Yeah, Modcloth sizing is really dependent upon the dress. I have a *fantastic* shirtdress that I wear all the time...I'm a XXL in it. Normal dress size? 12. Yeahhhhh...

But it's so, so pretty and so work appropriate and so comfortable.

If you wanted something completely different, my favorite splurge place is House of Fraser, a UK based department store. Definitely a little different style.
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women...ix&sz=200&spcl

To be honest -- I've never once ordered something from Modcloth and have it look like I expect it to look. Either the sizing is wonky or the fabric is totally off...I always end up returning. But their customer service is very good and their return process is really easy. I've ordered maybe ten dresses and returned them all.

I'm with you on Modcloth. I have one dress that is knock-your-socks-off awesome, and the rest have been just as you said.

I love Saks FashionFix (FashionFX?) and Neiman Marcus's Last Call site. I'm a big Nordstrom Rack fan (mentioned it today to someone on the site), but not for nice dresses. Shopbop and Revolve expensive, but sometimes you get lucky with sales.

There's also Ebay -- you could get a DVF wrap dress for the same price as stuff from WHBM, although I'd proceed with caution if you're not sure of your size in that specific line.

Saks FashionFix
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/fashionfix/home.jsp

Last Call
http://www.lastcall.com/