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Paisley Print Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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Along with a wide variety of bold prints, paisley came to the peak of its popularity in women's fashion during the 1960s. Coupling the classic print with bright, psychedelic colours, this Paisley Print Dress captures that later sixties and early seventies aesthetic in an easy to wear item.

The dress has a relaxed cut, with a loose fit and capped sleeves creating a seventies silhouette that's reminiscent of the kimono styles popular at the time. The mini hemline ties into that crossover of eras, while the combination of florals into the paisley print adds a feminine retro appeal.

Get yours from Dorothy Perkins now for £24.

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Green Floral Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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This Green Floral Dress is part of Dorothy Perkins summer Floradita range, inspired by the more floral feminine looks of the 50s.

The gathered detail at the front, finished with a subtle bow, gives a flattering bell-shape to the skirt. The citrus shades of the floral pattern makes this an ideal summer daytime frock with an understated vintage feel. Perfect Betty Draper chic for weddings & picnics in the country.

The dress is £50 from Dorothy Perkins but is selling fast so snap one up while you still can.

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Cream Lace Shift Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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For a truly authentic sixties look from your modern fashion, simplicity of cut is key. With mod looks opting for sharp lines and uncluttered structure, this Cream Lace Shift Dress from Dorothy Perkins is a perfect vintage-look choice for sixties enthusiasts.

The sleeveless, a-line cut of the minidress creates a cool retro silhouette, keeping the short hemline balanced with a high neck. The simple shape allows room for a textured fabric choice, with the designers using a retro floral lace throughout. Finished in a rich cream shade, this is a piece of sixties styled summer gear that doesn't put a foot wrong.

It's available now from Dorothy Perkins from their online concessions ranges for £35.

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Jet Pocket Shirt from Dorothy Perkins

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Much of the fifties reproduction fashion available both in the mainstream and from dedicated retro brands leans heavily on a hyper feminine look. But from the decade that truly brought menswear into womens fashion there's plenty of untapped influences to be explored.

This Jet Pocket Shirt from Dorothy Perkins is a great fifties-styled piece that manages to combine a masculine influence with some feminine flair. The use of a bowling/diner style collar and pocket detailing creates an instantly rockabilly mood, with the sleeveless cut and loose fit keeping things just androgynous enough.

It's available from Dorothy Perkins for £20.

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Coral Spot Cami from Dorothy Perkins

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With all the super sexy retro looks inspiring designers lately, it’s easy to forget that in women’s fashion cute was once king. Every so often, however, an unashamedly girly item hits the shelves, like this Coral Spot Cami from Dorothy Perkins.

The top’s shape is just fitted enough at the bustline to remain subtle, while the flowing fabric from the waist keeps it light. With a polka dot print and coral shade, this is an item you can easily pair with fifties or sixties looks to create a daytime look that’s simply darling.

It’s available now from Dorothy Perkins for £28.

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Lace Babydoll Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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Thanks to the eighties revival of recent years, lace has made its way back into the mainstream of fashion. It's finally being used for a wider variety of looks, delving further into fashion history for inspiration to the 1960s with this Lace Babydoll Dress from Dorothy Perkins.

The dress has an instantly early sixties cut, with three quarter sleeves, a short full skirt and high neckline creating a cutesy retro silhouette that was found on both sides of the pond at the time. The daisy print lace adds a textural edge to the simple cut, finished in a shade of red that's just daring enough to stop this being too girlish.

It's available now from Dorothy Perkins for £42.

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