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Round-frame Sunglasses by Marni

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Designer sunglasses have long been a fashion item with an eye-watering price tag that can be hard to excuse when bought with the changing of trends. For devotees of any retro era, however, the lasting style of retro versions can be worthy of investment.

These Round-framed Acetate Sunglasses from Marni are ideal for sixties fashion lovers thanks to an understated and classic design. The oversized, round-framed shape has become a timeless accessory and one you can wear year after year, thanks to the quality of designer products.

Get them online from Net-A-Porter for £255.

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Mary-Jane Shoes from Melissa Ashia

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The easiest way to inject a brave dash of colour into any wardrobe is through the accessories, and killer shoes are a must for any retro look. These Melissa Ashia Mary-Jane Shoes are ideal for a fifties or sixties wardrobe, in a dazzling shade of red.

The shoes are made from thick, durable plastic, ensuring that candy-apple sheen will last uncreased for longer than patent leather. With a simple thin ankle strap and rounded heel, the simplicity and classic shape compliment the loud colour to create a headturning accessory.

Get them online from Dollydagger for £75.

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Peep Toe Slingback Shoes from New Look

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The humble slingback heel is a footwear style that has fallen in and out of favour rapidly with mainstream fashion, and while it undergoes many a reinvention it still retains some classic chic. This pair of Peep Toe Slingbacks from New Look hone in on a seventies look with sharp accuracy.

The faux-leather has a light patent effect, not detracting from the retro appeal of the orange and cream colour choices. With a bow detail on the vamp, this pair (also available in cream) are adaptable for almost any retro era, though immediately speak of a chic seventies look from disco to pant-suited professional.

They're available now from New Look for just £20.

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Hadini Coat by Diane von Furstenberg

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When the Spring Summer season comes along outerwear always goes from the practical and, dare we say it, drab, to something much more head-turning. This Hadini Coat from Diane von Furstenberg is an ideal choice for Spring, combining just enough warmth with an irresistibly retro floral print.

The coat's structural features, from the collarless high neckline to an A-Line silhouette, are instantly reminiscent of a sixties and seventies feel. With rich brown trim, the muted colours of the floral print make a statement without being too loud, keeping that seventies aesthetic firmly in place.

It's available online in the UK from Matches Fashion for £576.

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Clip Frame Bag from Per Una at M&S

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Clip frame bags and purses are often remembered as items our grandmothers owned, which is surely an instant solidification of their vintage-look credentials. They needn't be fusty, though, with classically stylish versions like this Clip Frame Bag from Per Una at Marks and Spencer.

Made from a patent plastic material, the fabric has a real mid sixties appeal. The simplistic and uncomplicated structure fits well with a retro appeal, above and beyond the classic clip frame in silver. Available in both a muted lilac and a spot-designed olive green, the colours avoid being too modern.

Get it online or in M&S shops for just £25.

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Kai Mai Tunic Dress from Monsoon

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While mini skirts have stuck around in mainstream fashion, loose fitting shift dresses have retained a certain retro aesthetic to this day. This Kai Mai Tunic Dress from Monsoon combines a shape introduced in the 1960s with some later influences, creating an evening look that has a subtle vintage style.

The straight cut of the dress offsets the short hemline to create a stylish leg-baring look. Slightly belled sleeves finish at a bracelet length, while the silk fabric creates a seventies style luxury. The Eastern influence finishes off with a hint of late sixties/early seventies aesthetic.

Get it at Monsoon now for £95.

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