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Just a girl in a thrift store - that's how it all began. Susan, our co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, sold her favorite vintage finds from her dorm room. Soon, a 'store' was born!
Vintage clothing and decor is still very near and dear to us, so we sell at least one item a day. They go fast, so visit often to snag your own ModCloth one of a kind!
It takes no scientist to see this dress' stellar beauty - its shimmering, midnight-blue hue, peppered with star-shining clusters of silver glitter, is only the beginning of its wonder. Make all who see you feel hypnotized by the stylishly small pleats beneath its neckline, the long lengths of its lined silhouette, and the black faux patent belt that perfectly encircles its fitted waist. When you wear this back-zipped dress with natural-toned platforms, star-dusted, dark eyeshadow, and a ribbon as a headband, you'll have others question if they're experiencing exquisiteness that could only be from another planet!
There's a certain twinkle in your eye whenever you wear this silver-dotted frock! Its muted, minty hue, sheer overlay, and feminine silhouette have you looking and feeling your best. Alongside petal-pink shoes, a delicate pendant necklace, and a petite, floral ring, this dress shines with brilliant beauty!
This item was picked by you in ourBe the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! A long robe and a mortarboard is fine fashion for the graduation stage, but at the afterparty, youll be looking smart in this sky blue and cloud white polka-dot frock by Tulle Clothing! Tulles eye for detail and flair for vintage-inspired, modern apparel and accessories make this piece a wise choice for your big day. Pair this bow-necked dress with sunshine-yellow flats, pearly earrings, and a demure ring, and make a major style statement!
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 a meal of delicious diner delicacies, you and your paramour can't help but indulge in a signature soda! The dapper gent behind the bar pours a glass of cherry soda that's as vibrantly red as the flowing frock draping down over your lap. The white polka dots and sheer overlay of this mid-length look have had you feeling bubbly all day, especially since you've paired it up with saddle shoes, brilliant gold bangles, and expertly drawn cat-eye liner. A keyhole closure is the charming cherry on top of this look, just as a sudsy head of fluffy foam and two striped straws are the perfect finish for your tasty treat. What a darling way to sweeten up your day!
Champagne may make your nose tickle, but this sweet sleeveless dress certainly tickles your fancy in all the right ways! With a mesh-striped full skirt, a smattering of bubble-like black dots, hook-and-eye secured waistband with front bow, and V-cut, button-up back, this pale pink frock makes you giddy with glamour every time you indulge in its satiny embrace. Pair it with netted tights, platform Mary Janes, and a crinkly wrap, and toast to good times and great fashion in this adorable ensemble.
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Make any stroll a scenic one when you invite this delightful dress by Tulle Clothing on your constintutional. Displaying such darling attributes as a lilac chambray base with a sweetheart neckline layered beneath a sheer, cream overlay, adorably adorned with flocked, striped dots, this lovely number is a dream to wear on a sunny day. Pair it with its coordinating waist sash wrapped around your middle, a pair of patent flats on your feet, and a bunch of bangles around your wrist, and you're sure to set a few hearts a-glow as you amble!
On weekends, you normally dress down in jeans and a simple tee, but today you woke up feeling like you wanted to wear a more fancy outfit! Who's going to tell you otherwise? This cotton-blend frock is your special selection, its appeal a combination of its gathered front that's topped with a bow, its adorable blue-on-blue dotted pattern, and its attractive V-neckline! So, here goes nothin' - you zip on this lined sheath dress, accessorize it with pearl drop earrings and peep-toe flats, fit all you can into a clutch, and step out into the world looking ravishing, just because you can!
The only thing more irresistible than a freshly-baked batch of cookies is a sample of your sweet sense of style! Delight your friends by delivering a treat, after whipping up an ensemble that includes this darling dress, cherry peep-toe flats, and 'whisks' of gold on each ear, ring finger, and wrist. While its sleeveless top is prepared with a pair of pockets, pearly buttons, and a classic collar, the lined skirt below its elasticized waist is swirling with dreamy pleats. Made from silky oatmeal-brown fabric that's sprinkled with black dots, then finished with a slim vegan faux leather belt, this frock will be a favorite among those with discerning taste!
Enjoying clear skies from a park bench uptown, you catch a surreal glimpse of a crescent moon above you, dazzling in how it battles playfully with the sun's daytime reign. You're wearing this glimmering, gypsum dress, which features an eclipsed, polka dot print and a deep crater-hued sash belt that rests bowed around its pleated, A-line skirt. Patent flats dot your feet, and a shell-shaped shoulder bag keeps your things safe as you imagine alternate universes in a dream-like state. Hosting simple princess seams along its front and a full interior lining, your dress keeps you comfortable in the face of the natural phenomena that puzzle you, urging you to further ponder the great unknown.
