fab frock featuring 3/4 length sleeves, draped front pockets, and a stylish semi-wrap front combined with feel-good fashion practices? Don't mind if you do!
From designer duds to vintage treasures, fierce fashion has always been your passion. It's no surprise, then, that you feel right at home in this leopard-print shift - its long sleeves, ruched waist, and silky, body-hugging fabric are as flattering as they are fabulous. Worn with citrus-hued heels, angular earrings, and a statement ring, this dress is simply 'purr'-fect!
Now that Aprils showers have come and gone, everywhere you turn you see a fresh flower in bloom. To celebrate the season, you don your favorite floral frock. Dresses by Trollied Dolly bear witness to the travels, colors, and cultures encountered by the sister founders who are committed to fun clothes, original designs, and adventurous prints and patterns. The willow-hued 100% cotton is daintily dotted with navy spots that accent the navy bodice trim and front waist bow. This fabric also features feathered friends in flight, clutching red blooms in their tiny beaks. Slide into slingback wedges and embellish your look with simple pearl earrings and bracelet. In this dress, youre definitely a blooming beauty!
If you're craving to capture a look full of retro recollection, take a gander at this darling dress by British brand Trollied Dolly. A print of perky polka dots and dainty daisies stands out against the vibrant viridian background, and the knotted details at the neckline and waist kick it up a nostalgic notch. The attached belt and rear shirring ensure a most flattering fit, while the peek-a-boo, sweetheart neckline is a cut above in cuteness. Wear this 100% cotton dress with ankle-tied espadrilles, a woven handbag, and a bow clipped in your hair for a look of good, old-fashioned glam!
Time for a ride on your retro scooter? Try this striped, bow-bedecked dress on for style before heading off into the sunset! Frocks by Trollied Dolly bear witness to the travels, colors, and cultures encountered by the sister-founders who are committed to fun clothes, original designs, and adventurous prints and patterns. This cute, simple dress, featuring an A-line skirt, bubblegum-pink-and-navy stripes, and a big navy bow at the neckline, is sure to win over hearts all over the land when paired with mustard stockings and a pair of grey saddle shoes!
Since your planner teems with thrifting, dating, shopping, studying, and crafting, you need this buttercup- and cherry-dotted navy dress because it has your agenda covered from AM to PM! Frocks by Trollied Dolly bear witness to the travels, colors, and cultures encountered by the sister-founders who are committed to fun clothes, original designs, and adventurous prints and patterns. Worn with a red woven belt, cap sleeves, and hidden back zipper, this 100% cotton dazzler is no exception. From the ribbon bow finishing the Peter Pan collar to the faceted red buttons across the top and side pockets, this dress never stops wowing you! Bring out the red piped accents with patent Mary Janes, cashmere socks, and a wool brim hat that keeps your look 'all that'!
Your bubbly personality deserves an outfit to match, and this shift by Trollied Dolly is just the sweet style to do the trick! Frocks by Trollied Dolly bear witness to the travels, colors, and cultures encountered by the sister-founders who are committed to fun clothes, original designs, and adventurous prints and patterns. Covered in a sprinkling of blue, navy, pink, and white polka dots and topped with a darling bow detail, this cherry-soda-red, vanilla-trimmed frock will surely refresh your wardrobe. Pair this playful, peek-a-boo-back dress with classic Mary Janes, a pair of pearly earrings, and a charming handbag, for a look that's sparkling with style!
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