Retro Stripe Dress

Though its almost over, your vacation with friends has been magical. On your way back from dinner, wearing your strapless dress with alternating turquoise and cream stripes, you carry your sandals as you stroll barefoot and solo along the quiet beach near the ocean waves. You smile, watching the sun set as a salty sea breeze ruffles your side-zipped frocks box-pleated skirt, giving you goosebumps along your arms. As you wrap a white shawl around your shoulders and over the contoured bodice, which boasts a curved, bandeau-like bow gathering at the bust and allowing for a sweetheart collar, you collect seashells souvenirs for your pals. Its been a memorable trip, and when you hear your besties calling your name, you know there are still memories left to make!

Occupying a park bench with the perfect view of your favorite Parisian structure, you're feeling extra romantic in this understated shirtdress. Cleanly striped, neatly pocketed, and crafted by a woman who shares both your affinity for fashion and responsibility to the world, this fair trade garment by British brand Bibico represents awareness and support of vulnerable communities, and can only be found in the US at ModCloth! With a small charm necklace between this buttoned dress' small lapels, the sleeves of a navy sweater knotted between cuffed and buttoned cap sleeves, and a simple brown belt over its fitted-back waist, you hope in your heart that one of the stunning strangers who passes by will be struck by the same emotions as you are!

You are definitely departing for the day in style when you wear this totally hip navy-and-white dress! Get groovy with this frocks vertically striped sheer sleeves, swinging skirt with a center pleat, and princess seams that all combine to create a fab retro silhouette. Boasting a matching curved collar, fabric-wrapped decorative front buttons, white placket trim, and an optional white faux-leather belt, this striking dress allows you to affix the collar toggle for a happening cutout-like bodice detail. Matched with knee-high platform boots, ivory tights, and a headband for your bouffant, this fun frock has you feeling far-out!

Thinking tonight would be an in night, a surprise call from your crush presents a spontaneous change of plans. You agree to attend your potential paramours impromptu party, but you forgot to ask what you should wear to this last-minute occasion. With a quick dash to your closet, you don this trustworthy cream- and black-striped dress, perfect for events both casual and cordial with its mod matching round-buckled belt, sleeveless silhouette, and pleated A-line design. With three polygonal back cutouts, this sheer, on-trend dress possess flirty potential and looks oh-so pretty as you pair it with perforated red flats and a pewter cuff bracelet. Adorn your do with a lovely bow, slip on your cropped jean jacket, and arrive at the soiree in a fun and swoon-worthy ensemble!

Smack dab in the center of Harvard Yard, you sit on a small blanket and curl your legs beside the brick-and-navy plaid of this cotton dress by designer brand Dainty June. Since 2009, designer Jen Johnson has developed a line that fuses classic cuts with retro mid-century appeal. Made in California for the gal with an adventurous and clever spirit, her dresses offer captivating details, such as rose-carved wooden faux buttons down a piped bib, a foldover collared sweetheart neckline beneath one-inch straps, and a chambray back-tie. With a prestigious book in hand, a ribbon tied in your ponytail above back-smocking, and a vintage watch ticking methodically on your wrist, you are the picture of how sweet it is to be a stylish student!

When you awoke this morning, you sensed something special was on the horizon. Your upbeat mood drew you to this brightly striped sleeveless dress, which perfectly reflects your hopeful and happy feelings. Brandishing a bunch of fruit-hued stripes in lemon, persimmon, guava, raspberry, tangerine, and blueberry, this sheer ivory dress is a veritable rainbow of opportunity. With a vintage-inspired design, including structured bodice seams and a box-pleated skirt, this darling dress always makes you feel oh-so divine, especially when worn alongside red velvet wedges, an amber handbag, a cropped jean jacket, and bow-topped headband. Begin your day in a positively radiant way in this colorful frock!

Wait! Is that your jam that just came on the speakers in the roller rink? No better time to hit the floor and show off your super sweet moves than now, when you're modeling this marvelous striped knit dress. Featuring a square neckline, a split, red faux leather belt, and back slit, this 100% cotton, grey and navy number stylishly highlights your sweet skating maneuvers. And when you're done flaunting your fab footwork, you trade your roller skates for patent flats that coordinate with your stack of yellow bangles, and hit up the ice-cream shop with your besties. Can you say best day ever?

With the rising sun before you, your sister behind you, an oar plopping in and out of the ripples to your right, and this striped-and-floral navy dress on your frame, you close your eyes for a moment and smile. What a dreamy trip around the lake! The breeze slowly brushes past your cardi-topped shoulders, livening your locks just as the hot pink accents of this lined piece do your look. You stop rowing, stretch your simple flats out before you, and take a break to enjoy the scene while surrounded by some of your favorite things!

Cheers to this fancy and flirty Pima cotton-blend dress by Effie's Heart! The Santa Clara, California-based brand prides itself on creating pieces that are not only flattering to feminine silhouettes, but undeniably comfortable as well. And from this frocks trendy crossover effect at the neckline, to the stitched pockets at each side, to the vintage-inspired navy-and-white stripes that are totally toast-worthy, this dress embodies the mantra ofEffie's Heart - classic, radical, modern, and practical. Pair it with your red wedges and a golden necklae to create a truly polished and unique look.

Before you get to planting, you must first march this cotton dress byPeople Tree to the market for seeds. Let the light-colored stripes along this sash-tied frock inspire you to buy tomatoes, eggplant, and a little broccoli n cauliflower! Since 2001, their fair-trade and environmentally friendly designs have madePeople Tree leaders in sustainable fashion. The support they give to the craftspeople of developing countries who create each lovely garment means every piece is unique, like this side-zipped dress. With a layout sketch in one of this wears hidden pockets, low wedges to match its wooden, decorative buttons, and a straw bag on your arm, you stylishly head back home to start sowing!

No centerpiece or ornate cocktail can outshine the beauty of you in this white cocktail dress! This satiny frock flaunts a dainty waistline bow, charming back buttons, and sheer stripes that reveal the smooth lining below. Radiant and refined, this fab fit-and-flare will be the delight of your dinner guests, particularly when served with pearly earrings, ankle-strapped pumps, and a shimmering, rhinestone hair accessory!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! For tonights cocktail party, the hostess will provide a variety of varietal wines, and youll be sure to bring the style in this linear sheath! Featuring a front panel of sectioned stripes between two diagonal pockets and a back column of chevron Vs, this side-zipped dress will find its way to number one as the evenings conversation starter. Dont hold back on adding extra zest when you set red-orange tights and goldenrod pumps beneath this lined piece, and oversized bead earrings above your sleeveless shoulders. Youll look more appealing that any hors d'oeuvre!