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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!
No matter the seas you're sailing over, your journey will be extra lovely when you're wearing this dress from Danish designer Edith and Ella. Named after designer and director Line Markvardsen's grandmothers, Edith & Ella remixes retro silhouettes and sensibilities into bold, brilliant styles like this pale cream, practically pure-cotton dress. With a sailor collar, blue striping, and a bow upon the bust, this pin-up-inspired piece is pretty much magical. Wearing it with a sun hat, strappy sandals, and delicate silver jewelry, you'll master a look so dreamy, it seems the stuff of make-believe!
The beauty of the lush flora and fauna of the city butterfly garden is only equaled by the glamour of your Eva Franco frock! Petite white butterflies flutter across the sheer, robin's-egg-blue overlay of this feminine fit-and-flare. With its white patent belt cinched around your waist, this prim and pretty dress provides the perfect complement to your ivory kitten heels, rosebud earrings, and delicate pendant. It's no wonder your heart soars when you wear this adorable dress!
Draft this dress into your outfit, and you'll be looking fab while spectating in the stands! With its horizontally striped bodice and vertically striped, slightly pleated skirt, this knit fit-and-flare is game for a bit of casual glam. Team this piece up with a pair of lo-top sneakers, a pair of wayfarer sunnies, and a scarf in your crew's colors. With this dress in the roster, your look will be a home run!
Embracing your own qualities and quirks is the recipe for confidence, as is dressing in pieces that complement your favorite attributes - pieces like this cherry- and navy-striped dress! With its decorative onyx-gloss buttons, slight princess seaming, and smooth, semi-stretch fabric, it lays in a lovely way atop your silhouette, like a piece that was made just for you. Simply secure its brass back zipper, slip on some golden-poppy tights with a pair of round-toed booties, then grab for the piece of outwear that speaks to your specific style most!
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!
Just as the sea brings fish to satisfy the inhabitants of its shoreline, this delightful dress offers fundamental elements of fashion to your daily wardrobe! Colored in a soothing shade of sun, and buttoned beneath flattering lapels, this is the paramount dress to pair with navy pumps and a a nautically striped bag for the seafood buffet. This frock is also significantly stylish with its tank cut, silky lining, and elasticized back band as you sit on the dock and feel the spritz of the surf. Slip this crucial garment over your head - you'll see what we mean!
When you first laid eyes on this peppermint-stick striped dress, you knew it was meant to be. Featuring a gathered keyhole bust, open back, and stripes of every-which-way, this crimson- and alabaster-hued, fit-and-flare frock will grace your figure in fresh minty fun. Paired with a navy-hued cardigan, cherry-red wedges, and a stack of candy-colored bangles, you'll have a look that's fresh and sweet, just like your favorite candy!
You've invited all of your new neighbors over to enjoy warm pie and fresh acquaintances. What to wear to meet and greet these nearby residents was no question - this darling dress' patterned whitewash-and-navy stripes, topped with a collar of embroidered, Battenburg lace, matches the decor of your current country home consummately, and its cotton blend with a silky skirt lining creates the utmost in comfort all evening! With 'adorn'-able touches like a thin braided belt in black faux leather over an elasticized waistband, a buttoned keyhole closure in the back, and the grassy green, vintage-inspired T-straps you match to the simple cardi you wear, you will enchant your new friends with your style just as much as they charm you with their gifts of welcome!
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.
As you snack on elegant hors d'oeuvres at a swanky beachfront venue, your friends compliment the way your fabulous frock embodies the beauty of the seaside setting. The striped weave of its navy body mimics the rippling ocean just off the broad deck, and the ivory block at the hem of your dress rivals the luxurious hue of the white sands. Amidst golden earrings, a glamorous cocktail ring, and nautical-red kitten heels, this dress makes a splash at your amazing event!
You look out over the balcony of your rented Parisian apartment at your fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower. You're in your favorite navy- and white-striped frock, which feels perfect for a city that has utterly stolen your heart - the home of effortless style. Indeed, easy wear is the name of the game in this 100% cotton dress, thanks to its sweet scoop neck, comfortable drawstring waist, and deep front pockets that are perfect for stowing vintage French postcards. With opaque stockings, ankle boots, and a white pea coat, this darling dress is all you ever want to wear, and your beloved Paris is where you'll always stay!
Even the seagulls speckling this rope-striped sailorette frock can see that your fashion sense is anything but asleep! A design by hard-to-find German brand Blutsgeschwister, which creates clothes that exude individualism, creativity, femininity, and nostalgia, this cotton 'style'-saving dress features striped ribbon trim on its square pockets and button-adjusted straps, and script embroidery reminding you to 'Dance' to get you through rough waters. Remaining stylish through a sail through the Atlantic Ocean or promenade past seas of wheat, this red, white, and blue dress with a low, fitted back will set hearts afloat when paired with navy Mary Janes, a rouge bow in your hair, and that beaming smile as a beacon of beauty!
