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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!
You love expressing your outgoing personality and vivacious vibes in eye-catching clothes like this vibrant ruby dress! Featuring a tulle-hemmed underskirt, flattering padded bust, and matching sash belt, this exuberant look is bursting with all the frock features you love. Don it with striking metallic pumps, a vegan faux fur stole, and a patent clutch, and flaunt your zest for fashion!
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!
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 planning an outfit for a dinner at the local diner, you look for pieces that are in-tune with your vintage-inspired style and utterly unique. Youve got a hit with this charming knit dress! Its red and white polka dot pattern and waistline bow make it a smart selection for your retro evening adventure. Play up the throwback appeal of this dress by composing it alongside saddle shoes, a broad headband, and some bow-shaped stud earrings. As you tap your feet in the glow of the jukebox, its clear that your outfit is a total hit!
Your friend dropped off her puppy for you to watch for the day, and went on her way. Immediately, you changed into this vibrant-red dress and went to see Dot run at the dog park! Feeling adorable strutting down the city street with a tied flutter sleeve that coordinates with the sash belting this frock's fitted waist, you couldn't feel more cute teamed up with this pooch! When your pal returned to pick up her pet, thanking you again and again for the favor, you simply kicked out a navy sandal from under the hem of this dress, and waving a bangle-covered wrist, assuring her it was not a problem - that her adorable dog completed your look!
Thrilled to find that your friend is visiting from out of town, you immediately get out your materials to create a craft together, just like in the old days! Drawing inspiration from this red-and-white dress by Tulle Clothing, you grab your supplies and start spiraling sisal rope to make rockin' wall art that will remind you of each other when you look at it! Tulle's flair for vintage-inspired modern apparel and accessories makes this frock a wise choice for your crafty wardrobe. Since starting in 1999, Tulle has been busy embellishing their styles with clever details, like this dress' two-bow neck embellishments and lining that falls from a fitted waist. Going to the door to greet your pal in your white espadrilles, and hugging her tightly with wrap-braceleted arms, you get to work ...
Equally as serene as the noir print of this dotted dress by Bernie Dexter, and just as deep as the rouge 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 black velvet 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!
This frock reminds you of all the summery scenes you've watched in this season's sweetest rom-coms. In fact, there's a certain famous damsel whom you feel would look right at home in this onyx-and-crimson, strappy frock! Its adjustable straps allow for an excellent fit, while the sweet neckline bow and pintucked pleats are details that have you feeling cheerfully charming. Be the star of your own show when you slip into this polka dot dress, a pair of wedge sandals, and a felt floppy sunhat!
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.
Keep your fashion momentum all year long by adding this sweet strapless frock to your regular wardrobe rotation. Perfect for layering with ribbed tights and a cuddly, draped cardi in winter or wearing with high-heeled sandals and a light wrap in summer, this beauty of a bohemian frock flaunts a sheer, wrapped skirt that falls over the simple coordinating shell with its sweeping high-low hemline and a shape-showcasing sash at the waist. Don't know what to wear for that big date or out to brunch with friends? Just go with the flow and reach for this airy dream of a dress!
Pretty please, grant this one request - that you always have a love as beautiful and bold as this dress! Its abstract pattern of wine-red roses, its flirty keyhole back, and its demure pleats invoke sighs of adoration wherever you flaunt this frock. With its simple sash hugging your waist, a pair of patent peep toes at your feet, and understated pearls decking your ears and wrists, you catalog classy dinner dates, adorable anniversaries, and countless kisses with your one true love. Eye-catching and elegant, your style will have you living fashionably ever after!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! You don't have to be a florist to have an eye for flower arrangements, as made apparent by the way you've chosen the countryside-inspired blooms on this beauteous dress to wear to your lunch date today! A garment by hard-to-find British designer Emily and Fin, this airy cotton piece is perfect for summer and transitions terrifically into snappy weather seasons because of its barnyard-red and soft snow colors, as well as its full lining. This country-gal dress with a keyhole closure above a hidden back zip knots a gathering of wildflowers together into a side knot above a tulip skirt, just the same as you do with your favorite perennial blossoms! Build a pretty outfit of soft ...
