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French Connection Venetta Drape Jumpsuit

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There are a plethora of jumpsuits in the shops this season but none calls to mind Bianca Jagger circa 1977 like French Connection's Venetta Drape Jumpsuit.

Beautifully cut from silver satin the jumpsuit has a great shape with a wrap-over detail at the bust, cummerband-style waistband and kimono sleeves that give way to a sleek, tailored leg shape. It's a fabulous single piece that creates head to toe glamour and needs nothing in the way of accessories but a dash of red lipstick and your favourite pair of sky-scraper heels.

The jumpsuit costs £120 from French Connection – check it out online here

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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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Tooled Leather Bag from Wallis

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Cross body bags have been a mainstay in women's fashion for decades, taking original inspiration from military clothing into the mainstream. Each era has added its own take to the style, with seventies influence shown in this Tooled Leather Bag from Wallis.

Made from a deep brown shade of 100% leather, the tooling detail adds the retro appeal to this satchel style. The punched design showcases the seventies' love of Eastern influence, tapping into the post-sixties folk look to create a stylish and durable accessory for everyday use.

It's available now from Wallis for £38.

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Gingham Swimsuit from JETS by Jessika Allen

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For many of us the return of the one-piece swimsuit in recent years has been a welcome surprise, taking vintage inspiration back into the mainstream of beach looks. This Romance Gingham Bandeau Swimsuit from Jessika Allen's JETS line is a stylish retro choice that rivals the most head-turning bikinis.

The sleeveless bandeau cut adds instant fifties chic to this piece, balancing the full bottom half to create a vampish hourglass with killer curves. The pin-up influence is leant a sweeter cheesecake appeal with the use of a classic blue gingham print throughout, making it easy to wear on any sunny occasion.

It's available online in the UK from Net-a-Porter for £170.

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Trudy Earrings from Fred Flare

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Second hand shopping can often be a treasure trove for eighties fashion lovers, with plenty of original pieces still to be found among the rails of charity shops and vintage boutiques alike. When it comes to accessories like earrings, however, sometimes it's best to opt for faithful reproductions like these Trudy Earrings from Fred Flare.

Made with an art deco inspired edge, the original pair that inspired these reproductions were most likely made in the eighties. The turquoise and gold combination instantly speaks of the decadence of that era's fashion, while an oversized square shape is sure to get these noticed.

They're available now from Fred Flare for $10 a pair.

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Floral gypsy tunic dress

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222153619 Spring has definitely sprung and you can embrace the changing seasons with this 1970s-inspired floral gypsy tunic dress.

The lovely large print floral design and capped sleeves create a flattering floaty look and it's ideal when the temperature starts hotting up.

It's the perfect summer picnic daytime outfit, or with chunky heels and hooped gold earrings it creates a 1970s evening look with a modern twist. Get your own for only £24.99 from New Look.