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Vintage 40s Dress
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Close Studio Sweetheart Dress $139.99
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!
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Close Lady Love Song Dress $79.99
Who wouldn't want to croon a ballad when they see you in this sultry frock? Charmingly crimson, with a flexible material that caresses your curves, this dress with a crossover sweetheart neckline and gentle pleats at the bust is made to impress. Add seamed stockings, sturdy T-straps, and a pearl necklace before stepping into your favorite jazz club for a martini and dulcet serenade!
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Close Cute Clipper Dress $104.99
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!
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Close Jive with Me Dress $179.99 $125.99
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Dance through your evening in this darling 40s-style sheath by Stop Staring! When youre in the mood for a little retro flair, the petite black polka dots, swooping trim, and gathered details of this cap-sleeved dress will help you get into the stylish swing of things. Partner this piece with colorful kitten heels, pearl earrings, and a fluttery fascinator, and hop into a haute new look!
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Close And We're Live Dress $47.99
As the most-loved entertainment reporter of all the hottest events, you have to wow your television followers with your outfits every single day. Stick with something simple, yet irresistibly sweet by appearing on screens in this eye-popping crimson dress! Its slight stretch material, cap sleeves, and V-back keep you cool under the bright lights, while its princess seams and pleats surrounding a neckline slit are super stylish touches that no one can deny! Match its thin faux leather belt with black pumps, add golden jewelry, and rest one hand in this frock's pockets for a look that'll let off that air of casual professionalism that drives viewers wild!
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Close First Stop, Style! Dress $169.99
This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program, altered based on your feedback, and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! For you, the ride to finding your fashion niche was a quick one, and as you board the train to the big city today, you wear the retro peplum ruffle of this navy-blue dress by Stop Staring! to show what your personal style is all about! A vintage suitcase, a handmade fascinator, and the rockin-est red pumps you could find are all it takes to complete the all-out chic look of this cap-sleeved midi as you chug along in your compartment, but you went the extra mile by adding lace glovettes to match the white polka-dots of this dress, as well as a string of pearls strung over its gathered surplice neckline. When the conductor ...
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Close Budding Starlet Dress $84.99
Singing at venues across the country, youll need a look thats as bold as your vocals - don this dress, and your performance will be unforgettable! Leopard print harmonizes with blooming roses to create a sassy style thats sure to charm the toughest crowds. Youll send audiences swooning when you start crooning in the pin-up style, buttoned bodice, and halter neckline. Accompany this look with peep toes, a cuff bracelet, and a black fascinator, and youll be on your way to fashionable fame!
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Close Social Savant Dress $153.99
The day has much in store for you - brunch, an afternoon gallery walk, and tickets to the ballet. Dressing for such a varied schedule may challenge some people, but youre well adept at it, especially since you have this pristinely pretty Bettie Paige frock in your wardrobe! Retro-inspired designer Tatyana created Bettie Page out of a hankering to create high-quality, glamorous fashion with a mix of the modern. This impeccable item stays true to its retro roots with a flattering, A-line shape, an anchor-esque red pattern atop a grey background, and a red-trimmed bolero that sits crisply atop the frocks halter-tie neckline. Worn with low, cherry pumps, a rose hair clip nestled into your tousled do, and a boxy handbag, this gem of a dress will take you from event to event with perfect ...
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Close Sea Shanty Singing Dress $129.99
As you climb aboard the three-mast ship, the wind ruffles the full hem your dress - this sailor-inspired piece whose dusty rose hue is exclusive to ModCloth. Once on deck, you straighten this frocks deliciously cute neck tie, and head toward the sound of the music. Entering the ships main hall in this dress, wicker-soled wedges, shining post earrings, and several dainty rings, you draw admiring stares from more than a few in the assembled crowd. Taking a seat, you join in on the singing, lilting out lyrics about adventure, faraway lands, and pretty lasses such as yourself!
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Close Getting Dot in Here Dress $54.99
Welcome the whimsy of polka dots into your present with this fun, flirty dress! As adorable as frocks come, this white-and-red, A-line number is both cute with its tie-adorned, slightly padded sweetheart bust and sassy with the almond-shaped cutout at back. Pair this practically pure cotton dress with plush pumps, a retro-inspired hairdo, a silver charm bracelet, and a patent purse for a look that youll want to wear forever!
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Close Send-Off Kiss Dress $52.99
Dressed in this fab frock inspired by those who fare the sea, you wave to your paramour and blow an air kiss down to the dock. With its simple silhouette, including a scoop neck, elasticized waist, and full, flared skirt, your lovely figure is surely quite the sight to behold beckoning from the upper deck, and the charming oversized collar and white trim that covers this black beauty makes you standout stylishly in the early morning light. Though it's always tough to say goodbye, you can't wait to greet the exciting adventure that awaits ahead - a fact you realize as you straighten your collar and ready to sail into the great blue yonder. By Australian designer Reverse.