As the ferry's horn bellows above, you spy the first glimpse of the Maine shore. Clad in this classic red-and-navy striped midi dress, you delight in the sea breeze rippling the soft knit fabric and silky waist tie as seagulls call from the pier. With the city steadily coming into view, you smooth the 1/2-length sleeves of your nautical dress, throwing a denim jacket over your shoulders. Paired with woven sandals and a straw tote in which to stash your essentials, you've crafted a look to take you from the high seas to high style.
This item was picked by you in ourBe the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Infuse your outfit with the delectable style of this bow-necked dress! Steeped in demure details such as an accordion-pleated skirt, sheer princess sleeves, and a gathered, defined waist, this wine-hued dress makes it simple to brew up some effortless beauty. Serve this shift alongside bright gold bracelets, a pair of camel-colored suede kitten heels, and a floral-patterned hair accessory for a look that's sure to warm your heart!
Some people don't know how to live it up. But you? You know how to set the night on fire! First, you slip into this sizzlin' red, A-line dress and cinch its matching sash around your middle. Then, you drape a multi-strand necklace over its unique, keystone-like neckline, and adjust the subtly pleated sleeves. Last, you throw on a dash of vibrant lipstick, slip on some strappy heels, and head out to tear up the dance floor!
When you step into the jazz lounge in this striking crimson dress, all heads turn to see your stunning silhouette. With an intricate pattern of neat pleats across its fitted front, as well as a simple bow at the waist, this strapless frock is well-matched with your seamed stockings and glittering T-straps. Though the trio at the back plays a soulful tune, the attention's on you as you sit at the bar and order a cranberry cocktail.
When it comes to hatching ideas, you've certainly beat the competition. Once you get cracking, you'll only 'egg-cept' the best! Your taste in dresses proves no less discriminating, and strangers have been known to shell out enthusiastic compliments 'eggs-alting' your ensembles. You never like to coop your style, and this undeniably unique and fantastically funky frock will keep your wardrobe wings decidedly unclipped. Featuring a rather retro print that rivals the best of mid-century illustration, this crimson keeper is one basket in which you can confidently place your eggs - don't 'omelet' it get away!
This 1950s-inspired dress is perfect for an after-school date at the ice cream parlor! Wearing this bright cherry 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 and cinched waist with a 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!
You need a dress for an upcoming formal occasion, but you just dont seem to be able to find the right one. This stoplight-red dress boasting a corset-style bust, sweetheart neckline, cut out in the back, front bow, and lace back is perfect for a party ensemble. Paired with neutral tone heels, chandelier earrings, and a neutral clutch, this dress is not only at the celebration, it is the celebration!
Be prepared for the influx of ideas that strikes you when you spot this charmingly crimson dress - namely, the multitude of ensembles that you can pull together featuring this dazzling frock! This retro dress, boasting puff sleeves with decorative ties, a fitted waist and tie belt, and matching red buttons up the bodice, is a brilliant foundation for sheer stockings and cream-colored T-strap flats - but why stop there? Try it with a knit muffler and fitted cardi, sparkly tights and knee-high boots, or paired with an ivory pea coat, leggings, and charcoal ankle boots. Let your imagination - and this delightful dress - guide you towards sartorial splendor!
Stepping onto the balcony in your onyx lace dress, those below take a long, lingering look at your stunning silhouette. Created by British brand Traffic People, this frock boasts a lace illusion sweetheart neckline, bow sash, lace overlay, and a flattering, sleeveless shape. Traffic People's collections nod to eras past, and crafted this enchanting dress for the gals who adore old-time glam and romance. Details include full lining except at the shoulders and a hidden zipper at the back with a hook-and-eye closure. Paired with pearls, sheer tights, heels, and a cashmere wrap, you are a vision to behold.
