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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!
In your search for a vessel to act as your own personal cruise line, you walk along the docks in this fitting dress, patterned with sketched sailboats! Its sheer, half-lined intermission hem beneath the thin tie of a fitted waist fills with wind behind you - a feature youre excited to experience on your own bow - and its ruffled, strapless neckline is where you display an anchor necklace to show who will be in charge! Steering this rouge frock through the sea of selections, your navy sandals stop in their tracks when you spot the beauty youre about to make yours!
You'll be the style spectacle of the evening when you're discovered orbiting the celebration in this alluring frock! Every trained eye will take a moment to focus on its Peter Pan collar and black floral lace yoke, as well as the constellation of tiny stars that are printed over deep crimson, from its sweetheart neckline to the hem of its A-line skirt. For an ensemble that's as polished as your insight, slip this stellar frock on with a pair of deep opaque tights, a classic bolero, and shimmering peep toe heels to complement your timelessly twinkling earrings!
Who would've thought that fashioning styles from the past would put you ahead of the game? Do your thing in this playful purple dress, and you may just find yourself as 'chair'-woman of the catwalk! Wrapped in a white sash that matches this strapless frock's selection of seats, your look shows you're not one to sit down on the job. Strut stylishly in a fun fascinator and fuchsia shoes set under a tulle-hemmed skirt lining, coordinate with the 'haute seats' highlighted on this back-zipped dress, and you'll be seen as the pinnacle of posh!
As constellations gleam in the sky overhead, the other guests are observing you and your date orbiting the dance floor! While some are awed by your brilliant moves and radiant sense of rhythm, studied style experts zoom in on the darling blue stars that decorate the breezy fabric of this ivory dress. Crafted with flowing cap sleeves and a ruffled hem, as well as a ruched waistline, this light and lovely frock always puts a twinkle in your eye. For an evening that's cosmically charming, equip yourself with a swirling pair of patterned tights, glittery T-strap heels, and marvelous moon-inspired earrings, then find enough space to stun as you kick and twirl beside your sweetheart!
Enter our Cheers to the Future Name It and Win It Contest by submitting the perfect name for this pretty, printed frock! Between its sky-blue and cherry-red heart pattern and its flattering fit-and-flare silhouette, this dress has the details to keep you looking darling at all of your upcoming occasions. With its red piping and sweetheart neckline, this darling look is befitting of pearls, peep toes, and, of course, an exquisitely original name. Create a tantalizing title for this dress, and you could be seeing it in your fashionable future!
Make others 'magell-ous' with your exacting approach to elegance by charting a chic ensemble that pairs this worldly dress with a wood-soled wedge, a bounty of golden bangles, pearly earrings, and a bronze, beaded fascinator! Created from champagne-colored fabric with a bow-like crossover back, this silky, sleeveless frock by Nice Things features a classic map with each important town and trade route illustrated in a timeless pastel palette.Designer Paloma Santaolalla spent her childhood admiring European flea market finds and squirreling away memories of dainty details, patterns, and shapes that she now translates into stunning styles like this gorgeous dress. Whether your destination is a going-abroad gala or an evening of exotic eats, this flowing, lined design will attract a ...
The beauty of the lush flora and fauna of the city butterfly garden is only equaled by the glamour of your Eva Franco frock! Petite white butterflies flutter across the sheer, robin's-egg-blue overlay of this feminine fit-and-flare. With its white patent belt cinched around your waist, this prim and pretty dress provides the perfect complement to your ivory kitten heels, rosebud earrings, and delicate pendant. It's no wonder your heart soars when you wear this adorable dress!
Your mother has always hummed happy melodies when she felt perfectly content, and on this lovely evening, you long to hear one of her tunes! Twirling your skirt from the pleated waistline of this symphonic frock by Miss Patina, you plead your date to whisper a song. This UK brand was formed by a crafty team that gathered their expertise in retro-inspired, contemporary clothing while attending the London College of Fashion. As a few shy notes begin to sound, you sway the khaki clefs of this navy dress, grinning widely above its tied neck and trimmed shoulders, and softly stepping your sienna heels to the tune. Taking your sweetie's hand and placing it on the side zip of this lined dress, you move together to your created beat!
Your friends are always searching for it, your sister claims it doesn't exist, and you - well, all it takes for you to be wrapped up in amour is to wear this adorable heart-covered dress, which you do, of course, adore! Its Chelsea collar to match its thin belt makes you instantly bubbly, while its blue-and-pink cotton candy coloring has you hopelessly heedless to any other frock but this one! When you set out to show off your new true love in teal tights and flats you're fond of, you'll prove to all that love is, in fact, real!
