Author: Orla Doherty

Mode Merr just keep their ultra sexy fifties looks coming, creating fantastic eveningwear with real rockabilly credentials. This Beverly Hills Vamp Dress is one of their most daring looks yet, but still manages to look every inch the wearable frock.

Made from a heavy stretch satin, this all over leopard print avoids being too tacky thanks to the very retro styling. A figurehugging skirt and high boatneck collar cover up just enough to tread the fine line of minxy dress.

Get it online from Mode Merr now for $84.

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While retro eveningwear is relatively easy to get your hands on, for those of us wanting to continue our devotion through the daytime it can be trickier. Next's workwear ranges are catching on to classic design with these Linen Suit Separates.

Made from a great sixties shade of pale green linen, this daytime skirt suit has subtle vintage looks that make it both professional and chic. The jacket is the real star with its peter pan collar and six button double breasted design. Cutesy short sleeves provide practicality along with a girlish 60s look.

Get yours from Next for £70 for the set.

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The 1980s was a decade known for co-opting retro era trends and putting its own slant on them. This Miss Selfridge dress is a great example of how the eighties put its own stamp on a very fifties look, the wiggle dress.

The form fitting wiggle shape and spot print keep the fifties them going, while the fabric choice and off the shoulder look make this an instantly eighties hit. Using larger spots instead of polka dots, this has the fun, bubbly look of the era with a sexy edge.

Get it from Miss Selfridge now for £28.

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Classic macs are always a retro wardrobe staple, but finding a coat with an extra retro touch is always worth your while. This Hobbs Clerkenwell Mac has classic styling with an injection of sixties chic.

With a sleek, linear spot print, this coat stands out without being too over the top for everyday wear. The high neckline and rounded collar are subtle details that provide a mid sixties style. This coat provides an extra edge of versatility as it's reversible, turning into a plain black classic.

Get it online from Hobbs for £169.

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Summer is the perfect time to adopt a more demure fifties look, with florals and swing style coming into their own. This Stop Staring! dress is a fantastic fifties reproduction that's perfectly light for summer.

The March Swing Dress has a great fifties shape, combining a circle skirt, high waist and a sweetheart neckline. The bow adds a subtle touch of embellishment, allowing the floral print to look uncrowded. The slightly muted colours give this a straight from the vintage shop look instead of looking like a modern piece.

Get it from Stop Staring! now for $158.

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Most of the retro reproduction swimwear available in the shops today pays homage to a curvy fifties look. If the pin up style isn't for you, check out this fantastic sixties look bikini from Michael Kors.

This Hipster Bikini two piece is classic and simple, with stylish and subtle details. The bold yellow combines well with white accents to provide a mid sixties colour palette. The bandeau top gives an androgynous, mod style to the bust, completely in contrast with the plunging 50s bustline. Finally, the button detailing on the briefs provides accents straight from a swinging sixties aesthetic.

Get it online from ASOS now for £160.

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