Before you swing your partner 'round and 'round, you have to find one! The task won't be taxing, as all will be tempted to dance with the girl in the glorious polka dot-dress! Spin its full, lined skirt over to the most appealing participant you can find, extend your welcoming arm from cutely tied cap sleeves, and do-si-do the adorable pale indigo and bright white print of this dress toward the dance floor! As you impress your partner with the beaded wrap bracelet and T-strap kitten heels you've matched to the whimsical 'wrap-through' sash of this back-zipped dress, your dancing pal will have more reason to be pleased to be chosen by you!
When you're feeling compelled to cover your frame in a fun, vintage-inspired piece, look no further than this notable, navy number - one of our co-founder Susan's exclusive designs for ModCloth's Make the Cut Collection! After assembling a retro-fabulous mood board incorporating some lovely looks of her own design, Susan invited aspiring designers to submit their own sketches for ModCloth Facebook fans to vote into production along with this pretty piece. Made with love in the USA and available for purchase in May, this fantastic frock boasts tiny white spots across its fitted bodice and flared skirt, and a singular, V-cut grouping of straps for extra panache. For an ensemble so striking, it's sure to inspire an outpour of compliments from all you meet, pair this knockout dress with ...
Now that Aprils showers have come and gone, everywhere you turn you see a fresh flower in bloom. To celebrate the season, you don your favorite floral frock. Dresses by Trollied Dolly bear witness to the travels, colors, and cultures encountered by the sister founders who are committed to fun clothes, original designs, and adventurous prints and patterns. The willow-hued 100% cotton is daintily dotted with navy spots that accent the navy bodice trim and front waist bow. This fabric also features feathered friends in flight, clutching red blooms in their tiny beaks. Slide into slingback wedges and embellish your look with simple pearl earrings and bracelet. In this dress, youre definitely a blooming beauty!
Refresh your wardrobe and exude your effervescent personality with this blueberry frock! A navy Peter Pan collar and front stripe accentuate the purple-and-periwinkle, bubble-like polka dots floating across this breezy look. Fasten its caramel-colored belt, add some zigzag-patterned tights, bright flats, and a kiwi-colored cardigan, and treat yourself to a sweet and stylish outfit!
You enter the room to a swell of applause and take your seat upon the piano bench, smoothing the chiffon overlay of this Eva Franco frock below you. With this dress' white polka-dotted overlay belted crisply over the accompanying slip, you slip your fingers onto the keys and begin playing Brahms with unparalleled grace. You complete the piece impeccably, and a stand up to take a bow, looking every bit the professional pianist in your rhinestone earrings, matte, round-toe heels, and this classically beautiful dress!
Sitting at the table, sipping soda through a straw, your stomach feels as bubbly with delight as the orange-and-cream panels of dots on your dress when you spot the most darling dancer across the diner! You've been watching this sweetie's every step, and finally, they shuffle over to you in the ruffly V of this frock, asking for your hand to shimmy with you. Tickled to receive the offer, you jump up on your sky-blue pumps and sway your hips from under the thin tie that lines the elasticized waist of this smooth dress. Seen on the floor jangling your colored enamel bracelets and jouncing around cutely in this jolly dress, everyone who gets to watch you is glad your crush came over to you, as well!
As you stroll through the square with no place to go, the noon bells chime a familiar tune to which you hum along and ruffle the pleated skirt of this navy-trimmed white dress. The fact that you're free of commitments makes you smile, and as you stop to sit on a park bench, you trace a finger over the gold rings of this frock's red and blue dots, and along its two-toned belt as well. Thankful for the perfect sunny day in which to wear this lined and side-zipped dress, you cutely kick your mustard wedges in front of you, jingle your armful of bangles, and begin to realize exactly how lovely it is to spend this afternoon both fashionably and with leisure!
When choosing where to dine for date night, you always pick your favorite Thai restaurant, tucked away and tiny enough for that intimate feel you must wait your turn to experience. Look dashing in the dim candle lighting when you model this draped-front midnight-blue dress, decorated with velvety black dots and a sheer lace back! Your date will think you as divine as the bottle of wine you're sharing when you show off the asymmetrical hem of this lovely dress and the velvety black heels you wear beneath it. Touches like an elasticized back waistband and lined skirt add personal comfort to the 'taste'-ful way you've accessorized this frock, with a golden arm cuff, chandelier earrings, and a vintage-inspired gold metal belt that makes this evening worth the reservations!
