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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 an etiquette expert, you've learned all the rules and love teaching them! From which fork to use first to the proper handshake, you know that these rules exist to make people feel at ease. Deciding what to wear for your next class is simple with this mod and well-mannered candy-apple-red dress. A properly contrasting white Peter Pan collar matches the detachable belt, while the prim waist pleats give this dress some twirl. Mind your style manners and match it with ballet flats and a cute cardi. After work, invent your own fashion rules with bold tights and a fun fedora!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! There's really very little as perfectly picturesque as the sight of doves descending on a peaceful garden - though this marvelous mauve dress may be almost as lovely to behold. Crafted of floral lace layered over a shell of coordinating satin, this darling dress boasts an effortless elegance owed to its demure Peter Pan collar and enticing back cutout fastened with three gleaming buttons at the neck. Take this blushing beauty of a frock out for a stroll in flower-tipped flats, frilly ankle socks, and a long, romantic coat, and you're sure to add to the beauty of this already stunning setting.
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! 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!
Hooked on nautical looks? Lower this navy dress from its hanger to grab hold of that style you have a hankering for as you herald your love for this dress down by the dock! Suitable for any sailorette, with azure anchors spritzed over it, and prettied up with puffy short sleeves and a slim bow perched under its Peter Pan collar, this oceanside frock is quick to become the grapnel of your garment selection. Slip a pair of ruby red rainboots beneath its elasticized waistband and lined skirt, set a sea creature cuff around your wrist, and fill in your fly-fishing friends that you've got to get going - you have many more marina-dwelling comrades to 'sea' while wearing this dress!
Want to look picture-perfect for your upcoming studio shoot? This dress will aid in getting that photo just right. The smooth, black velvet Peter Pan collar is striking against the rusty vermilion body of the dress. Shaping seams at the bust and pleating in the skirt creates a subtle feminine silhouette. Add solid tights, vintage loafers, and a retro hairstyle for a look that will capture everyone's fancy.
There's no place you would rather be than racing your sailboat upon the high seas. Clad in this coral and ecru boat-printed dress, you guide your steady and stylish crew through windy days and white-capped waters. Featuring a Peter Pan collar and keyhole neckline bedecked with a bow, this fit-and-flare dress will be your go-to frock for all seaworthy occasions. Pair this yawl-covered dress with a navy cardigan, shell-colored boat shoes, and an anchor-shaped brooch for a look that will receive an ocean's worth of compliments.
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'!
Like your ideal weekend, a fabulous dress is fun, carefree, and includes a few surprises. With its notched collar, pleated skirt, black grosgrain belt, cream-and-tan check pattern, and unexpected black buttons down the back, this darling dress by British designer Miss Patina perfectly exemplifies those qualities. Whether you wear this cotton cutie with wingtip flats and frilly ankle socks for a Saturday picnic in the park or sport it with patterned peep toes for a fancy Sunday morning brunch, you'll find everything you want to do on the weekend is improved when you do it is this dear dress!
When you're feeling compelled to cover your frame in a fun, vintage-inspired piece, look no further than this notable, navy number - one of our co-founder Susan's exclusive designs for ModCloth's Make the Cut Collection! After assembling a retro-fabulous mood board incorporating some lovely looks of her own design, Susan invited aspiring designers to submit their own sketches for ModCloth Facebook fans to vote into production along with this pretty piece. Made with love in the USA and available for purchase in May, this fantastic frock boasts tiny white spots across its fitted bodice and flared skirt, and a singular, V-cut grouping of straps for extra panache. For an ensemble so striking, it's sure to inspire an outpour of compliments from all you meet, pair this knockout dress with ...
You wouldn't imagine arriving at your friend's fete without bringing your signature cherry pie, and you can't think of a reason not to wear a matching dress, as well! Twirl toward her front door in the flirty, A-line skirt of this wrap-top frock to offer her the gift you bear, and she'll surely be delighted by the button-adjusted, cross-back straps of this sky-blue style! Brightening up her party with this peppy, fruit-filled look, made complete by rouge mid-heels and pearl jewelry, your pal is appreciative of how pleasant your presence always is, and you assure her it's a pleasure!
