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Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Off Shoulder Wrap Top from ASOS

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Sometimes its the most simple retro looks that can be the most difficult to find, with so many bold prints and bright colours on the market for summer. This Off Shoulder Wrap Top from ASOS is a rare find, providing an effortlessly stylish top to pair with your more head-turning skirts and trousers.

The off shoulder style, combined with a daring sweetheart neckline, leans on the sexier side of fifties fashion to create an instantly vintage inspired silhouette. Ideal for combining with a circle skirt, it's equally suitable for tapping into the 80s love of fifties updates too.

It's available now from ASOS for £20.

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Stripe Prom Dress from Marks and Spencer

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Undeniably fifties influenced prom styles have been seen all over the high street for the past few years, with a twist on the style for every body shape and taste. While there are some designers still rehashing those same styles, this Stripe Prom Dress from Marks and Spencer's Autograph collection has moved into the early sixties to bring something new.

This dress combines the best of the cutesy fifties feel with some sharper sixties elements, creating a dress with plenty of retro appeal. The large monochrome stripes work well against a structured skirt shape, with the oversized bow adding a wonderfully over the top kitsch element.

Get yours from M&S now for £79.

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Essential Elegance Skirt by Moon Collection

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The classic fifties style circle skirt is an item that many retro brands offer, with most utilising a bold colour scheme or print to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes, however, the order of the day is a more versatile version, making this Essential Elegance Skirt by Moon Collection one that's ideal for your every day wardrobe.

The circle cut, with its two layered design, creates a classic swing silhouette that creates a chic hourglass shape. With a neatly tailored high waist and full hips, the designers haven't skimped on the fabric volume, allowing for the movement that's often missing from lesser vintage odes.

It's available online from ModCloth for $69.99.

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Cars by Tom Frost

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Bristol-based artist & printmaker Tom Frost has brought together his playful retro-inspired art and love of 1950s tin toys and created these truly unique model Cars.

The Cars are made using layers of carved plywood, which are then coated in Tom's retro car screen-prints and finished with wheels made of vintage Meccano and, of course, a suitably dapper driver behind the wheel. The ultimate retro toy for the big kid in your life.

Cars are £210 each from Boxbird Gallery. See the website for more details.

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eBay watch: 1959 BMW Isetta 300 Super Plus bubble car

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A real head-turner, although this 1959 BMW Isetta 300 Super Plus bubble car guaranteed to spread a little happiness wherever it goes.

A left-hand drive, it's completely restored. In fact, it's pretty much completely re-built, according to the write-up. Although you would be hard pressed to tell, with the car looking every bit the original. See the listing for all the details of what has been upgraded or replaced.

Whether that 298cc will get you around fast enough, only you will know. But if you want some attention on the road or like the idea of owning a classic you can display at various shows and gatherings, this could be for you. £6,400 is the opening price.

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Bodyshaping Swimsuit from La Redoute

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The many dedicated fifties designers on the market have full on pin-up style swimwear all sewn up, but for those of us with less of a budget or less occasion to go all out there's fifties influenced styles to be found in some unusual places.

This Bodyshaping Swimsuit from La Redoute is a simple piece, but features plenty of vintage influence. The bodyshaping structure helps to create a great hourglass silhouette, a must for fifties beachwear looks. With a halter strap, sweetheart neckline and bow detailing at the bust, a simple onepiece is transformed into a cute retro item for regular wear.

It's available exclusively online from La Redoute for £45.

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