Named after one of our favorite fashion bloggers, this pretty polka dot dress is quite the stunner. This retro little number features a '50s-inspired collar with a fitted waist, sash tie at back, and a full skirt perfect for twirling about. No matter the hemisphere in which you reside, this bright red frock will find a special place in your wardrobe. Paired with a cute cardigan and feminine heels with a matching retro updo and bright red lipstick, this fancy frock is certain to set you apart from the crowd!
Sound the horn and set sail in this adorable, sailor-style dress. This navy blue A-line is super retro and superbly charming. Rolling down the Mississippi from Memphis to New Orleans, you'll be as perky as the white polka-dots. The white sailor collar draws attention to your sun-kissed, rosey face. A hidden zipper and adjustable bow adorn the back of this 1940's inspired frock. A knee-length hem is perfect for showing off a pair of patent leather pumps or sweet sandals. No anchor can hold you back from being the belle of the clipper fleet in this dress!
As your mother reminisces about her childhood collections of playful rabbit and bashful doe figurines, you sneak toward your closet and into this rosy beige Miss Patina dress to surprise her! UK brand Miss Patina was formed by a crafty team that gathered their expertise while attending the London College of Fashion, and who infuse retro inspiration into the contemporary clothing they create. Decked with sheepish little deer and white dots, this top-tiered frock features a fitted waist and soft, braided straps. Your mom sighs sweetly at the sight of your adorable appearance, and wrapping a brown belt around your middle to match the acorn-colored flats on your feet, you form this lined dress into an outfit that makes as strong of a memory as your mom's old hobby!
You're sure to be the darling of the party when you model this magnificent cherry frock at your next soiree. Featuring eye-catching, dotted draping in navy and white at the bodice, as well as coordinating straps and trim at the full, flared skirt, this 50s-feeling frock is guaranteed to generate plenty of adoring gazes and stolen awestruck glances as you make your enchanting entrance. And when you partner it with suede pumps, a gleaming patent clutch, and a flowered hair pin, this dear dress will make your lovely legacy linger long into the night.
In this strapless boho dress, you can't help but do a little twirl as you make your way across across the dry plains of your backyard. Its bodice, comprised of a lace-edged ruffle atop a flexibly banded bustline, lends marvelous movement that echoes that of the embroidered skirt. A pattern of polka dots enhances the deep black-grey material, while a field of growing white flowers rises to meet your smiling face. Pair this sweet dress with a cropped cardi, espadrille wedges, and a silk scarf in your hair for a look that blossoms with beauty.
When you're skipping through nature in this bark-colored frock, you won't be able to help yourself from expressing your contentment! Whistle an upbeat melody to go along with the cheerful black polka dots and abstract woodland flowers on this tank dress' sheer top layer. As you spin and twirl around, the pinecone-colored drawstring belt and matching lower ruffle will pirouette playfully along! Garland yourself with a forest critter necklace to wear along this dress' ruched neckline and small back loop, and pad your peds with chartreuse flats as you trill along with the tweeting birds that enter your day!
When the cutie from the next cottage over asks you along to a day on the boardwalk, you smile as wide as the sea before you! Luckily, you've packed this sweet, semi-sheer frock in your shore-bound suitcase, so you know just what to wear on your outing. With its translucent beige overlay, sand-colored polka dots, and black halter tie, this ruffly dress adds a little romance to your oceanside style. Slip it on over your swimsuit or a comfy bandeau, strap on your espadrilles, and don your favorite oversized sunnies. Your date can't help but fall for this adorable look!
While you find it unfortunate that every season can't be summer, it's easy to remain upbeat with the flare of both the sun and this dress gracing your gait through the park! As you take a seat on a wooden bench, crossing your legs under the A-line of this cotton, cap-sleeved dress, you smooth the pleasing black polka dots of its smokey lilac skirt over your thick knit tights and tall black boots. Then, adjusting the petite black cardi you've belted over this frock's wide, gathered waistband, which boasts an overlapping V-neck, your ear perks up to the sound of a sparrow, which sings a melody to sweetly accompany the beauteous scene you've created right in the center of the square!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Instead of leaving town for an entire weekend of adventure, you opt for a day-long escapade to a nearby beach town up north. Wearing this smoky, polka dot dress with eyelet lace wedges, a cropped cardi, and a vintage watch, you pack your travel bag with your camera, snacks, and a weathered map of the coast. This cotton dress' tulle ruffle-hemmed skirt has a smooth, interior lining that will keep you comfortable as you travel, while its shirred top hosts adjustable spaghetti straps and a feminine frill along its upper edge. As go-time approaches, your excitement grows, as does your adoration for this perfectly pleasant dress!
This modest dress was made to be flaunted! Constructed by British designer, Miss Patina, this charming blue-grey garment exudes coy, classic chic. A polite pattern of tiny velvet hearts spreads across the silky fabric, adorning your look with just a hint of flirty flair. Meanwhile, a delicate lace collar complements your simple sense of style. Pair this piece with pearl earrings, a prim set of opaque tights, and heeled Mary Janes in a muted hue - your understated style can't be ignored!
