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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!
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You have fond memories of writing and receiving letter after letter from an old love, but today, styled all too playfully in this purple dress with pops of pink polka dots by Bernie Dexter, you smile that you're committed completely to yourself and your style. 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, starting with the ruched bodice of this A-line dress. With a colored piece of paper in one of this frock's pockets, you reread enlightening lines of encouragement that you've written as reminders to yourself. As you step a cream peep toe onto the stage, with a small locket hanging from behind this back-zipped dress' tied halter, you hear roaring applause and begin your speech on the empowerment of ...
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! For the opening of your best friend's shoe store, you proudly help greet guests flaunting her footwear beneath this cotton, mid-century-inspired midi dress by hard-to-find British designer Emily and Fin! Placed under the natural waist and pocketed black A-line skirt of this frock, you allow your gal's original designs to pop, while the black-dotted design of its gathered, sleeveless tan top garners attention toward your impeccable personal style! Play off the pretty buckles and tapestry design of those pumps by pairing vintage earrings and adding an embellished comb in your updo, and even the doormat will feel honored to be near you!
Your style is as sweet as your bakery confections when you're 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 you'll be serving up swoon-worthy style!
Your style is as sweet as your bakery confections when youre manning your food truck in this darling dress! Its sugar-white polka dots on anise-black 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 cotton candy cardigan, and youll be serving up swoon-worthy style!
While you find it unfortunate that every season can't be summer, it's easy to remain upbeat with the flare of both the sun and this dress gracing your gait through the park! As you take a seat on a wooden bench, crossing your legs under the A-line of this cotton, cap-sleeved dress, you smooth the pleasing black polka dots of its smokey lilac skirt over your thick knit tights and tall black boots. Then, adjusting the petite black cardi you've belted over this frock's wide, gathered waistband, which boasts an overlapping V-neck, your ear perks up to the sound of a sparrow, which sings a melody to sweetly accompany the beauteous scene you've created right in the center of the square!
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.
For keeping up the tally of stylish young ladies out there, for never forgetting what an adorable blue dress like this can do for your attitude, and for feeling as flirty in this fun polka dotted dress as possible, we want to thank you! After all, a smile is contagious, and how could you not smile at the swooping V-neckline, dotted tie belt and button panel, and pure cotton make of this frock? We think you, your red wedges, heart pendant necklace, and positive outlook in this dress is something to be grateful for!
Champagne may make your nose tickle, but this sweet sleeveless dress certainly tickles your fancy in all the right ways! With a mesh-striped full skirt, a smattering of bubble-like black dots, hook-and-eye secured waistband with front bow, and V-cut, button-up back, this pale pink frock makes you giddy with glamour every time you indulge in its satiny embrace. Pair it with netted tights, platform Mary Janes, and a crinkly wrap, and toast to good times and great fashion in this adorable ensemble.
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!
When you laid eyes on this polka dot frock by Bernie Dexter, you knew it needed a home in your wardrobe! Designer Bernie Dexter has been a makeup maven, a pin-up model, and a '50s-inspired fashion designer, and she loves making must-have retro styles for your contemporary closet. This black and white dress features a flirty, ruched bodice, vintage-inspired halter neckline, and a twirl-worthy skirt. Fulfill your fashion fantasies by pairing this dress with peep-toe pumps, a bright head scarf, and cat-eye glasses. Indulge your desire for dapper dresses with this look!
With white polka dots like the sea salt that spritzes you while standing starboard-side, with a ruched, pointed neckline like the bow of the ship you sail on, and with sweeping waves of white and stripes along this lined dress' hem, you never cease to sparkle as the sun does on the waves while wearing this navy dress! Giving its A-line skirt a twirl as you skip across deck to see what the captain's up to, your rouge shoes and belt beam as brightly as your red-lipped smile - the one that warms hearts on a chilly night at sea, hotter than the sun does in an afternoon on the open ocean!
There is nothing more delectable than a well-dressed dessert. For an equally satisfying treat, decorate yourself in this graham cracker-colored tank dress, with polka dots the color of whipped cream. Designed with an open back that ties, lace trim, and lined for good measure, this dress blends well with a mix of antique gold jewelry, a woven clutch, and peep toe wedges, for a look that's sinfully sweet. Whether sampling pastries at a local food fair or sifting through recipe collections at a vintage bookstore, flaunt your latest signature ingredient in an array of stylish looks.
