Short Sleeves Long Dress

Youre all about instruments, so when you saw the kelly green tabbed pattern on this watermelon dress, not only did it look cute - it sounded that way, too! From its cuffed short sleeves down to its vintage-inspired hemline, the print of this sashed dress pretties you up with imagined music. Green buttons like the tuning knobs on your sarangi make you smile, and as you walk in your cedar-hued boots, you can hear the beat of your drum forming around your steps!

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!

Did you hear your favorite indie band is playing a free show at the park? Pack a canvas tote full of snacks, sneak your feet into moccasins, and knot the hem of this muted red dress before hopping on your bike to head over! As soon as you arrive, you realize you forgot a blanket - no problem! Upon untying the blue-and-white floral skirt of this cap sleeved frock, its mid-length protects your legs from scratchy blades of grass! Settling into your spot while looking perfect for the scene with your vintage belt buckled over your thin, fitted waistband, you check out the crowd around you as you contentedly wait for the show to begin.

Pittsburgh-based designer Kelly Lane has an uncanny eye for artful sophistication. By blending form-flattering silhouettes, totally wearable knit fabrics, and bold compositions of color and print, like the geometric print panels of this A-line dress, her eco-friendly line will get your fashion gears moving. Each piece is crafted ethically by a family-run business in New York's garment district in limited-run batches, and their tags are even made of 100%-recycled paper. Composed of super soft jersey fabric featuring cream, aqua, and geometric panels, this short-sleeved dress will finish first place in style when you pair it with woven wedges, vintage-inspired jewelry, and a straw tote in which to pack your essentials.

It's not that you'd say your taste in fashion is strictly retro - it's more that you like to blend timeless cuts with modern details, as exemplified by this lovely LBD from Stop Staring! A classic fit-and-flare cut benefits from a bit of contemporary sass in this coy cutie of a dress that boasts fuzzy, leopard-print cuffs at its half sleeves and collar. Slip this stunner on with back-seamed stockings, shocking-purple pumps, and a studded clutch, and show that though your style defies easy classification, it's never anything short of stunning!

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. ...

You can't help but be reminded of your fondest childhood memories when you spy the vintage-inspired floral pattern of this vibrantly green dress. Featuring a crossed V-neckline, puffed cap sleeves, and classic A-line silhouette, when clad in this fully lined dress, you'll be inspired to hit the playground with your closest of friends. Pair with tangerine sandals, a bevy of brightly hued bangles, and quilted shoulder bag for a modern look that will make all who see you recall days gone by.

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!

As close as kin, your super tight crew of gal pals have always proved to be invaluable to your happiness, just like your siblings. You joke that the fact that they're sometimes more willing to share clothes gives them a definite competitive edge! Dressed in this pure cotton, dusted peach dress with a pair of floral canvas espadrilles, tea cup charm earrings, and a baby blue shoulder bag, you set off to meet them for another one of your infamous catch-up brunches. It's of no surprise that one requests to borrow your outfit the instant you arrive! Lined with functional buttons along its subtly pleated front, wrapped with a braided belt to match, and shirred along its back to ensure a precise fit, this fully lined frock is so form-friendly, it will surely be a piece your buds will ask ...

Not only can you belt out a good ol' country-western tune, but you've got a fabulous frock to do it in! This sassy black and white dress, complete with button tab sleeves, V-neck, and button-down front, as well as gathered, full skirt with adjustable inside ties, will have you singing like a songbird with its delightful fit and drape. Pair it with a sweet noir cardi, cashmere stockings, and knee-high boots for an ensemble that will have your fans clapping - and we've got that on the record!

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!"

Beneath the neon signs and the sparkling street lights, this colorblocked frock will excite everyone in the plaza! Its soft, stretchy maxi skirt's fuchsias and freesias steal attention from the skyscrapers, while its midnight-black twofer top's ruched shoulders and overlapping V add a touch of mysterious vogue to your vibrant look. With noir wedges, a beaded necklace, and bright eyes, this dress makes your look more talked about than the downtown attractions!

You're laid-back but have a chic style, which is proven by your super soft frock. This crazy comfortable dress is made of finely knit, nearly silky material in a bright bold hue of passionate scarlet. Featuring a flattering bust with twisty gathered fabric, one piquant diagonal strap, and a skirt that gently free flows from the empire waist, this dress will make you feel at home while out on the town. Wear with platform wedges and a vintage shawl to impress fashionistas from LA to SF!

This daring maxi is not for the timid! Cast in a sassy midnight hue, this dress' full length will drape elegantly from its empire waist and, at the same time, boldly show off your shoulders. Made from a buttery soft jersey knit, this frock features a secure, elasticized fit at the neckline, in addition to a wide, single shoulder strap that crosses the dress' back and segues with the bust for support. Few accessories are needed to complement this regal dress, other than a pair of strappy sandals, bold statement jewelry, and the poise of a goddess!

No equations are needed to see that this gorgeously draped dress is a stylistic force of nature! Soft, sweeping swaths of fabric surge and spill across this deep teal dress, creating quiet, pleated currents down the skirt, and twisting up and over the shoulder to form a strap. Simply slide on a pair of shimmery sandals, metallic jewelry, and sleek shades, and you'll have onlookers gushing their admiration!

Some prefer subtle, neutral earth tones, others are most merry modeling primary hues, but your pull toward all things romantic mean you feel truly fabulous when wearing deep colors that are drenched in drama. With its lovely burgundy hue, retro neck tie, haute high-low hemline, sweeping longer length, and darling golden rose buttons at the epaulets, front placket, and chest pockets, this dazzling dress meets all of your fashion requirements with ease. Sport it with textured tights, black velvet platforms, a midnight belt, and an orchid pinned in your hair to really let your beauty bloom.

A song of pure joy longs to escape from your throat when you slip into this royal blue velvet frock! With its crocheted Peter Pan collar, easygoing sleeveless structure, and small front pockets, this dress seems to create a sartorial melody when you combine it with over-the-knee dove grey socks and patent T-straps. After pulling on a shoulder bag, you skip down the stairs and out the door, tra-la-la-ing all the way.

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Just as every rose has its petals, and every night has its moon, every fashionista has a dress to make her swoon - at least, so says the opening verse in the song we're writing about this fantastic frock. With a long list of lovely attributes - a cute cowl neck, a coy banded waist, a prettily pleated skirt, and handy side pockets adorned with decorative grey buttons - this navy number moves us to music. Wear it with a cropped blazer, canvas wedges, over-the-knee socks, and a soft leather satchel for an outfit that will put a song in your heart.