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Classic Suit Jacket from Matalan

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`Higher end designers may be moving away from early sixties suiting, thanks to the waning love affair with Mad Men style, but there's plenty of choice left in more affordable outlets. This Classic Suit Jacket from Matalan provides a hint of upper class 60s chic for the office or beyond.

The sharp cut achieves its retro credentials thanks to the feminine cropped bodice and slim sleeves, with a high collar creating just the right tone. In a bright monochrome colour palette, large buttons create the perfect Chanel-inspired styling without the price.

It's available now from Matalan for £28.

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Retro Styled Sweaters by Sonia Rykiel

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Warmer weather may be just around the corner for most of us, but that doesn't rule out the room for stylish knitwear in your retro wardrobe just yet. Especially when we're talking about items as stylish as these Retro Sweaters from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel.

The skinny knit tops both start with a slim and feminine silhouette, with a classic crew neck to finish. But it's the subtle addition of fifties motifs that makes these stand out, borrowing from 50s tattoo imagery with both the cherry and anchor emblems. Ideal for a more relaxed nod to retro style, these jumpers are the sort of item you'll wear with everything.

Available now from Matches Fashion in the UK, they're both priced at £208, with the striped option in two colour choices.

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Denim Button Dress from Oasis

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Denim is a fabric that famously made its way into fashion from workwear in the 1950s, but it was a later decade that truly embraced it throughout fashion. The seventies took the classic blue stonewash and used in everything from jackets to dresses, like this retro Button Through Dress from Oasis.

The pinafore style of the dress is simple yet structured, creating a silhouette that wears well with such a stiff material. With a mid-length hemline, tailored waist and thick straps, the seventies style points are easy to see throughout.

It's available now from Oasis for £55.

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Intarsia Cardigan by Le Mont St. Michel

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If high street fashion is all about appealing to the masses, it sometimes takes a journey into higher priced pieces to find that unique and unusual piece you've been searching for. This Intarsia Cardigan by Le Mont St. Michel won't be everyone's cup of tea, but might just be all the better for it.

The graphic, geometric print has an instant shot of vintage inspiration, in a colour palette that only enhances its sixties and seventies appeal. The cardigan itself has an oversized cut that's simple enough to carry the bold design, lending a very retro air of "borrowed from your boyfriend" to your outfit.

It's available now from Urban Outfitters' Boutique range for £275.

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Daisy Doile Mini Skirt from French Connection

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One of the most iconic fashion symbols of the mid-sixties has to be Mary Quant's much-loved daisy design, an image that has been alluded to time and time again in retro styles. While modern interpretations of Quant's designs can often veer into cliché, this Daisy Doile Skirt from French Connection does it with subtle chic.

The use of textural lace fabric counters the simplistic shape of the high waist miniskirt, incorporating the daisy pattern in an understated way. With a sleek a-line, the skirt avoids the figure-skimming looks of modern minis, finished in a rich retro navy shade.

It's available now from French Connection for £62.

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Blue Halterneck Bikini from George at Asda

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As always the Spring/Summer collections of high street retailers has reached us before the sunshine in Britain, with plenty of inspiring choices for that holiday you're considering. This Blue Halterneck Bikini from George at Asda is a great retro choice for the coming months, at the brand's usual bargain prices.

The shape of the two-piece takes obvious inspiration from fifties pinup styles, with a halterneck and twist at the bustline. The full briefs tie the ensemble together, finished in a blue bright enough to stand out among the most tropical of backdrops.

Get it from George at Asda now for just £10, sold as separates.

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