You wouldn't imagine arriving at your friend's fete without bringing your signature cherry pie, and you can't think of a reason not to wear a matching dress, as well! Twirl toward her front door in the flirty, A-line skirt of this wrap-top frock to offer her the gift you bear, and she'll surely be delighted by the button-adjusted, cross-back straps of this sky-blue style! Brightening up her party with this peppy, fruit-filled look, made complete by rouge mid-heels and pearl jewelry, your pal is appreciative of how pleasant your presence always is, and you assure her it's a pleasure!
Your home is filled with framed portraits of all those who have filled you with pride and joy - your winning tomato, your first-place radish, and your farmers favorite berry! Button your figure into this blue ribbon dress for the next judging of your pickings, proudly presenting them in its tied neck and themed print! As you step up in the chestnut-hued mid-heels youve placed beneath this frocks lined skirt, to accept another award, offer your most sincere smile in return, and rush home to sketch a small picture of this shows perfect cherries!
Admit it, you're a romantic at heart! You get misty-eyed when you read a good love story and love sonnets give you goosebumps. Whether you've got a sweetie or you're loving your single life, you find ways to feel special! Feel the tug of love on your heartstrings when you wear this sweet, heart-dotted dress on a day filled with your favorite things! Wander the halls of the art museum in flowing navy pleats while you fall in love with Waterhouse and Blake. Sleeveless, with a hidden back zipper and hook-and-eye closure, this dress will keep you content and cozy when you layer a cardigan on top and stroll through your favorite park. Match the bow at your back waist with bright red bow heels and treat yourself to a classic romance movie marathon!
With an exquisite eye for restoration and an ever-growing collection of thrifted treasures, youre always searching for a new place thats packed with even more potential. Welcoming your friends to a fte at your newest address, you capture your historically accurate handiwork and beaming smile with a photo on the porch in this enchanting Eva Franco dress! It flaunts a classic structure, which pairs a pleated A-line skirt with a sleeveless silhouette, that's updated with gathered details to echo its V-neck top, full lining, and bold pattern of precious houses printed over its concrete-grey fabric to match your home's freshly painted bright white trim and the tangerines on the tree in the yard. Style it with mahogany wedge flats, minty green bangles, and a floral headband, then buckle its ...
Sipping a scrumptious milkshake under the mainsail, licking an icepop down to the stick by the boom, slurping up ice cream drips on deck - all these images make your mouth water, but this creamy yogurt-hued dress inspires you to enjoy something a bit healthier through your favorite twisty straw! Its cool, sheer shoulders and half-sleeved cut are covered in tiny tangerines like the ones you toss into your blender with strawberries and bananas, and its lined body assures you look adorable as you do so! Let its skirt fall from its fitted waist, over crimson tights with brown knee-high boots, and this healthy look will see that you're a happy first mate!
Like most of the memorable moments of your life, having loved ones with you has always made them all the more special! Today, you'll be recognized as a local leader for your impressive volunteer work, and although it's a joyous occasion, you must admit you're a little nervous. Your sister's hand gripped tightly within your fingertips, you sit patiently wearing this charming, cream and candy bow-print dress, a pair of platform sandals, and a glossy, pouch purse as the mayor gives an inspirational introduction. You fiddle the smooth, fabric-covered buttons of your dress' sheer outer layer with your free hand as your name is called over the loud speaker. Your sister winks at you with a whisper and a gentle nudge, "You're up!"
You put the fun in fungi when arriving at the garden party in this cotton frock! Its rouge sash to match buttons beneath its scoop neck, and several of the colorful mushrooms on its pale-pink backdrop, makes you the chanterelle of the ball, and princess seams that fall in line with a hidden side zip make it fit on your body as perfectly as it does the scene! With a butterfly pendant hanging between two cap sleeves, and rouge heels to complete your look, not one heart will go without palpitating for the parisols you wear!
Strolling to meet your honey at a favorite picnic spot by the lake, you can't help but exude your natural charm when you wear this darling sundress! The cherries and snow berry dots that decorate the sky-blue background make it as endearing as can be, while the A-line skirt sweetly sways and twirls with each graceful step you take. You pair it with your vintage wicker tote, strappy espadrille wedges, and oversized sun hat, and delight in the fact that your flirty-fun fashion will surely make this a picnic to remember!
Whether you're building a birdhouse, sewing up a new skirt, or pressing petals from the garden, you always take some time out of your busy day to hone your craft. Dressed in this fully lined frock from Family Affairs, you happily practice your hobbies. Featuring a vintage-inspired print of flora and fauna across a taupe background, this a-line shirtdress features a row of white buttons up the front, tie neck collar, and darling puff sleeves. Paired with cherry red mary-janes, a chestnut-hued belt, and vintage-inspired jewelry, you'll have a sweetly styled look to craft again and again.
