Short Sleeves Bow Dress

In lovelorn poets' sonnets about you and you alone, they describe the charming air that surrounds you as you flit from garden to room to coffeehouse corner, wearing this seafoam lace frock that makes you the apple of their eyes! Featuring pretty puff sleeves, a lace overlay, and a delicate decorative bow at the waist, this party-worthy frock is a stylista's delight when combined with sparkling stockings, patent heels, and a fanciful updo.

Bring your wardrobe back to life with this magically marvelous maxi dress! Effortlessly pretty, this blue- and slate-patterned, fluid maxi can easily be dressed up or down as much as you wish. Don it with platform heels and a brown leather belt in place of its matching sash as you climb the cliffs of urbanity, or pair it with a feather hair clip, floral backpack, and gladiators for a stroll in the forest. No matter how you accessorize it, this wonderful dress will make your stylish adventures happy as could be!

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!

Aha! It strikes you all at once as soon as you spot this bright blue dress - 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 blue 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 a rosy pea coat, leggings, and ankle boots. Let your imagination - and this delightful dress - guide you towards sartorial splendor!

All your friends know the rules in your apartment are rather rigid - each person who walks in the door absolutely must have, at the very least, a slice of your signature chocolate chip banana bread! Don't let 'em forget the fundamentals of being your guest when you wear this bright-yellow, tie-neck dress that's covered in velvety black polka dots! It's got a rule-enforcing elasticized waist, super serious sheer short sleeves, and soft lining, all of which, when paired with black tights, pastel T-straps, and a soft sweater, cook up a delectable look. Why mess with style perfection?

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!

Today will be mostly sunny with a chance of way-cute when you pair this sheer navy-and-chai floral dress with a pair of opaque tights, mocha Mary Janes, and a cashmere cardi embroidered with bitty sequins! This frock features sheer sleeves, a tie you can knot at the waist, and a subtle scoop neck perfect for wearing with dainty jewels or a short pendant necklace. In this fluttery frock, your fashion forecast is looking bright!

On the outskirts of town, the city air begins to fill with a woodsy, floral scent as beautiful as the muted blossoms decorating your Emily and Fin frock - a darling piece coming to ModCloth in May! The demure navy trim and pretty palette of this pocketed dress are a refreshing change from the structure and hubub of downtown. With your bow-adorned locks dancing in the highway breeze, and your ringed fingers tapping the wheel in time with the radio, you finally spot the country road leading to your vacation cottage. What a stylish way to get away from it all!

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!"

Hey there, how's it going? What's that you say - things are simply swell? Well of course they are! When you're wearing a dress as absolutely darling as that deep teal number dotted with dainty blue, lilac, and white bows, you can't really complain one iota, can you? Of course its sweet tie neck, princess short sleeves, opalescent buttons, and pocketed skirt certainly help make life lovable, too! And the way you've cleverly paired it with a braided belt wrapped around the elasticized waist, over-the-knee stockings, and heeled Oxfords make us think that the rest of the day will go just as swimmingly as it has so far!

Despite dependability, diesel trains lack the antique appeal of a classic steam engine, so you've decided to visit a nearby railroad museum to bask in the glory of the venerable vehicles of yore. Dressed in this uniquely draped and effortlessly elegant vintage-inspired frock, you can't help but reenact the dramatic partings of Old Hollywood films with your stalwart sweetheart. Poised on the metal steps of the car, you momentarily affect a forlorn wave before busting out into laughter and sauntering down to your darling's waiting arms.

From the classrooms of your university to the window table at a sophisticated cafe, people are always admiring your stand-out style - and your personality 'type' to match it! Today, when you step out your door, wow them with this creamy, feminine dress, embroidered with colorful scripted 'N's, which stand for its Hong Kong-based designer Nishe! Since 2008, this artfully designed brand has charmed fashion-lovers with a darling combination of fun, feminine elements - for instance, this frock's oversized neck bow, pinned beneath its collar to create a keyhole front, and its white lace trim. Elements of this dress that will put a smile on your face are a comfortable waistband and silky lining, while details that dazzle others are this dress' sienna belt that's scalloped, eyeleted, and ...

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!

