Woman wearing vintage-inspired sardine print dress with pockets and button front
Back tie waist detail on novelty fish print vintage-inspired dress
Woman wearing novelty sardine print vintage-inspired shirt dress with short sleeves and contrast piping
Close-up of collar and button-front detail on novelty sardine print shirt dress
Woman wearing sardine tin print shirt dress with retro collar and short sleeves
Woman wearing retro sardine print fit-and-flare mini dress with pockets
Back view of novelty sardine print mini dress with removable waist tie
Front view of novelty fish print shirt dress with contrast piping and retro silhouette

The Dear Johnny Shirt Dress

Brand:ModCloth
$89.99 $129.00
Color: Sardine Soirée
Size

The Dear Johnny Shirt Dress from our ModCloth namesake label serves up vintage seaside charm with a delightfully unexpected twist. Crafted from a breezy viscose-linen blend with a smooth viscose lining, this retro-inspired mini dress features an allover novelty print of colorful sardine tins and tiny fish motifs that feels straight out of a sunny European fish market daydream. The tailored shirt dress silhouette is finished with contrast cotton piping, fabric-covered buttons, and a softly structured collar for a polished 1950s-inspired look, while the back tie creates a flattering cinched waist. 

Why We Love It
This playful piece is ready for boardwalk lunches, antique market wandering, and becoming weirdly obsessed with tinned fish aesthetics. 🐟

  • Length: S 37", 1X 39"
  • Contrast piping detail
  • Navy blue covered buttons
  • Back waist tie
  • Side pockets
  • Shell: 80% Viscose, 20% Linen
  • Contrast: 100% Cotton
  • Lining: 100% Viscose
  • Imported

Mary is wearing a US size S
Measurements: Height 5'6" / Bust 34" / Waist 25" / Hips 36"

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Once an order has been placed it can't be changed or canceled. In the event of a return, any applied discount/coupon is forfeited and may not be re-used. Final sale items are not returnable.

We hope you love what you ordered! But in case you don't, we will accept returns or exchanges (exclusions apply) of unused items in unwashed, unworn condition. The original tag must be attached and the original plastic bag with product barcode must be included with your return. Requests must be opened in our Loop Returns Portal within 30 days of the order's original delivery date to be eligible for refund, store credit*, or exchange*. 

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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So comfy

"I love this dress. It fits perfectly, is well made, and is so comfortable. I want this in the other color as well!"

— Megan F. (5/5)

Washed perfectly!

"I washed this in cold water, on delicate cycle, straightened the button placket and collar, and it drip-dried perfectly! You'd think it might need pressing being cotton, but it didn't. The construction is very well done. This is my first ModCloth dress, and I will be back for more."

— Kim R. (5/5)

Pretty kitties

"This dress is even prettier in person. I actually like the sturdy and breathable cotton."

— Jennifer B. (5/5)

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