One of the most common retro crossovers is fifties and eighties fashion, with the 1980s plumbing much of the earlier decade's style and making pieces it's own. This Wendy Bustier from French Connection is the perfect staple piece for capturing styles from both decades.

In a cotton blend fabric, the bustier has a light sheen that lends a glamour to the look. In plain black, the sweetheart shape and boned corset style are ideal for a burlesque-inspired style. The fuschia version, meanwhile, captures the bold brights of an eighties look with equal ease.

Get it now from French Connection UK for £45 each.

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Looking beyond the high street can often mean going beyond the constraints of the most common retro influences, as seen in this forties influenced number by YMC. The Tulip Pocket Dress is a timeless style that leans heavily on a vintage look.

The wrapped coat-style dress combines a demure silhouette with some quirky retro detailing to create a late forties style that's truly tempting. The white accents on navy fabric, especially at the tulip pocket, provide an instant vintage look, with a high, wide collar and low hemline in keeping with the era of inspiration.

Get it online from My Wardrobe for £169.

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