If you're looking for a fresh frock to add to your closet, look no further than this apple-printed dress by Yumi! Featuring a 'crisp' print of ruby-red apples against a navy backdrop, a darling Peter Pan collar bedecked with a bow, and two side pockets, this breezy dress will add an orchard of style to all your ensembles. Wrap the included chestnut-hued belt around your middle, and pair this fully lined frock with lace-up brogues, a woven handbag, and vintage-style jewelry for a look that will inspire cute style in all around!

The entire afternoon, you've been preparing for one magical moment at the party - your grand entrance! Raising every brow in awe at your arrival, this amethyst A-line gown boasts stunningly cuffed cap sleeves surrounding a wide neckline that swoops into a dipped back. A polished look that is unparalleled, its waist sash and the voluminous tulle lining of its skirt whisper stylish secrets into the ears of every viewer, while your black velvet pumps and vintage pearl jewelry make your majestic appearance an unforgettable one!

You've been busy this week! Working hard, running errands, staying on top of your to-do list - Friday comes, and you're finally home and diligently writing down your weekend priorities when you spy the new purple-and-black dress in your closet. Right then, you just know it's time to treat yourself to a night out for all your hard work! The night sky is the limit of where you can go in this sassy, open-back tank dress. As you slip on some black tights, this dress' lined A-line skirt falls gently from the elasticized waist. While you consider the evening's possibilities, reach back to tie a bow above the open back cutout. After you text your bestie, dangling silver feather earrings dial up the fun in this flirtatious ensemble. Slip into your favorite sparkling wedges and a long sweater ...

The evidence shows that you're quite the stunner in this jewel-tone, chiffon purple frock. As you shine while sheathed in a empire pleated-bust, bow-bedecked dress, admirers can't help but be stunned by the tiny, fabric-covered buttons up its side and the trailing bow ends down its skirt. You make your way to the canapes in this frock, sheer stockings, and silver T-straps, leaving a trail of beauty in your wake.

Make entire rooms take notice of your every magnificent movement when you model this exquisite maxi dress. Paired with silver, high-heeled sandals that clak as you step and jingly chandelier earrings, this dramatic dress in a 70s shade of coral will put people at attention wherever you walk. And as you saunter away, confidently flaunting the billowing dolman sleeves, keyhole neckline with tie, and flattering flexible waist, you'll know that your flawless fashion will ensure you stay on everyone's mind long after you leave, too!

After landing your dream job in the fashion world, your spirits are so high that you invite your whole team to an early morning celebration - your treat! This frock's flirty bow under a Peter Pan collar is a great way to greet an exciting day, while its open back that buttons behind the neck is fit for festivities! When your bellies are full, caravan to the office to get an energized kick-start on your work day, motivated by the pretty peach tone of this dress, which is accented by a terracotta belt. With brick-red mid-heels and vintage jewelry, you appear as the perfect person for this job as you treat others to a 'passion for fashion' attitude in the 3/4-length sleeves of this lined and side-zipped dress!

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.

Raise a toast to sweet and timeless style by pairing your bubbly personality with this strapless fte-worthy frock! From its swirling sweetheart neckline to the flowing skirt and matching bow-ready belt, every inch of sheer peach fabric that comprises this fully lined dress is decked with an orchard of petite golden apples. Whether you're preparing to celebrate a juicy promotion, savor your birthday bash, or slice up the dance floor with your signature moves, don this dress with dark opaque tights, patent pumps, a metallic bag, and a gilded leaf in your hair!

You've always admired how tiny little toads could skip from leaf to leaf, living in beauty larger than their own bodies. Today you embody that merry way of living when you hop from dinner to the milkshake joint, and then to the party, all wrapped up in the dainty tulip skirt of this leaf-green strapless dress! An elasticized waist, decorated with a bow to dwell with, is accompanied by a fashionable glisten to this frock's fabric, just like the sheen of your rippling pond. Your violet handbag to match a lilac pair of flats are a lovely lily final touch to this look that will make others 'ribbit' in delight!

The dim lighting and sultry jazz of your favorite bistro perfectly suits such a romantic occasion as tonight's dinner date. You, too, are bringing your A game by modeling this magnificent LBD boasting a gathered sweetheart bodice, banded waist festooned with a peachy bow, and an elegant sheath shape. Sporting this back-zipped number with seamed stockings, suede platform pumps, and a sequined shrug, you greet your sweetheart with such a stunning smile and flawless fashion that your love is at a loss for words. Looks like this night will be one for the books!