shoppereview: ModCloth

Yay, it worked! Well, at least the ad placement part.

Some of you may have already heard of ModCloth. It's an online boutique of cute, trendy clothes with vintage vibes spanning the decades back to the early 20th Century--including the neon sadness of '80s, when we all looked tacky. So whether you're looking for a Mad Men-inspired kicky frock, or Flapper-style shoes, if you're into classic looks, ModCloth has it all. So far, I've made 3 orders, consisting of a total of 14 items, including 2 gifts, for just over $550.

The Good: Their clothes are actually sized well (& they note if an item's sizing runs small or large) for a woman with normal proportions. As a petite, curvy lady living in an Amazonian stick figure-obssessed world, this is often a challenge. Everything is well priced & well made. At first, I'd thought, given the relatively low prices, that maybe they'd be cheap, or feature some tacky 3rd-world stitching, but everything ordered so far has pleased my critical eye.

The Bad: ModCloth doesn't seem to keep a lot of inventory in stock, so things sell out quickly & often. However, if you like an item, you can request an email when it's back in stock in your size. And if start an account, you can create wishlists, which you could potentially share with any gift-selecting-impaired people in your life.

The Ugly: One purchase, the Cable Car Tour Dress, was absolutely adorable while still upholding an occasional overwhelming need for comfort. But when I got home from a long day at the office--& dinner--my skin had a bluish-black tint to it, particularly in high-traffic areas, like the shoulders & arms. Apparently, it had bled color onto my skin all day. Hopefully after a washing or two, this will never happen again.

I have to make my first return this weekend, as I purchased the wrong size of a sweater. If it's a painful experience, look forward to hearing about it next week.