Vintage Inspired 50s Dress

Standing on the side of the stage, looking oh-so adorable, you crack up at the comedian with a constant stream of chuckles that jostle the pleats of this dress' skirt, waiting for your indication. There's the punchline - you hold a sign that reads, 'Laughter,' over the seams extending upward from the waistline of this thick knit number, and suddenly all the attention is on you in this pocketed, silky polka dot-lined, back-zipped frock with leopard print wedges and an arm stacked with bangles. The comedian continues, and the next time you assist with the 'Applause' sign, you realize that the attention never left you and your ravishing vintage-inspired cotton-blend dress!

As you wait for the opener to finish up their set, you squeeze the hand of the bass player of the all-girl jazz fusion band you sing in. She assures you there is nothing to worry about! ""Look at that dress,"" she says of your lake-blue strapless stage outfit, found exclusively at ModCloth, ""you command attention!"" It felt good to hear the encouragement, and glancing down at the buttoned diagonal flap across the boning of your princess seams, and the row of white buttons that line the pleated wrap skirt, you realized how right she is. Squeezing her hand once more, you click together your patent leather heels and jingle your chandelier earrings, with an inkling that this performance might be your best yet!

How can you possibly resist the adorable allure of this sweet, floral halter dress from Fables by Barrie. Flaunting a fabulously fresh poppy print of red, gold, and fuchsia across the boned bodice with folded detailing, fitted waistline, and flared, pleated skirt, this tie-necked frock is ideal for a meal by the ocean or a post-swim stroll on the boardwalk. Partner this cotton cutie with a braided belt, peep toe wedges, and a lace-trimmed cardi for a flawless dose of fresh fashion.