It's often tempting to shy away from bold colours when buying a heavy coat, opting for neutrals to wear with everything. For truly vintage-inspired looks, however, an injection of the right colour palette can be the most effective choice. This Double Breasted Plaid Coat by designers Tulle is anything but dull, yet still manages to keep an edge of classic design.
Often when the high street attempts to interpret the more psychedelic vein of sixties fashion, the result can be an overblown and cartoonish image. With a more Autumnal colour palette and some simplistic styling, however, Matalan have managed to create a more chic image in this Heraldic Print Shift Dress.
For a quick injection of vintage-look decadence in any wardrobe, faux fur is a great option for outerwear and accessories. While the original style icons wore the real thing, this Faux Fur Plunge Collar Cardi from Miss Selfridge has all the style without the tricky morals, and at a fraction of the price to boot.
Great tailoring has always been central to effective retro fashion, creating those striking silhouettes that signify each era of 20th century fashion. These Mia Tailored Trousers from Whistles need nothing else to create an instantly fifties feel for any occasion.
Though the 1960s may be fondly remember as a decade that made waves in fashion, it wasn't just the youth market offering up iconic pieces. Thanks to the big name brands like Chanel, a decidedly more prim and chic style pervaded too, making this Velvet Trim Jacket from Topshop a nice take on a more grown up 60s look.
This year's seventies trend in mainstream fashion has given the jumpsuit a definite rebirth. While many have missed the mark for retro lovers, there's still plenty of pieces that channel vintage inspiration with great style. This Printed Crepe Jumpsuit from Oasis is one such piece, with an instant, easy retro feel.