Tune your outfit towards this vibrant dress by Mata Traders, and the ratings on your wardrobe will skyrocket! Brand-to-watch Mata Traders transforms fashion into action through the employment - and empowerment - of craftswomen in India and Nepal. The red shoulders, robin's-egg-blue body, and white peacock-feather prints of this darling dress signal your simple, chic style. Cast this dress alongside woven wedges, a beaded bracelet, and demure earrings, and you'll be hip to the pretty program!
You'll be etched in the memories of all who see you when you don this cream dress by Yumi. Mixing London street style with emerging trends, UK-based Yumi creates clothes and accessories that boast playful, pretty details. Composed of silky fabric, this vintage-inspired sheath dress features a darling Peter Pan collar, sheer, swiss-dotted sleeves buttoned at the wrists, black piping, and a painterly print of onyx trees. Button the keyhole closure and pair this fully lined frock with patent ballet flats, a quilted cross-body bag, and vintage-inspired bowler hat, for a chic-ly composed look you'll want to style again and again!
Currently one of the country's most respected young talents, this delightful dress grew up dreaming about one day becoming a world-renowned icon. Today, it's on its way with a well-crafted A-line cut, precise bust darting, dapper ruffle and heart button details, a matching, optional sash, and delightful cap sleeves. Its background swirls with precision, and its sleek raven outlining continues to keep this frock on track. Currently, this masterpiece of a dress resides on a fashionable young painter who styles it to perfection with patent pumps, netted stockings, and a handmade headpiece.
If your daily routine has you feeling a less than excited, add a splash of pep and pizazz! Try a tasty new dish at a festive downtown restaurant. Instead of a walk in the park, try skipping or even a fancy frolic. And of course, add some fashion flavor to your wardrobe in this refreshingly effervescent blue print frock! Surprises abound in this short, A-line piece, as the ruffle cape collar flutters around your neck. Jump start your schedule as you secure the back button, while rays of sunlight illuminate the open back cutout. Don some buckled boots at your knees and a fetching feathered band upon your head! Now doesn't your day look dashing?
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!
Some days of your vacation are jam-packed with activity, while on others you end up just relaxing. Pack this deep taupe, all-purpose shirt dress to style for either occasion! Its sheer shoulders with a pebble-specked print, and flowing intermission hemline, look dramatically darling during a breezy beachside walk, while its safari-inspired cap sleeves and flap chest pockets give this lined dress an air of adventure. Encircle its fitted waist with a chain belt, and adorn your feet with gilded sandals that are both perfectly stylish and completely comfortable for all your vacay ventures!
When you first laid eyes on this ocelot-patterned dress of creme, posy pink, and deep navy, you simply fell in love. Composed of silky fabric, this partially-lined, A-line dress features a gathered waist and wrap-around, onyx-hued collar. Layered over a black bandeau and paired with ankle strap wedges, a thin, patent belt, and classically quilted shoulder bag, this dress flawlessly finishes a look you'll fall head over heels for!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively at ModCloth! After a night of dancing, you bid farewell to your fabulous first date and step out of the cab clad in this Eva Franco dress. Its accordion pleats dance about your legs as you walk dreamily to your doorstep. You recall your sweetheart's smile, and your cheeks blush as red as the hearts and patent belt adorning your sugar-white dress. Suddenly, you hear your name. Spinning around in your kitten heels, you see your date climb out of the taxi door after you. "I couldn't leave without a kiss," your paramour whispers as you're swept into a romantic embrace, the moonlight illuminating your pearl earrings, dainty bracelet, and metallic clutch. What a perfect ending to a dazzling day!
Strutting so stylishly past the cafe, you overhear onlookers rave about that 'rockabilly diva's cheerful cherry dress!' As you turn your gaze to thank these friendly strangers, you recognize the duo - what a coincidence! Your style-supporters and friends insist you take a seat and enjoy an espresso, and unable to resist, you lean your zipped and tied back against the cool chair with a charming smile. With a collared and padded bust, one-inch straps, and a swingy A-line cut, your sprightly dress steals the subject of conversation - that is, when you're not being complimented on your woven platforms, rouge lipstick, or vintage 'do!
As the work week closes and you plan for your weekend road trip, you want to pack things that will last through any kind of adventure, opportunity, or extravaganza. This airy dress will go the distance with its promising peach bodice and momentous magenta skirt dotted in clover-colored bouquets. This fully lined frock features an elasticized waistband, an effortless drape, and an elegant palate of clever colors! As you turn up the radio, let your brass bangles glow, your unicorn necklace glimmer, and your straw hat govern your haute look from day cafes to evening soirees.
