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Bandeau High Waisted Bikini by Chloé

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It might seem strange to be looking at Summer fashion fodder already, but the big names are already bringing us swimwear and summer looks in their droves. Thankfully this gives us a bit of a preview of the retro influences to come, with pieces likes this Bandeau and High-Waisted Bikini by Chloé.

The combination of a risque top and full retro bottom gives this piece an interesting retro look, offering something different from the many pin-up styled swimwear options we've recently seen. The effortless glamour of the set, achieved by a chic cut and subtle detailing, speaks of a truly seventies decadence that's hard to resist.

It's available online in the UK from Net-a-Porter for £235.

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Nadine Polka Dot Shorts from Boohoo

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Mini skirts are dresses are always the first choice for sixties looks, among both shoppers and sellers alike. For something a little more unusual, these Nadine Polka Dot Shorts from Boohoo provide an interesting clash of both sixties and eighties styles.

Using a culotte style short instead of the skirt, the high waisted shorts rely on a sixties aesthetic for the silhouette and print choices. With the conversion into loose and wide-legged shorts, they're reminiscent of the 1980s' love for reinvention of retro eras, providing a piece that's adaptable and interesting for a range of retro looks.

They're available now from Boohoo online for just £12.

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Hollie Cord Shorts from Boohoo

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Cord is one of few retro fabrics that has never quite left the shop floor, mostly taking the shape of flared trousers and even home furnishings. That said, it's never quite lost its sixties and seventies look, especially in pieces like these Hollie Cord Shorts from Boohoo.

The cut of the shorts adds to the vintage look, with a high waist, loose fitting legs and a rolled hem. The colour choices, from stone to black, keep the seventies look going, especially when paired with opaque tights and stacked platform wedges.

Get them online from Boohoo now for just £15.

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High Waist Jeans from Bernie Dexter

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With so many more girly and unusual options on offer, we can often forget that wardrobe staples like jeans are a fantastic avenue to a variety of retro looks. When choosing your era it's all in the cut, as perfectly displayed by these High Waist Dungaree Jeans from Bernie Dexter.

The cheesecake model's clothing line is devote to pin-up and rockabilly looks, making this pair the ideal fifties style jeans for any of the retro 50s looks. With a high waist and tapered wide legs, they create the ideal silhouette for the era that truly made denim into a fashionable item.

Get them online from Bernie Dexter's store for $99.

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Garbo High Waist Bikini by Ava Bell

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Swimwear decisions can be something of a minefield for almost every woman, trying to find a flattering shape for every body type and keeping it stylish. Retro swimwear is becoming ever more popular and widely available, giving far more options for all of us.

This Garbo Bikini by Ava Bell is a stunning fifties style choice, instantly evoking a pin-up girl aesthetic. The high waistline of the bottoms is flattering for all shapes and sizes, while the halter neckline of the top creates a perfect pin-up silhouette.

The bikini is available now from Ava Bell's Etsy homepage for $124.95.

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