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Wool Check Dress from Marks and Spencer

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The chic, sharp lines of sixties style are usually found among the high street's Spring and Summer lines, but enough digging can produce great Winter options. This Wool Rich Check Dress from the Autograph Weekend line at Marks and Spencer combines all the structure of a retro look with practical fabric for the colder months.

Ideal for both mid-sixties mod or later ska styles, the check pattern is classic and subtle, with contrasting diagonal check pockets for accent. The high neckline, t-shirt sleeves and mid thigh hemline combine to create a sharp style that's countered by a loose sixties fit.

Get it now from M&S online or in selected shops for £45.

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Luxury Leather Shopper Bags by Mysuelly

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While plenty of bag designers have embraced the non-plastic revolution in shopping bags, it's often difficult to find a more permanent solution than the many totes and bags-for-life out there. These Luxury Leather Shoppers by Mysuelly are a definite jump in cost, but provide a stylish and sturdy alternative.

Shown here in both the Ecru and Checked versions, the oversized shopping-style bags are roomy and practical enough for plenty of your belongings. With vintage inspired looks and classic construction, they're stylish enough to use for overnight luggage, too.

Available now from Urban Outfitters online, each bag costs £365.

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Checked Wool Blazer from Zara

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While the weather goes through that somewhat erratic phase between the British Summer and Autumnal chills, outerwear is often difficult to get right. You can't go wrong with a sturdy wool blazer though, like this heritage-look version from Zara.

The use of a checked wool fabric gives an immediate gentrified feeling to the blazer, with the addition of leather elbow patches adding a geek chic sixties and seventies feel. The subtle addition of a pocket handkerchief, complete with psychedelic floral print, is a cute touch that rounds off the vintage inspiration.

It's available now from Zara for £69.99.

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G21 Shirt Dress from George

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The shirt dress has become a staple shape for womenswear, spanning many decades of 20th century fashion. Providing a classic interpretation, with flavours of both fifties and some rudegirl style, is this version from George at Asda's G21 line.

The sleeveless shape, tied waist and v neck manage to tread the line between femininity and attitude well, while the deep blue check print keeps things classic. The winged badge detailing at the breast taps into a retro tattoo design, adding a subtle detail that gives a simple style some added vintage inspiration.

It's available now from Asda online and selected shops for £14.

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The Kensington Dress from ModCloth

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When retro fashion references London they most often dive straight into Carnaby Street in the mid sixties, often eschewing the many other heritage fashions England's capital has to offer.

This Kensington Dress from ModCloth has turned that around, plundering the wardrobes of a more upper class and traditional type of young London lady. The use of a subtly shaded tartan print adds some heritage feel, with a structure that treads the line between youthful and demure well. A circle skirt with a slightly revealing neckline creates a turn of the sixties look that will still pack a punch.

It's available online from ModCloth for $89.99.

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Long Line Check Shirt from New Look

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There has been something of a resurgence in the rudegirl look in recent years, which of course, crosses over with mod style. Die-hards will of course, demand certain brands. For those flirting with the look, then this great check shirt from New Look could be a great entry level piece of clothing.

With popper tabbed sleeves, a single chest pocket and popper fastening front, this long shirt could be worn as a dress for the more daring amongst you and is retailing at a very reasonable £18. Even a rockabilly girl could pull this off with the right accessories.

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