From your perch upon your porch you watch as ferry boats come and go across the bay below you, the summer sun glittering atop the water. Clad in this picnic-perfect, 100% cotton halter dress of navy-and-white gingham, trimmed with polka dots and cherry-red piping, you lay out a weekend feast for your closest of friends. As the light morning breeze ruffles the fully lined circle skirt, you stash a handmade menu in one of the two side pockets and take one last glance in the mirror - admiring how the sweetheart neckline and smocked back grace your figure - before welcoming the first of your guests. Paired with vintage-inspired heels and a navy cardigan to keep out the late-morning breeze, you've created a look that will take you from brunch to boardwalk in no time flat.
As you stroll through the square with no place to go, the noon bells chime a familiar tune to which you hum along and ruffle the pleated skirt of this navy-trimmed white dress. The fact that you're free of commitments makes you smile, and as you stop to sit on a park bench, you trace a finger over the gold rings of this frock's red and blue dots, and along its two-toned belt as well. Thankful for the perfect sunny day in which to wear this lined and side-zipped dress, you cutely kick your mustard wedges in front of you, jingle your armful of bangles, and begin to realize exactly how lovely it is to spend this afternoon both fashionably and with leisure!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Bring the beauty of the winter woods to your wardrobe with this retro dress by Stop Staring! The vibrant fir and deep, spruce green tones of this houndstooth frock stand out in a forest of fashions, as does the cap-sleeved, '50s-inspired cut. Zip on this dress alongside a pair of patterned, snow-white tights, twinkling, tinsel-silver bracelets, and dainty pendant earrings, and branch out into a world of evergreen elegance!
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!
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.
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!
Stepping onto the dance floor, you clasp hands with your partner as the uproarious music unfolds before you. With tumultuous trumpets trilling and double bass booming, you spin and twirl, blurring the luminous lemon polka dots and bright marshmallow piping on your blueberry-hued dress by Trollied Dolly. 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. With the playful self-tie belt of this dress knotted in a blythe bow, you've added a sweet locket and vintage-inspired heels to complete your lindy hop look.
Named after one of our favorite fashion bloggers, this pretty polka dot dress is retro-inspired and ready to wear! Featuring a collared halter neck and button front with an elastic self belt, this charming dress gets an 'A+' in style. Pair it with a simple cardigan and comfortable wedges for a smart ensemble that will take you from a day teaching class to an evening of fun with your local activity club!
As a girl, you used to hide behind the large, purple puffs of flowers in your backyard when you were feeling bashful. This evening, as you dress for a first date, you purposely select the sweet violet hues of this hydrangea-covered A-line by Bernie Dexter to keep you in the comfort zone of that memory. 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! This piece's ruched and structured sweetheart neckline, between a casually tied halter, make this cotton frock almost as stunning as your smile. As your sister zips up the back of this dress for you, you perch pearls in your ears and buckle iridescent white peep toes onto your peds to prepare for this hopefully perfect evening!
To celebrate daring designers who use the most fun fabrics for their clothing, you've decided to host a gathering! Be the hostess with the mostest when you wear this plentifully patterned, 50s-inspired dress! Covered in white polka dots and red roses, this black number, with an elasticized back, brags festive red piping on its collared sweetheart neckline and halter straps! Red tulle hemming the lining create a sense of fun-loving luxury in your party girl look, and would be completed with patent leather T-straps and a bow pinned above your ear!
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. ...
You like to consider yourself something of a modern-day Audrey - you have impeccable taste, and value elegance and grace above all else, but like to keep things interesting! Well, then, allow us to introduce you to this sleeveless dress - with its basic black hue and classic fit-and-flare silhouette, it has the classic sophistication you look for in a garment, but its cutaway back that stretches coyly across the sides gives it a fashion forward edge. Slip into this magnificent piece, secure its oversized round buttons at the back, then add textured tights, bow-bedecked pumps, and a studded patent clutch, for a look that's part classic ingenue, part show-stopping stylista!
All you can seem to think about is the buttery hue of sunshine spilling over the hills and buildings - and this beautiful, 50s-inspired chiffon frock is a perfect representation of the warmer-weather sky! This gorgeous garment, which features foldover detailing at the crossover bust, as well as a tie waist and flowing skirt, makes for a perfect pairing when matched with sheer, patterned stockings and charcoal T-straps. Slip into your new dress, pull up the hidden side zipper, and grey skies will clear up ASAP!
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!
All moods are instantly uplifted when you slip into this bright, spunky A-line dress! Not only will you turn heads with the rich orange color of the dress and the meringue-hued detailing that intersects at the waist and wraps around the back, but you'll be getting double-takes when your admirers notice the tiny bursts of matching orange buttons that line the front of the dress! Paired with your strappy espadrilles and bright earrings, you're ready, and it's easy to put on a happy face and bask in the glow of serious fashion fun!
