Sleeveless 50s Dress

Wearing this comfy cotton dress to look charming as you sip your morning coffee? Choosing its pink, red, and orange petals and soil-toned leaves to look lovely for lunch with the girls? Taking advantage of its flattering front- and back-V for an elegant dinner on a warm evening? For making the most of this darling dress, we say, "You go girl!" It's no surprise, though, that this floral frock is your favorite, as its pleats sprouting down from a wide waistband accentuate your shape, and its ruffled lining makes for a full skirt that surely makes you feel feminine! To complete the look for any occasion, hang a handmade necklace between your collar bones, select a sweet pair of vintage-inspired pumps, and don't forget to twirl a time or two to show that you're proud to look pretty in ...

Wearing this comfy cotton dress to look charming as you sip your morning coffee? Choosing its soft, watercolor-like floral pattern to look lovely for lunch with the girls? Taking advantage of its flattering front- and back-V for an elegant dinner on a warm evening? For making the most of this darling dress, we say, "You go girl!" It's no surprise, though, that this white frock boasting blue, purple, and red flowers is your favorite, as its pleats sprouting down from a wide waistband accentuate your shape, and its ruffled lining makes for a full skirt that surely makes you feel feminine! To complete the look for any occasion, hang a handmade necklace between your collar bones, select a sweet pair of vintage-inspired pumps, and don't forget to twirl a time or two to show that you're ...

Wearing this comfy cotton dress to look charming as you sip your morning coffee? Choosing its sharp striped pattern to look lovely for lunch with the girls? Taking advantage of its flattering front- and back-V for an elegant dinner on a warm evening? For making the most of this darling dress, we say, "You go girl!" It's no surprise, though, that this black and white frock is your favorite, as its pleats sprouting down from a wide waistband accentuate your shape, and its ruffled lining makes for a full skirt that surely makes you feel feminine! To complete the look for any occasion, hang a freshwater pearl necklace between your collar bones, select a sweet pair of velvet pumps, and don't forget to twirl a time or two to show that you're proud to look pretty in this dress!

From the moment you woke up this morning, you had a feeling this day would be blooming with fun! Dressed in your adorable daisy-print frock, you've already tried a brand-new brunch spot, checked out new books from the library, and taken style snaps of your sky-blue polka-dotted dress - and it's barely afternoon yet! With its button-embellished V-neck, decorative pockets, and retro flair, this look is the perfect accompaniment on this awesome day. Wear it with a charm bracelet, floral earrings, and cute kitten heels, and you'll be feeling fab from morning 'til night!

You like to consider yourself something of a modern-day Audrey - you have impeccable taste, and value elegance and grace above all else, but like to keep things interesting! Well, then, allow us to introduce you to this sleeveless dress - with its basic black hue and classic fit-and-flare silhouette, it has the classic sophistication you look for in a garment, but its cutaway back that stretches coyly across the sides gives it a fashion forward edge. Slip into this magnificent piece, secure its oversized round buttons at the back, then add textured tights, bow-bedecked pumps, and a studded patent clutch, for a look that's part classic ingenue, part show-stopping stylista!

There's nothing quite like looking over the city you love as you hold the stem of a sampling glass filled with the sweetest of wines. Looking down at the lovely blue- and violet-hued roses of the white cotton dress you don, you give a small spin as you turn back to the event. The small pleats beneath the wide waistband of this lined dress lift in a little twirl, and just then, you're greeted with a fresh sample and a flattering comment about the beautiful beaded necklace you have set upon the wrapped V. The taste of this ros makes your espadrille-clad toes tingle, and placing a hand on your side-zipped hip, you try to remember the last time you had an evening this elegant!

Preparing for your 'big move' requires filling boxes, finding helping hands, and of course, choosing the perfect 'first day' dress to celebrate your new home! This petal-pink number will create curiosity in your neighbors as they catch a glimpse of you carrying your final few belongings indoors. Its paper-bag pleats, neat mauve ribbon, and round collar show you're approachable and sweet, while its bow-decked racerback and your confidence provided by its comfortable lining and hidden side zip show you're irresistibly fun! Paired with a pretty locket, pink peep toes, and a vintage bracelet, this darling number might even encourage homemade sweets to be delivered on that special day!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! You love using clothing as a canvas for your imagination - don this floral frock by Eva Franco, and you'll be dressed in a dazzling fashion masterpiece! Covered in vibrant poppies and accented with graceful pleats, a soft lining, and a patent belt, this chic shift is a stroke of genius. Frame your dress in mahogany heels, gold earrings, and a floral ring, and master the art of bold, blooming style!

