Trim Formal Dress

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. Though its background is foggy, its precise raven outlining keeps this frock on track. Currently, this masterpiece of a dress resides on a fashionable young painter who styles it to perfection with flower-adorned pumps, netted stockings, and a handmade headpiece. Love this fetching frock? Check out this dashing design in a host of other haute hues!

As you meander through the Impressionist wing in this wondrous A-line, an assortment of blending techniques have your entire attention. Meanwhile, those mingling past cant help but turn their focus to the white, dotted trim of embroidery that your floral dress boasts. In this smoothly lined look, you sway from painting to painting with your wide pleats moving in fluid rhythm with each brushstroke before you. In reaction to a tap on your shoulder, you twist on your forest-green heels and turn your chin over the shoulder of your mustard sweater, only to find that your new favorite masterpiece in the hall is the diamond presented before you from a bent knee of your love!

Wear this lace dress to your best pals garden party, and even the gorgeous San Diego scenery wont compare to how stunning youll look! Crafted in an A-line silhouette, this breezy frock features a V-shaped front and back, crocheted trim along the bodice, and a shimmering overlay atop its ivory lining. You'll look positively radiant as the afternoon sun reflects off of the garments gold lace. Paired with pale pink tights and caramel T-straps, this dreamy dress completes an ensemble that truly shines!

Your admiration of black and white photos from generations before has inspired you to choose this grey, monochromatic A-line dress for a family wedding! Overflowing with classic charm, this floral-print frock comes complete with a padded bust, cap sleeves, and V-neck, and is truly is the perfect companion for an elegant gathering. Add some color with daisy-yellow pumps and vintage-style jewelry, and you can be certain that your style will stand out in the photos years from now!

Just as the cutest correspondence is always sealed with a berry-red smooch, todays romantic ensemble wouldnt be complete without the petal-pink pop of this blue-trimmed frock. Its pretty, pastel colors and flower-patterned overlay have your fashion-loving heart feeling simply delightful. Dressed in your favorite flats, cloud-white, patterned tights, and this charming dress, you gather your stack of handwritten letters and set off to the post office - your beaming smile delivering joy to all you encounter!

In a glorious twist of fate, you run into a long-lost childhood friend at your roommates wedding reception! As you stroll along the sunlit grounds of the country club, reminiscing over years past and marveling at the stroke of luck that brought you together, the cascading ruffles on your blue dress by Max and Cleo gently sway in the evening breeze. Your fashionable friend compliments your sleeveless frock, which features a waist tie, V-shaped neckline, and shark-tail hem, and gleefully states that your stunning sense of style has not changed over the years! Paired with ivory dOrsay heels and an opalescent pendant, this breezy dress completes an elegant ensemble that heightens the joyful feel of your unexpected reunion.

Adding a femme frock like this peachy, lace dress into your wardrobe may just set off a lovely chain of events that alter your day! Overlain with scalloped lace, this adorable A-line features a thin, gold chain trim. Crocheted from a soft cotton blend, this pretty dress zips up nicely over floral-printed heels for a luncheon or daytime party. Gold earrings, a minty headband, and a metallic clutch bring out this luxe dress best feature - the person whos wearing it!

Theres no reason to be blue when you're wearing an A-line dress in a lovely shade of azure! With a plunging, V-shaped back accented with elastic bands and black lace trim near the hem, your dress calls attention from all directions! Romantic details such as the V-neck and defined waist add even more poise to this pretty piece. Complete with black patent pumps and sparkling jewelry, your ensemble is ready for an evening on the town, and youre effortlessly bringing the charm in full effect!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program, altered to a new colorway, and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Pay a visit to the punch bowl and a mingle around your private room in this magenta birthday dress! The stylish contrast of its floral lace overlay and the faux-leather trim along its arms, neckline, and bow-topped waistband makes this V-backed sheath a celebratory representation of your sweet n edgy personality. That, paired with the subtle waist pleating and pockets it features, makes for a luncheon youll never want to end. Lemonade-yellow pumps and oversized sapphire stud earrings make you look like the princess of your own afternoon bash!

Last-minute dinner dates, impromptu board meetings, after-work drinks with friends - no matter the occasion, or the time of day, you're always perfectly put together. Radiant as ever in this slightly stretchy, fire-engine-red sheath, you strut through your day in black patent pumps and spotted tights. Sporting a vintage bib necklace to complement the angular neckline of this cap-sleeved, peplum-accented beauty, your classy look has just enough sass for a quick stop downtown to meet friends at a local gallery opening.

Youve waited years for this moment, and now that its finally come, it still feels like a dream. As the first notes of the piano flutter like the butterfly sleeves of your rose-quartz dress, you enter with the first line of your aria. The audience is enchanted by your soft voice, and like the light pink piping of your ruffle-hemmed dress, your pitch is just as trim and perfect. After the last movement, you hold out the side of your skirt, cross one pearlescent pump behind the other, and curtsy as the crowd applauds.