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!"
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!
Celebrate the joy that is within you by decorating your look with the watercolor scene of merriment that fills this Bernie Dexter-designed dress! As a makeup maven, a pin-up model, and a 50s-inspired fashion designer, Bernie Dexter knows how to set the backdrop for stunning style, as apparent by the bliss in the design of a subtle sweetheart neckline, rosette-adorned belt, and tied shoulder straps on this back-zipped and pocketed frock! Filling your outfit of rouge tights and polka-dotted wedges with festivity, the koi fish kites, spinning pinwheels, and cheerful children playing on this cotton dress are the most marvelous display of the delight that fills you with each new day!
Both simple and stunning, this sanguine-hued circle dress makes your appearance so appealing to the eye! It only takes the simple sparkle of single rhinestone earrings and the slight click of black velvet heels to enhance the sheen of this strapless dress to perfection. With a pair of bows - one breathtakingly tied atop its padded bust, and one cutely knotted atop a back zip, this lined dress adds a sublime dazzle to the beauty you already exude!
After all the work you put into your fundraising event, its no wonder you arrived looking stunning in the romantic sheen of this black and mocha dress. All within a fitted belt of noir velour, you flaunt a voluminous A-line skirt, the interlocking seams of a sweepingly elegant V-neck, and the dazzling asymmetry of this frock's flattering cap-sleeved shoulders. In celebration of the support of your cause, you stand in front of the ball in onyx peep toes and with a fascinator clipped onto your updo, and declare it time to dance!
Wondering how to best impress your holiday party date, you decide to keep it classic in this 1950s-inspired frock by Bettie Page Clothing! Retro-inspired designer Tatyana created Bettie 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!
Who wouldn't want to croon a ballad when they see you in this sultry frock? Charmingly crimson, with a flexible material that caresses your curves, this dress with a crossover sweetheart neckline and gentle pleats at the bust is made to impress. Add seamed stockings, sturdy T-straps, and a pearl necklace before stepping into your favorite jazz club for a martini and dulcet serenade.
You simply adore how the rising moon casts its glow upon the blooms of your garden, and you can't help but notice how the deep sapphire, aquamarine, and tourmaline hues of this vintage-inspired frock are so similar to the tulips in the moonlight. Featuring ruched cap sleeves, a wrapped bodice, and removable sash, this satiny dress will wrap you in the saturated hues of evening. Paired with onyx-hued kitten heels, an antique rhinestone necklace, and beaded clutch, your vintage-inspired silhouette will capture the attention of all around.
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 navy 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 deep blue 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. ...
When searching your wardrobe for a fancy frock to wear to tonight's date of dinner and dancing, you can't help but say yes to this LBD by Bettie Page! Tatyana, the bubbly designer behind the brand, creates pieces that exude the bold, feminine feel of the golden age of glamour. Featuring lattice detailing across the sweetheart bodice, a bow-bedecked waistband, and a figure-flattering silhouette, this cap-sleeved dress will add sweet sophistication to any fancy occasion. Pair it with back-seamed stockings, vintage-inspired heels, and heirloom jewelry, and you'll have a look that will make all around exclaim, "C'est magnifique!"
When searching your wardrobe for a fancy frock to wear to tonight's date of dinner and dancing, you can't help but say yes to this cherry-hued dress by Bettie Page! Tatyana, the bubbly designer behind the brand, creates pieces that exude the bold, feminine feel of the golden age of glamour. Featuring lattice detailing across the sweetheart bodice, a bow-bedecked waistband, and a figure-flattering silhouette, this cap-sleeved dress will add sweet sophistication to any fancy occasion. Paired with back-seamed stockings, vintage-inspired heels, and heirloom jewelry, you'll have a look that will make all around exclaim, "C'est magnifique!"
Thoughts of summer have you dreaming of a smooth breeze from the deck of a sailboat, but a reality check brings you back to a winter in the city. Channel your longing for a seaside spritz by donning this darling nautical dress by Bettie Page Clothing as you float through streams of people on the sidewalk! Retro-inspired designer Tatyana created Bettie Page Clothing out of a hankering to create high-quality, high-glamour fashion with a mix of the modern. With that in mind, she designed this long-sleeved dress boasting a mock turtleneck embellished with a diagonal button panel, which keep you as warm as a lounge sesh in the sun, while stripes of seaworthy scarlet and urban navy blue bring your dream one step closer to being true! Play off its red belt by pairing this knit dress with a ...
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