Standing on your toes, you grab a good glimpse of the fabulous floats and marching bands striding down the street. In the distance, you see your favorite childhood cartoon character in costume, and he's carrying a basket of candy to toss to the crowd. Though the crowd is mighty, he spots you in your stand-out, stylish dress, with its brilliant black and gorgeous grey stripes, and he tosses some sweets in your direction. The 100% cotton full lining keeps you cool under the sun, and crisscrossed back ruching and the little applique details on the right shoulder strap are delightful details. You catch a few pieces and throw them in your canvas tote, adjust your stylish sunglasses, and continue to watch the festivities in your comfortable red wedges.
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.
On a late-night stroll down your secluded dock, you notice the braided and criss-crossed cream ropes that decorate your dress' waistline and wrapped V-neck gleaming in the moon's glow. Upon arriving to the end of the pier after a series of slight clicks coming from your red fabric wedges, you swish the sunflower- and scalloped-eyelet pattern decorating the lined skirt of this frock, and you look up to find that you have company! Startled to see your secret admirer at your special hideout, you gasp as a hand lifts to your chest - decorated with a nautical necklace - and suddenly, emotions swell between the two of you. You weren't planning for a fairy-tale evening like this, but looking down at your lovely blue dress once again, you realize it's no coincidence that you came dressed for ...
Sometimes a dress is so magical, it makes you long for somewhere special and new to wear it. With stylish touches like a foldover, ascot-style collar and red anchor buttons, this sleeveless blue frock, a style found exclusively at ModCloth, will steal all the attention away from the sights on your tour. As you drive between cities in your patterned tights, a nautical headband, and striped wedges, your soft, comfortable dress proves to be the perfect travel companion. Sheathed in this charming shift, you curl up in your seat and watch the world go by. Love this fetching frock? Check out this dashing design in a host of other haute hues!
As a home architect, you can often be found designing practical home layouts that maintain their interior beauty. In your plans for your future abode, you've developed your dream living space that keeps each room - and the people in them - harmoniously connected. While you sketch new designs that optimize every room, you'll feel creative and comfortable in this sheer tank dress. The flowing structure of these lines keep you cool with a sweetheart collar, bust darts, and flexible waist. Navy and cream stripes take shape in turn with alternating sizes, and this flowing frock looks great as you walk the neighborhood while seeking one's muse. Look and feel your best when you match this dress with a braided brown belt, mocha cardigan, and knee-high suede boots. Now you've created a ...
True, you live your life in the fast lane, but that doesn't mean you have to leave your sense of style behind! Channel the coy, cutesy glamour of the 60s by slipping into this adorable dress, and - BAM!- you've got a look that equals high-fashion in a flash! With panels of white flanking the black bodice and striping the A-line skirt, and golden buttons decorating the top, this notable number is simply 'mod' for you. Wear it with pink tights, patent flats, and an envelope clutch, and you'll become the foremost fashionista in no time!
Standing on your toes, you grab a good glimpse of the fabulous floats and marching bands striding down the street. In the distance, you see your favorite childhood cartoon character in costume, and he's carrying a basket of candy to toss to the crowd. Though the crowd is mighty, he spots you in your stand-out, stylish dress, with its radiant red and gorgeous grey stripes, and he tosses some sweets in your direction. The 100% cotton full lining keeps you cool under the sun, and crisscrossed back ruching and the little applique details on the right shoulder strap are delightful details. You catch a few pieces and throw them in your canvas tote, adjust your stylish sunglasses, and continue to watch the festivities in your comfortable navy wedges.
An entirely new experience is just a puddle jump away, and you're going prepared by dressing in this fashion 'school' frock! Swim with fish who float a bit differently while flaunting this dress' ruffle collar that ties in the back, and taste a fresh kind of algae while wearing a brown belt buckled around its elasticized waist. With plenty of tank decorations to visit, and wild waves to encounter in your tall socks and riding boots, this yellow and blue fish-filled dress deserves to make an appearance in many 'over there' adventures!
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!
You're laid-back but have a chic style, which is proven by your super soft frock. This crazy comfortable dress is made of finely knit, nearly silky material in a bright bold hue of passionate scarlet. Featuring a flattering bust with twisty gathered fabric, one piquant diagonal strap, and a skirt that gently free flows from the empire waist, this dress will make you feel at home while out on the town. Wear with platform wedges and a vintage shawl to impress fashionistas from LA to SF!
This daring maxi is not for the timid! Cast in a sassy midnight 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 strappy sandals, bold statement jewelry, and the poise of a goddess!
No equations are needed to see that this gorgeously draped dress is a stylistic force of nature! Soft, sweeping swaths of fabric surge and spill across this deep teal dress, creating quiet, pleated currents down the skirt, and twisting up and over the shoulder to form a strap. Simply slide on a pair of shimmery sandals, metallic jewelry, and sleek shades, and you'll have onlookers gushing their admiration!
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!
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