Wearing this comfy cotton dress to look charming as you sip your morning coffee? Choosing its soft floral pattern to look lovely for lunch with the girls? Taking advantage of its flattering front- and back-V for an elegant dinner on a warm evening? For making the most of this darling dress, we say, "You go girl!" It's no surprise, though, that this peaches- and yellows-on-black frock is your favorite, as its pleats sprouting down from a wide waistband accentuate your shape, and its ruffled lining makes for a full skirt that surely makes you feel feminine! To complete the look for any occasion, hang a handmade necklace between your collar bones, select a sweet pair of vintage-inspired pumps, and don't forget to twirl a time or two to show that you're proud to look pretty in this dress!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! 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 a vibrant, blossom-filled pastoral landscape, this fantastical frock is a dream come true - its defined, belted waistline, charming Chelsea collar, and billowing skirt provide a darling backdrop to your pearl jewelry, khaki cardigan, and kitten heels. Welcome a world of beauty to your wardrobe with this ladylike look!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! For the opening of your best friend's shoe store, you proudly help greet guests flaunting her footwear beneath this cotton, mid-century-inspired midi dress by hard-to-find British designer Emily and Fin! Placed under the natural waist and pocketed black A-line skirt of this frock, you allow your gal's original designs to pop, while the golden apple- and ripe pear-pattern of its gathered sleeveless top garners attention toward your impeccable personal style! Play off the pretty buckles and tapestry design of those pumps by pairing vintage earrings and adding an embellished comb in your updo, and even the doormat will feel honored to be near you!

Wondering what all the hullabaloo is about? Fashionistas all over have heard about your forest-green frock, and are hoping and wishing to have a first-hand look! Its unique red, white, and yellow rings are all the rage, and its golden exposed back zip is a sure sign that you're in the 'loop' about the latest trends. The way you've worn rouge loafers beneath this A-line dress' silky lining, a ribbon bow beneath your high bun, and layers of gold bracelets makes it no mystery that stylish ladies can only hope to achieve a look that causes such a buzz!

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. ...

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!"

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! For the opening of your best friend's shoe store, you proudly help greet guests flaunting her footwear beneath this cotton, mid-century-inspired midi dress by hard-to-find British designer Emily and Fin! Placed under the natural waist and pocketed black A-line skirt of this frock, you allow your gal's original designs to pop, while the black-dotted design of its gathered, sleeveless tan top garners attention toward your impeccable personal style! Play off the pretty buckles and tapestry design of those pumps by pairing vintage earrings and adding an embellished comb in your updo, and even the doormat will feel honored to be near you!

After all the work you put into your fundraising event, its no wonder you arrived looking stunning in the romantic sheen of this black and mocha dress. All within a fitted belt of noir velour, you flaunt a voluminous A-line skirt, the interlocking seams of a sweepingly elegant V-neck, and the dazzling asymmetry of this frock's flattering cap-sleeved shoulders. In celebration of the support of your cause, you stand in front of the ball in onyx peep toes and with a fascinator clipped onto your updo, and declare it time to dance!

Tonight's the big night that you'll hear whether or not you got the lead in the musical! You have this beautiful noir dress picked out, a special dinner planned, and a hopeful attitude. But even if the news isn't so good, you won't let it get you down! After all, while wearing the pure white roses above sweet scalloping on the skirt of this lined frock, and with its white beaded halter closure sparkling at the nape of your neck, how could you possibly be blue? You'll just tap your rouge peep toes, stick a hand on the diamond-shaped side paneling of this frock, and declare,"There's always next time!" as you dance your way to dinner!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! The moment is perfect - the sun has ducked beneath the horizon, revealing a twinkling sky overhead, and you're looking just as picturesque sporting this magnificent crimson dress by Stop Staring! Its rosette-adorned collar of black satin glitters in the moonlight as its gently ruched bodice and banded waist celebrate your fair form with the sort of joyful fanfare a lady like yourself deserves. And with your hair pinned up with a bow, and seamed stockings and elegant T-straps perfectly completing your ensemble, your lovely likeness simply begs to be captured on camera.

As you explore this old ghost town in your crimson dress, you start to whisper imagined scenes that used to occur here to your little sister. When she asks if the horses wore shoes, you told her they couldn't have, because you've got 'em all on your dress! Breaking out in laughter, you spin in circles, and the skirt of your A-line dress floats in the dry Western wind. You kick your cowgirl boots off, clutch them close to the braided belt you've wrapped around this tied halter frock, and begin to trot together, acting like the shoeless stags from your story, and as your sis grabs hold of the boning on either side of this dress' hidden zip, acting like the tail end of the horse, you feel so fashionable and fun that you can't see why a whole ...

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!"

Take the winding road of 'vogue' that's portrayed in noir trim on this chic, kelly green dress by Cassie L. Thompson for ModCloth's Make the Cut Collection, and be overcome with fashion achievement. Submitted as a sketch and voted into production by our Facebook fans, this dynamic dress has transformed from a fashion fantasy into a dazzling reality. Being a mother, art teacher, and jewelry designer keeps Cassie pretty busy, but she still found time to dream up this silky, side-zipped piece, using her fine art background to add innovative details like the swooping, decorative buttons that make this vintage-inspired number so unique.Made with love in the USA and available for purchase in May, this fantastic frock looks lovely when paired with patent leather pumps, its included ...

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Between work parties, the neighborhood dinner, and your annual soiree with the gang, you need a dress that transitions through all your traditions! Look no further, because this festive frock by Stop Staring! shifts between all your midwinter shindigs! This shining, sleeveless teal dress boasts a buttoned waist belt and dotted black mesh overlay. With sweet deets, from bow-dazzled shoulders to a swinging skirt hem, this frock will make you the darling of any party. Pull the look together with black patent pumps, sheer shawl, and sparkling bracelet for some bash-ready fashion!

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 for your next outing to the local jazz bar. Allover small, white polka dots sizzle against the versatile, clover green 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 black sash at your waist, then add sultry fishnets, patent pumps, a few gold accessories, rouge lips, and a statement-making mesh fascinator.