Sipping on a paper straw from a bottle of ice-cold ginger brew is oh-so-nice - and when you've got this bubbly cotton frock on, your warm-weather enjoyment of this zippy beverage will increase tenfold! In an adorable, retro-inspired style, this darling dress boasts a foldover notched collar, sassy ribbon bow belt, and a fun, polka dot print that rises to the top of the sartorial scene. Pair this dress with over-the-knee grey socks, freshly polished saddle shoes, and a lightweight cardi for a look that's oh-so-sweet!
This 1950s-inspired dress is perfect for an after-school date at the ice cream parlor! Wearing this vibrant, papaya-orange hue, you'll be spotted right away by your companion. And, as you share an ice cream float, you'll both admire the fabric-covered buttons down the front and the dainty cap sleeves. The fitted bodice is the perfect accompaniment to the slightly flared skirt, cinched waist, and matching sash. As you lean in for a sip, the slight stretch of this cotton-blend dress will keep you comfortable. Wear this piece with a knit cardi and T-straps for thirst-quenching style! Love this fetching frock? Check out this dashing design in a host of other haute hues!
As you wait for the opener to finish up their set, you squeeze the hand of the bass player of the all-girl jazz fusion band you sing in. She assures you there is nothing to worry about! "Look at that dress," she says of your deep rouge strapless stage outfit, "you command attention!" It felt good to hear the encouragement, and glancing down at the buttoned diagonal flap across the boning of your princess seams, and the row of black buttons that line the pleated wrap skirt, you realized how right she is. Squeezing her hand once more, you click together your patent leather heels and jingle your chandelier earrings, with an inkling that this performance might be your best yet!
You scored a seat in the audience for your favorite retro quiz show, and to optimize your chances of being chosen to participate, you've arrived wearing this eye-catching, 1970s-inspired wrap frock in prevailing primary colors, paired with teal low wedges and a fun little mustard-colored cardi! The host won't be able to help selecting the sweetie in the short-sleeved A-line to stand on stage, and when you take your first step in front of the audience, you'll feel confident in the pale lining and invisible back zip of your frock. Guess the final answer to win the ultimate giveaway in the certainly cute zigzags of this vintage-inspired vestment!
Flash! After a relaxing, long weekend out-of-state, you're catapulted back to the daily grind in what seems like minutes. Absolutely determined to keep your good-times 'tude by way of exciting ensembles, you pair this vibrantly printed, knit, wrap-front dress, with blueberry suede wedges, an ice cream cone-charm necklace, and a vintage, braided belt. The midnight navy and fantastic fuchsia hues of your frock's confetti pixels excite your senses each time you catch a glimpse of your get-up, and with your hands tucked casually into its side pockets, you realize you've done it - your marvelous mood has been maintained!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Bring vintage style from decades past speeding straight into your retro-inspired life with this lovely fuschia-hued A-line dress! The overlapping V-neckline highlights the bodice down to the darling defined empire waist and the flowy cap sleeves add just the right amount of sassy sophistication. The dress takes on a faux-wrap persona with its side-tying, bowed belt that pulls the whole look together for the final feminine touch. Paired with your printed tights, platform boots, and a silver statement necklace, this frock wil have people wondering if you really are a time traveler because you get your retro style so right!
With this dear dress in your possession, you can't stop contemplating the excellent ensembles that you'll construct with it. Its deep blue hue inspires you to pair it with a sparkling pair of stockings, while the soft, almost suede-like material causes you to don a jersey, pumpkin-hued cardi to complement its gentle touch. The obi-influenced, removable belt gets your mind thinking about bold statements, so you finish off your outfit with a pair of studded ankle boots. Perfect! What's more, the possible outfit combinations are endless!
We can't help but think this frock would look fabulous on you! Its knit beige fabric is pointelled to perfection, while a lined, gathered skirt falls below a chestnut colored belt that's immersed in abstract style. Sit a stone strand around your neck, step into brown buckled wedges, and let the subtle sash do the rest of the work as you go from place to place bathed in beauty!
