Author: Orla Doherty

Military influence in fashion made big waves in the 1960s, and while the style may have been reinvented over again, there's still something undeniably retro about many modern interpretations. This A-Line Military Dress from Urban Outfitters is a chic little number that has a number of sixties influences at play.

The A-Line shape gives a surefire sixties look, coupled with a mini-length hemline. With capped sleeves and a high neckline, the dress has the quintessential babydoll shape of the era. The military detailing is instantly recognisable, but still subtle enough to wear easily, in classic shades of navy and white.

Get it online now from Urban Outfitters in the UK for £45.

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The real beauty of the sixties style shift dress is in its versatility, working every possible fabric so that you can look just as chic in the Winter months as when the sun shines. This Ponte Tunic Dress from Dorothy Perkins is a cute and simple retro number that's a bargain for something you'll wear all year.

The simplistic cut works well with the polyester blend fabric, allowing just enough figure-hugging to tread the line between sharp sixties style and a feminine fit. The wide neck, capped sleeves and buttoned-tab pocket detailing all combine to give a subtle retro feel that won't date.

Available in black, mint or white, the dress costs £25 from Dorothy Perkins.

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Headbands have been quite the 'in' accessory of late, but the current fare isn't always to everyone's taste given their decidedly 80s rock feel. If you're after something more classic, this flapper style version from Deepa Gurnani is ideal.

This Paisley Embellished Band provides a surprisingly versatile and authentic flapper accessory, perfect for wearing in the hair as shown, or on top for a more genuine twenties look. The embellishment adds the unmistakeable glamour of the era, while the band design means it couldn't be simpler to wear.

It's available online from My Wardrobe for £75, thanks to it being painstakingly hand crafted.

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While peacoats, macs and swing jackets are always a hit with retro looks, sometimes a more unusual style of jacket can be just the ticket. This Plaid Jacket by Priorities takes a less traditional cut and makes it work just as well.

The beige plaid pattern retains a heritage feel, thanks to the faithfully vintage-look colour palette. With such a fabric, the structure is allowed more freedom, with a double breasted buttonless front and funnel neck. The coat still retains a sixties feeling, though, with an a-line silhouette and chic feminine feel.

The Lindsay Jacket is available online now from Bluefly for $132.

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You're probably reading this and thinking we're a bit nuts to be writing about shorts while the snow's still falling, but with a pair so cute and retro as these it's hard to resist. From Miss Selfridge, these High Waisted Shorts are the sort of pair you can find the excuse to wear at any time of year.

With a vibrant red fabric, the contrasting black buttons make this design, done in a matelot style pattern. The cut, too, lends itself well to a retro look, with a high waist and loose fitting leg creating an a-line. This is a pair you can accessorise to suit a fifties or sixties look equally well, and if you can't wait 'til it's warm get some tights out of the wardrobe!

They're available new in at Miss Selfridge for £28.

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