An old friend invited you to the christening celebration of her new boat, and you couldn't turn down the offer. But as the evening approaches, you're at a loss for what to wear to a gathering of so many people you've never met! Take cues from the deep blue sea and catwalk down that port confidently in this black, strapless dress! Its horizontal pintucks and chiffon material dress you up in finery, while its elasticized back section and tie sash cool you down to casual as you 'harbor' assurance that your salmon wedges and beaded, seaweed-inspired necklace will be a hit. Lined, with a stay-put band along the top, this dress will make you feel like the cutest gal to walk the dock!
You love expressing your outgoing personality and vivacious vibes in eye-catching clothes like this vibrant purple dress! Featuring a tulle-hemmed underskirt, flattering padded bust, and matching sash belt, this exuberant look is bursting with all the frock features you love. Don it with striking metallic pumps, a vegan faux fur stole, and a patent clutch, and flaunt your zest for fashion!
An old friend invited you to the christening celebration of her new boat, and you couldn't turn down the offer. But as the evening approaches, you're at a lost for what to wear to a gathering of so many people you've never met! Take cues from the deep blue sea, and catwalk down that port confidently in this ultramarine strapless dress! Its horizontal pintucks and chiffon material dress you up a bit, while its elasticized back section and tie sash cool you down to casual, as you 'harbor' assurance that your salmon wedges and beaded seaweed necklace will be a hit. Lined, with a stay-put band along the top, this dress will make you feel like the cutest gal to walk the dock!
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.
In the blink of an eye, a year goes by! Do you need a pleasant reminder of cherished moments? If so, we have the perfect solution. Just wear this ivory lace dress, featuring a licorice bow print, with your favorite pair of Mary Janes, a braided headband, and a clasped clutch. Adorable details like its sash belt, decorative onyx buttons, and macrame ribbon along its scoop neck will evoke nostalgic feelings for past experiences. Its sheer, 3/4 length sleeves are slightly puffed at its shoulders to add another layer of awe to its classic A-line shape. No need to tie a red ribbon around your finger when you can wear your reminder in the form of a darling dress!
You've got a few style secrets up your sleeve - find flattering silhouettes, opt for a few chic statement pieces, and express yourself with personality-filled pieces like this kitty-print frock! The lightweight, taupe fabric of this darling dress is adorned with frisky cartoon cats and pretty, snow-white polka dots. Its bow-detailed back and 3/4-length sleeves give this dress the 'purr'-fect pop of girly glam. Worn alongside baby-blue shoes, a demure hair clip, and black tights, this dress is an adorable style worth sharing!
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.
You have always been the go-to girl for perfect pies, commendable cakes, and peerless pastries, skillfully crafting culinary creations for friends and family. As you put the finishing touches on your latest confection, you can't help but be inspired by your favorite frock from Miss Patina. This UK brand was formed by a crafty team that gathered their expertise while attending the London College of Fashion, and who infuse retro inspiration into the contemporary clothing they create. Arranging your icing like the gauzy lace that adorns this latte-hued dress, you admire your pairing of deep ruby tights, golden flats, and a gold necklace, which contrasts beautifully with the removable, bow-bedecked belt.
Your specialty within horticulture is still 'budding' as you explore the wide world of ornamental, floral cultivation. You, my dear, are indeed what you wear when you don this fully lined, rain blue and mint floral-print dress featuring sheer long sleeves and a detachable sash self-belt. Horizontal pleating blooms along both sides of its button-up front above its skirt's center-front pleats. It seems that even the rarest of orchids gasp in your presence when you extend a ladylike lean while watering their beds. Arrange this dress with plum tights, suede peep toes, and an antique watering can to mirror the beauty of your flowering specimens!
In a gazebo illuminated by candles, you and your friends share eloquent poetry. The peachy-pink hue of your ModCloth-exclusive piece twinkles behind the flickering flame - the romantic color made all the more bold by the black Peter Pan collar and skull-patterned lace trim. Coupled with translucent tights, classic Mary Janes, and an ink-blue cardigan, this dress proves that you're well-versed in style!