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Close Aisle Be There Dress in Lily $162.99
Whether your big day takes place in a park, your backyard, or City Hall, you're sure to look every bit the part of the glamorous bride when you wear this gorgeous dress by Trashy Diva. A proud New Orleans brand, Trashy Diva creates pieces that exude old-school charm and flatter a modern girl's figure. This elegant, side-zipped frock is crafted of cream satin and features a gathered, surplice bodice edged in a foldover collar that dips into pretty twin points in the back, making for a timeless silhouette fitting for a day you'll want to remember forever. Say ""I do!"" to fabulous fashion and pair this lovely piece with cherry peep toes, a rhinestone-encrusted necklace, and a lemon patent clutch!
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Close Aisle Be There Dress in Rose $162.99
Wherever your sisters big occasion takes place, you're sure to look glamorous by her side when you wear this gorgeous formal dress by Trashy Diva. A proud New Orleans brand, Trashy Diva creates pieces that exude old-school charm and flatter a modern girl's figure. This elegant, side-zipped frock is crafted of rich, red satin. Featuring a gathered surplice bodice edged in a foldover collar that dips into pretty twin points in the back, this timeless silhouette fits perfectly for a day you'll want to remember forever. You dont have to be saying ""I do!"" to flaunt fabulous fashion - just pair this lovely piece with ivory peep toes, a rhinestone-encrusted necklace, and a black patent clutch!
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Close Made in the Shades Dress in Apples $109.99
Let your wardrobe reflect your passion for fresh fashion with a printed sundress thats truly a sight to behold! Cinnamon-and-spice apples tumble down this ivory halter dress by Emily and Fin, giving your style an especially sweet perspective. Optional straps secured with white buttons and a slender, noir belt frame the frock, while the pleated skirt and sweetheart neckline supported by flexible boning transform this piece into a stylish spectacle. In deep orange espadrilles, a brown cardi, and snazzy sunnies, you and your look are perfectly pretty!
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Close Presentation Day Dress $49.99 $34.99
After working tirelessly to design a presentation for work, your moment to shine has arrived! You wear this inspired sheath dress into the office with dark tights and sand-colored pumps, assured that you will lead your meeting with confidence and ease. The classy cut features a black lace overlay at the neckline and panels of houndstooth print across the front. The intersection of basic black and a sophisticated print creates a simple, yet visually interesting piece- much like the lines and patterns that youve meticulously measured in your stellar proposal!
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Close Wisteria Upon a Star Dress $69.99 $48.99
Your wishes for a vintage-inspired pin-up dress found exclusively at ModCloth have come true! This shimmery violet, figure-celebrating sheath dress features adjustable shoulder straps and cute, black trim at the top with a decorative retro button in the center. Whether youre hosting a dinner party or going out on the town with your date, youll look absolutely dreamy with black velvet heels and a faux-fur-collared wrap enveloping this glamorous piece.
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Close Cerise to the Occasion Dress $159.99
Need a standout piece to rock at tonights cocktail affair? Before you default to the basic LBD, think about adding some panache to your party attire by flaunting this wiggle dress byStop Staring! Boasting a flavorful print of white polka dots and red cherries over a black background and eye-catching pleating at the bodice and waist, this charming piece is sure to stand out in the crowd. Try partnering this pin-up-inspired style with a golden locket, slingback heels, and a patent purse, for a look that is equal parts tangy and sweet, to be sure!
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Close My Kind Of Glam Dress $92.99
Whether youre searching for a casual dress with a bit of glamour or a glamourous dress for any day of the week, this pretty, 100% cotton dress byEmily and Fin is your kind of frock! This quirky, hard-to-find British brand combines simplicity with individuality in all of their flattering, vintage-inspired pieces. This dress unique, surplice neckline and faux-wrapping tulip skirt gather at one side, creating a pin-up inspired design from neckline to hem. The playful, black and ivory polka-dotted pattern and gathered sleeves complete this classy piece. Pair it with patent heels and an oversized bow, and step out in Old Hollywood style.
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Close Dropping Hints Dress $89.99
Your lips are sealed in regards to where youre taking your sweetheart for lunch, but your charming navy-blue A-line dress just might give it away! Its simple, sleeveless cut features red-and-white picnic-inspired gingham buttons and trim down the front, as well as a subtle stitch peeking from underneath the hem. Paired with a red patent belt and flats with a ruby-red bow, your cotton frock is perfect for the homemade lunch in the park that youve planned. Now, if you could only find a way to hide your wicker picnic basket until the two of you meet near the oak tree!
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Close Slant Rhyme Dress $164.99
For your poetry reading from your first full-length collection, you need a look that will add to your unique voice but not steal the show. This red dress by Petrunia boasts stripes of a silvery sheen and a retro fit for a coveted look thats perfect for standing front and center. Petrunia innovates creative pieces that utilize the most cherished details of vintage craftsmanship in updated styles for a woman who lives for the present moment. Feminine, flattering, and a truly transformative, Petrunia pieces, like this frock, will surely become timeless additions to your unique wardrobe! As you deliver poem after poem of lyrical loveliness, the round decorative buttons slant across your bust and make this short-sleeved A-line playfully poetic. Over brown, heeled brogues and brassy ...