Short Sleeves 50s Dress

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program, altered based on your feedback, and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! For you, the ride to finding your fashion niche was a quick one, and as you board the train to the big city today, you wear the retro peplum ruffle of this navy-blue dress by Stop Staring! to show what your personal style is all about! A vintage suitcase, a handmade fascinator, and the rockin-est red pumps you could find are all it takes to complete the all-out chic look of this cap-sleeved midi as you chug along in your compartment, but you went the extra mile by adding lace glovettes to match the white polka-dots of this dress, as well as a string of pearls strung over its gathered surplice neckline. When the conductor ...

The day has much in store for you - brunch, an afternoon gallery walk, and tickets to the ballet. Dressing for such a varied schedule may challenge some people, but youre well adept at it, especially since you have this pristinely pretty Bettie Paige frock in your wardrobe! Retro-inspired designer Tatyana created Bettie Page out of a hankering to create high-quality, glamorous fashion with a mix of the modern. This impeccable item stays true to its retro roots with a flattering, A-line shape, an anchor-esque red pattern atop a grey background, and a red-trimmed bolero that sits crisply atop the frocks halter-tie neckline. Worn with low, cherry pumps, a rose hair clip nestled into your tousled do, and a boxy handbag, this gem of a dress will take you from event to event with perfect ...

Jump into this caliente red frock and meet your darling on the dance floor to show your affection in a tango of perfection! Don't be surprised as your bowed neckline bounces with every step, and the ruched waist flatters your figure as you flash your red-pump-clad feet! With a retro-infused shape, complemented exquisitely with textured tights and glittering gold baubles, this pretty piece will keep up with your magnificent moves, and maybe even help you score a kiss after the final dip!

This Trollied Dolly black, printed dress will definitely have you falling in love - with fashion, that is! An exuberant print, white piping, and a tie-neck detail epitomize this British brands signature - original designs and adventurous prints that bear witness to the travels, colors, and cultures that inspire its sister-founders. Celebrate your independent spirit and unique style by securing the white, woven belt of this dress over a pair of leaf-hued tights and cutout Mary Janes. The perfect pairing of this love-bird print with a pink clutch and vintage fascinator is enough to have everyone at the party flock toward the positive energy your bird-bedecked dress gives off!

The gilded opera house and the gifted soprano are just magnificent this evening. Sitting in a luxurious balcony seat, wearing this gorgeous, black lace dress, you are moved by the talent and raw emotions of the troupe. For opening night, you donned this noir, empire-waisted number with a romantic neckline trim, a front slit lined with ruffles, and flowing 3/4-length sleeves that you can roll up into short sleeves. Add shimmer to this sable beauty with gold chandelier earrings, gold bangles, and velvet heels.

You want the whole wide world to see just how much you love wearing this 100% cotton, pink heart-print dress by 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! Printed with white hearts of many sizes, this adorable frock is worthy of your love and affection - its defined, belted waistline, charming white-lace-trimmed collar, decorative button bodice, and pocketed A-line skirt provide a darling backdrop to your lace tights, heart-shaped handbag, and golden-toed heels. With a look this sweet, its no mystery why this fit-and-flare dress has won your affection!

Certainly there are trends you and your pals dont agree on, but a timeless piece like this field-printed cotton dress by Mrs.Pomeranz is one you nearly argue over who gets to wear it first! Its with a swooning love for feminine frocks that Mrs.Pomeranz creator Dasha deems a 50s-style silhouette the most flattering of all. Created from fine English and Italian fabrics, her dresses, which are crafted to complement all figures, are elegant daily wears. From its diagonally buttoned mandarin collar, down to its full skirt thats twirl-ready, this fully lined piece embodies the elegance of an oil pastel painting. Agree that the touches of deep plum in its satin buttons and belt take the beauty of this sage-and-iris frock to new highs, and work together to create several looks around this ...

For you and your friends, the pre-dance photo shoot is just as important as the dance itself, and youll look delightful when you strike a pose in this pink dress, found exclusively at ModCloth! Inspired by a charming 1950s piece from our co-founder Susan's vintage collection. As you grab your besties for another picture, the gathered bodice on your short-sleeved frock creates a stunning, textured contrast to the smooth skirt beneath it. Wear this dress with black, dotted tights, a pair of mint round-toe pumps and gold hair clips for an ensemble that will have everyone asking for a photo!

For your poetry reading from your first full-length collection, you need a look that will add to your unique voice but not steal the show. This red dress by Petrunia boasts stripes of a silvery sheen and a retro fit for a coveted look thats perfect for standing front and center. Petrunia innovates creative pieces that utilize the most cherished details of vintage craftsmanship in updated styles for a woman who lives for the present moment. Feminine, flattering, and a truly transformative, Petrunia pieces, like this frock, will surely become timeless additions to your unique wardrobe! As you deliver poem after poem of lyrical loveliness, the round decorative buttons slant across your bust and make this short-sleeved A-line playfully poetic. Over brown, heeled brogues and brassy ...

Youre the first of your friends to suggest an adventure, and are always on the lookout for climbable trees, but when it comes to getting dressed up, you are down to go all-out feminine, and thats why you adore this mid-length sheath so much! With a nod to luxe, you stick to a classic color scheme of black and white, and tipping your fascinator to the flirty, you have fallen for this knit's peplum ruffle. Cute cap sleeves and a sweet scoop neckline are easy to love, and by adding some extra 'sultry by stepping into rouge stilettos and grasping a gold, sequined clutch beside this frock's hidden side zip, you send your pals giggling with glee at how haute-ly you clean up!

Youre on your way to achieving your own statement-making, work-appropriate style with this demure dress! The simple stitching in vibrant blue, white, yellow, and orange pops at the neck and waistline of this basic black dress, while the formfitting fabric contains just enough stretch to hug your figure. Pair it with a citrus-colored blazer and bright satchel to glam up your corner of the office.

Last-minute dinner dates, impromptu board meetings, after-work drinks with friends - no matter the occasion, or the time of day, you're always perfectly put together. Radiant as ever in this slightly stretchy, fire-engine-red sheath, you strut through your day in black patent pumps and spotted tights. Sporting a vintage bib necklace to complement the angular neckline of this cap-sleeved, peplum-accented beauty, your classy look has just enough sass for a quick stop downtown to meet friends at a local gallery opening.