When it comes to hatching ideas, you've certainly beat the competition. Once you get cracking, you'll only 'egg-cept' the best! Your taste in dresses proves no less discriminating, and strangers have been known to shell out enthusiastic compliments 'eggs-alting' your ensembles. You never like to coop your style, and this undeniably unique and fantastically funky frock will keep your wardrobe wings decidedly unclipped. Featuring a rather retro print that rivals the best of mid-century illustration, this crimson keeper is one basket in which you can confidently place your eggs - don't 'omelet' it get away!
The masterpieces at the museum can't compare to the beauty of this floral frock from Jack by BB Dakota! Its fluttering layers depict a lush landscape of abstract flowers - their magenta, blue, yellow, and white colors blossom against the sheer, deep green fabric of this short-sleeved dress. A slender tie belt and a V-shaped neckline frame this dress in dainty, feminine details, giving your look an elegant flair. Display this dazzling look alongside dangling gold earrings, platformed peep toes, and bright metallic bracelets, and exhibit your exquisite eye for fashion!
Fashion- and nature-lovers can agree - this delightfully fresh, fun cotton dress in just blooming with natural beauty! Decorated with a dazzling print of budding hydrangeas, depicted in pink, purple, and cream, and broken up with splashed orange checks, this fantastic frock flaunts stunning style from its collar, which can be secured by a button, leaving a dramatic V-shaped cutaway that echos the one in back, to its pretty-meets-bold print. Model this piece with a bright belt thrown around its waist, patent flats planted underneath, and a leather satchel, then show off your fab, flower-powered fashion.
Whether you're greeting guests at an elegant gala or attending a debutante dinner with your paramour, your timeless style shines through in this BB Dakota shift! Its luminous, floral brocade enchants onlookers with its violet, black, and silver hues. A pleated, A-line skirt and sleeveless bodice create a classic, figure-flattering silhouette that glides alongside you while you mingle. Worn with a strand of pearls, a lady-like pair of pumps, and a shimmering hair accessory, this dress leaves a lasting impression!
Throw a stone toward playful style by donning this sheer dress! Fully lined and floaty sleeved, and etched with a warm-hued, abstract floral pattern, this frock flirts with a cinched waistline and elongated, triangular shoulder peeks. Have fun styling this dress with chalk-colored, gridded flats, a quirky bicycle necklace, and a nonstop smile to get a 'jump' start on frolicsome fashion!
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively at ModCloth! You've been envisioning a striking yet classic wardrobe for yourself, and, as luck would have it, this fabulous Eva Franco frock caught your eye! A playful print of vanilla eyeglass frames cover the gently pleated black fabric of this boat-necked dress. Its V-necked back and defined waist give your outfit a flattering, feminine focus, especially when paired with bright pumps, a lady-like clutch, and a metallic ring. Your exuberant style is a sight to behold!
Between volunteering at the local pet shelter, tutoring kids after school, and raising funds to help clean up your community park, its no wonder youre being honored for your heartfelt humanitarian efforts. For tonights ceremony, whats more appropriate than wearing your heart on your short sleeve in this navy-and-peach, heart-dotted dress? With a vintage-inspired design, the modest V-neck, matching waistband, and flowing pleated skirt give you an elegantly earnest look. Pair this fully lined dress with navy peep toe heels, a delicate pearl necklace, and vintage clutch purse, so you can humbly accept your award in style.
If we had it our way, we'd wear this sweet, little frock every day! Boasting a whimsical print of tiny trees, houses, clouds, and suns across the deep-navy background, this precious dress allows you to enjoy the country-living lifestyle, even if you're a city-dweller through and through. Secure a bird-charmed necklace over its satiny Peter Pan collar of contrasting white, wrap a braided belt over its elasticized waist, and sneak an oversized bangle at its elasticized sleeves, for a look that's in your 'nature' to love!
Get the word going and let the world know that this darling cat print dress has hit the streets! With a classic long-sleeved top, fitted waist, and lightly full skirt, this cheerful, deep brown chiffon frock is something to make meows about. Pair it with grey stockings and patent brogues - you cool cat, you!
Take a black, retro-cut frock, sprinkle it with ripe strawberries, and you'll be tempted by no other. With flattering princess seaming in the bust, satiny decorative buttons lining up the front, handy pockets, and a sash to wrap in a cutesy bow, this dress will get sweet on you at first glance. Wide straps make for a comfortable fit, while bows on the neck and pockets make this dress even girlier than it already boasts to be. If you want to show off the fullness of the A-line skirt, add a tulle petticoat for a bold look. Wear with patent heels to create an ensemble that will sweep the nation.
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