Clad in this strapless dress printed with a vibrant bouquet of yellow roses, you confidently stride across the garden stage to accept your certificate. Featuring a lightly structured sweetheart neckline, pleats at the bust and skirt, and an adjustable belt, your style will commence with this formfitting dress. Tuck your diploma into one of the two side pockets and pair this vintage-inspired dress with braided flats, bronze jewelry, and a woven clutch for a look that will be at top of its class.
Named by Moriah in our Imagination Vacation edition of Name It and Win It, this pristinely perfect, sunshine yellow strapless boasts all its beauteous glory just for you. Hosting a tulle-hemmed underskirt, flattering padded bust, and matching sash belt, this cheerful piece is fresh-packed with all the frock features you love. Don it with strappy sandals, a cropped jacket, and a patent clutch to show your zest for fashion.
Sun-warmed roses perfuming the air, a picnic table under a shady tree, and a platter of luxuriously frosted cupcakes are all the decorations you need for a birthday garden party - and all you need to wear to complete the celebration is this floral strapless dress with pink lemonade-hued flats and a lacy cardigan. The dress features a wide waistband, dainty pleated skirt, and smocking at the back for a perfect fit. Made of sunny yellow cotton printed with lush cabbage roses that range from cherry blossom to vermilion, this dress was made for long, bright afternoons spent making memories. In fact, it's so sweetly festive, you may feel like the birthday girl every time you put it on.
At your special milestone party, it's no surprise that you look so sublime, for on top of your glowing grin and in-suppressible positive attitude, you're wearing this bubbly, white dress that makes your entire appearance just adorable! Waves of eyelets on its swingy, A-line skirt serve as a sweet foundation for the sophisticated small pleats that interlock under its padded bust and sweetheart neckline. With a rhinestone-embellished cardigan draped over the hidden back zip and sparkling gold heels for some twinkle on your toes, this fete frock helps to illuminate how awesome it is to celebrate none other than Y-O-U!
Each time you don this nautically-inspired striped dress by Dear Creatures, you're reminded of the summer you spent at the shore. The two designers behind this sweet brand created it with idea of paying homage to decades past, while leading the pack in determining the top looks of tomorrow. Featuring a navy rope woven through the bodice, figure-flattering seam detailing, and a vintage-inspired fit-and-flare silhouette, this black and white striped dress will harken back to days gone by, while making you feel undeniably modern. Layer a crimson cardigan over your shoulders to keep out the sea breeze, fasten an heirloom necklace around your neck, and slip on a pair of bright white canvas flats for a look that is 'shore' to be a hit with all who see you.
Enter our Cheers to the Future Name It and Win It Contest by thinking of a marvelous moniker for this fab frock! With its lace overlay, tied halter neckline, and braided, caramel-brown belt, this feminine look celebrates fresh, contemporary fashion while giving a glamorous nod to the boho beauties of the past. Create an original name for this cloud-white dress - the perfect accompaniment to gladiator sandals, dramatic gold earrings, and an armful of colorful bracelets - and you could find it in your own wonderful wardrobe!
While lovers around the world recite romantic poems to one another, the only one igniting a glimmer in your eye on this evening is la bella luna! Donning this pure-white dress, you sneak outside to spend time together, for you love the way your moon illuminates the crinkle fabric, sheer, crocheted waist, and dramatic V of this boho frock. Pair it with wrapping sandals, a turquoise necklace falling over the tank you have lining this shift, and layers of bracelets beneath the fluttering sleeves and sides of your dress, and you're sure to incite a smile from the man in the moon!
If you're looking for the perfect dress to don for a summer day spent outdoors, look no further than this navy-embroidered white halter dress! This fully lined dress features a decorative front button placket and embroidered bodice and skirt, composed in a vintage-inspired silhouette that will ensure you spend the day in comfort. Throw a cherry-red cardigan around your shoulders and pair this crisp, 100% cotton dress with basket-woven wedges, vintage jewelry, and a printed tote in which to pack your picnic.
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