When a rainy day calls for an instant movie marathon at your friend's place, you dont miss an egg beater! Before dashing to your closet for this sweet sleeveless frock, you toss all the ingredients for your famously fudgy brownies into the mixer, pour the batter into pans, then pop them in for a few short minutes! As the timer ticks away, you tie this frocks waist drawstring, then take a moment to admire its double helping of ruffled detail, dreamy lace trim, and bright white buttons, which complement the petite polka dots that cover its cloud-grey fabric. Pair this delicate creation with deep cherry flats, a eyelet-covered blueberry cardigan, and a candy-colored umbrella with a wooden handle so you can skip out the door in style with time to spare!
Stepping onto the dance floor, you clasp hands with your partner as the uproarious music unfolds before you. With tumultuous trumpets trilling and double bass booming, you spin and twirl, blurring the luminous lemon polka dots and bright marshmallow piping on your blueberry-hued dress by Trollied Dolly. Frocks by Trollied Dolly bear witness to the travels, colors, and cultures encountered by the sister-founders who are committed to fun clothes, original designs, and adventurous prints and patterns. With the playful self-tie belt of this dress knotted in a blythe bow, you've added a sweet locket and vintage-inspired heels to complete your lindy hop look.
If you're craving to capture a look full of retro recollection, take a gander at this darling dress by British brand Trollied Dolly. A print of perky polka dots and dainty daisies stands out against the vibrant viridian background, and the knotted details at the neckline and waist kick it up a nostalgic notch. The attached belt and rear shirring ensure a most flattering fit, while the peek-a-boo, sweetheart neckline is a cut above in cuteness. Wear this 100% cotton dress with ankle-tied espadrilles, a woven handbag, and a bow clipped in your hair for a look of good, old-fashioned glam!
Upon arriving to visit your native French grandmother in this retro, navy dress by Trollied Dolly, you just knew something special would happen today. What you didn't realize was that the clusters of strawberries among pale pink dots would inspire her to make this the day you've been waiting for your whole life - the day she would share her secret clafouti recipe! Frocks by Trollied Dolly bear witness to the travels, colors, and cultures encountered by the sister-founders who are committed to fun clothes, original designs, and adventurous prints and patterns. This cultural lesson began when your grandmother pushed your shoulder, covered in a ruched short sleeve, and set an apron over the rouge trim and pockets of this buttoned garment, and got to work showing you how to make custard ...
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! A renaissance is taking place in your wardrobe - this romantic gown from Stop Staring! transforms you from everyday darling to reigning princess of chic! Its polka-dotted beige mesh overlay ruches elegantly around your torso, then drops into a dreamy A-line. Emerald satin shines underneath, adding a glamorous glow to your opulent look. Adorn this dress with ornate metallic jewelry, kitten heels, and a vegan faux fur stole - whether you're being crowned prom queen at the dance or maid of honor at your bestie's wedding, your fabulous style totally rules!
Your true love already thinks you're a dream, but when you're seen in this sweeter-than-imaginable strapless dress, your beau is bound to fall in love all over again! Steal an extra thought or two by traipsing side by side in the uneven dots of this teal piece, and expand onlookers' imaginations by clasping a statement necklace of green beads above its gathered, padded bodice. Wrap a seafoam scarf around the waist of this side-zipped frock for extra appeal, and walk through the room with sky-blue heels beneath its voluminous, ruffled hem to hearten the look of this dress to one your sweetheart will remember for years to come!
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!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program! As the doors of the ballroom open, the chandelier light illuminates your gorgeous Eva Franco frock. Speckles of gold woven into its polka-dotted skirt make this pleated, black-and-creme dress stand out in the vast room. Hand-in-hand with your dreamy date, you step into the crowd of admiring guests - your bright red heels, hair bow, and earrings mirroring the patent belt wrapped around your waist. From its plunging neckline, to its charismatic print, this eye-catching dress knows how to make an entrance!
Exhausted from dancing, you take a step outside for fresh air. In a backdrop of stillness, you catch the reflection of this lovely strapless dress in the glassy pond water, lit by the moon. Your shape looks feminine in the full skirt of this beige-and-black dress, and your collarbones reveal gracefulness over the tri-buttons and a faint sweetheart neckline that sit above boning along princess seams. Peering back through the windows to the dance floor, you consider staying out in this landscape, where the darkness of your tights matches the secretive night atmosphere and the glitter of your silvery heels glistens as the twinkling eve rests on the cropped cardi resting over your shoulders.
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