The saga of your radiant, romantic style continues with this fantastical vanilla frock! A painterly, floral print in red, pink, and green hues, a Peter Pan collar, and a sash-tied waist make this dress impossible to leave shelved in your closet. Pair it with vintage-inspired T-straps, gold, floral earrings, and a blossom-embellished hair accessory, and flaunt your long-storied fashion sense!
What could compare to the vast and beautiful sight of the ocean? We think we 'sea' her right before our very eyes! The image of you wearing this amiable aqua dress is one all will want to take witness to, much the same as the splendidness of the crashing waves. Tides of polished perfection are visible in the touches of midnight-black that trim this frock's sleeves, hidden button panel, and tied Peter Pan collar, while waves of wondrous glamour are seen in your soft white Swiss dotted tights, noir T-strap flats, and elegant, rhinestone-centered buttons. The sands of time will attest to the timeless beauty of this darling aquatic dress!
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 blue 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!
Sitting at your desk in your darling, green-and-navy plaid dress, you pen the first words of your next novel. Inspired by your girly, playful frock, you begin to describe a pretty protagonist, sauntering through the library stacks in a ribbon-sashed, Peter-Pan-collared shift. Slowly, the story forms in your mind - the tale of a small-town gal with a penchant for patterned tights, pendants, and pumps, who finds her footing as an international fashion icon. You smile at your idea, and dive into an afternoon of literary - and fashion - bliss.
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Your friends who just can't pick a flavor of ice cream to call their favorite always go for the carton that contains three, and as the tri-hued hemline of this soft dress inspires, you don't see why you can't select the three tastes yourself! In this navy frock, whip up your dream trio of mint, apricot, and plum sorbets and scoop them into your smiling mouth with the bow-crossed scoop back of this summery frock, the cheerful color of your sneakers, and the pretty bloom on your headband, only adding to the cuteness of this cool creation!
You know the core of sublime style starts with a darling dress. Take this coral-colored frock, for instance - featuring uniquely shirred straps, a bow-bedecked bodice, and versatile belt, this fully lined dress will be the featured foundation of all your favorite ensembles. Wrap a navy-hued cardigan around your shoulders, buckle a pair of braided sandals upon your feet, and slip a few strands of gold necklaces around your neck for a look that will set you stylishly apart from the crowd.
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! You can't hold back your emotions when it comes to this darling dress! You swoon for the teal that wraps around your body, and delight in the triangular ties that hug your exposed back. Slightly ruched straps rise from the sweetheart neckline that mirrors your smitten smile. Worn with sunny sandals, metallic bracelets, and a heart-shaped pendant, this is a look you can't help but love!
Because every day is a special day, you want to give your sweetie a gift, and you've decided to present the gift of glamour! This cute, little blue frock is embroidered with beauteous flowers with centers of sweet eyelets. Opposite a back zip is a waist bow over several pleats - features that will surely delight your darling - and the noir leggings you've set between this lined dress and your ruffled ankle boots will bring on a big grin! As you step in sight of your sweetheart, you might have some explaining to do - that, 'The special occasion' is you!
Your idea of the perfect date? The one you're on right now! Taking a stroll in your prettiest julep dress, hand held tightly and headed toward the tastiest ice cream shop in town! Your sweetheart takes a long gaze at your outfit, pointing out that the rosette on your pleated waistband and the eyelets on your voluminous skirt are nothing short of lovely! With a swoon, you take a spin, taking comfort in the closeness of your dress due to a bow tied over this dress' back zip and its padded bust. Sitting down to one big shake with two twisty straws, you bashfully fiddle with a lock of hair lying under a white ribbon and over a small locket, press a pastel peep toe on your cutie's shoe under the table, and smile 'cause your enchanted afternoon is enacted ...
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