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Helter Skelter Sunglasses by Karen Walker

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With the oversized sunglasses trend lasting many a summer season in the mainstream, there's bound to be more than a few retro lovers looking for a new influence. Thankfully there are some options from more inventive designer brands available.

These Helter Skelter Sunglasses by Karen Walker are an ideal choice, retaining an unmistakeable sixties look in a decidedly different way. The smaller, rounded frames have an almost beatnik style, with a tortoiseshell design on the frames to retain that classic appeal.

Available in the UK from Urban Outfitters, the pair will set you back £145.

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Dita Twistlock Bag by Oasis

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While statement accessories are an easy way to inject some vintage prints and designs into your wardrobe, classic handbags and monochrome colour schemes are a perennial retro classic. This Dita Twistlock Bag from Oasis combines classic and understated design with a colourscheme that you can wear with almost anything.

Perfect for everyday use, the monochrome palette looks sharp and sleek, with great lines throughout. Made from a faux leather fabric, this bag is ideal for a variety of vintage looks, from fifties right up to the eighties.

Get it from Oasis now for £35.

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Stitch Shift Dress from Miss Selfridge

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Miss Selfridge can often be the haven of trend-loving fashionistas, meaning it can be a bit off-putting for people best used to vintage racks and charity shopping. Thankfully, with vintage inspired trends continuing on the high street there's plenty of charming dresses that are well worth seeking out.

This Stitch Shift Dress is one of the best of the latest season; capturing a classic and flattering silhouette, with an injection of cute design flair. The shift shape is simple and stunning, perfect for an early sixties look. The stitch-effect bow design and collar effect add some girly edge, keeping it light and youthful.

Get it now from Miss Selfridge for £45.

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Retro Cherry Print Bikini from For Luna

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The swimwear season can be a bit of a nightmare for all women, with skimpier and skimpier choices on the modern market. The resurgence of retro choices on both the high street and by specialist designers, however, means that there's plenty more options for every shape and size.

This Cherry Print Bikini from For Luna is the perfect two piece for those of us who haven't dared veer from the swimsuit in many a summer. With longline bottoms, the hip is accentuated to create the illusion of a smaller waist, while the halter neck cut of the top creates a real fifties style cleavage.

Get it online now from For Luna for £55 (total price; sold as separates).

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Julie Print Dress by Boohoo

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Light and casual dresses with a retro look are a tricky find from high street stores, with structured pieces taking the forefront of vintage inspired fashion. This Julie Daisy Dot Dress by Boohoo is a great alternative for warmer weather, without compromising the retro appeal.

The shirt dress is a classic style that never loses its roots, with this version keeping it simple and chic. The daisy print gives a cutesy sixties chic, while darker dotted trim and a belt adds some femininity. The light and flattering fabric keeps this from looking too structured, while keeping the shirted style sharp.

Get it online from Boohoo for £20.

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Nico Sunglasses by Tom Ford

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Oversized sunglasses are everywhere you turn in recent years, from Primark to the catwalk brands. While the designer pricetags are not for all of us, investment in a timeless accessory is often easy to excuse. These Nico Sunglasses by Tom Ford certainly lean enough on vintage inspiration to last year after year, without falling for boring design points.

The angular design makes this pair stand out, without compromising the sixties/seventies appeal of the pair. Shown here in a tortoiseshell colour design, the gradient shading of the lenses, too, perfectly evokes a retro chic.

Get them online from My Wardrobe for £239.

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