With 1970s floaty chiffon and a retro print, this horse print tunic from ASOS is a top with a difference.
The black horse pattern is eye catching and stylish and with a elegant pussybow tie, it's the perfect outfit to be worn over leggins (as shown) or with black shorts or under a tunic dress. The colour is everywhere this season and light enough to be worn through the summer.
The billowy chiffon sleeves are flattering and fetching and you can get your own from ASOS for £35.
I think it's fair to say that Fearne Cotton is a love/hate kind of person. Loved by the media, PRs and fashion labels, she's perhaps not so popular with the wider public. Anyway, she's certainly loved by Very, fronted its ad campaign and now designed a vintage-inspired collection for the company, which includes this Vintage Silk Dress at Very.
As you might have guessed, this is inspired by the 1960s, a Peter Pan collar dress in a dip-dye fabric that produces a contrasting pink and white finish, completed with a silk lining for the inside.
Available online, you can grab one in most sizes for £55.
I suspect that most of our readers are more casual in their attire, but if you are the sort of city gent who still wears a bowler hat then you may want to buy this Antique Style Wooden Hat Stand.
The wooden stand will keep your hat in perfect condition and display it in its full glory, when you aren’t wearing it. It would probably work just as well for ladies' hats, either wide brimmed summer hats or sophisticated cloches.
It costs a reasonable £22, so you could buy a few if you are a real hat lover. Buy it online at Rockett St George
As always the Spring/Summer collections of high street retailers has reached us before the sunshine in Britain, with plenty of inspiring choices for that holiday you're considering. This Blue Halterneck Bikini from George at Asda is a great retro choice for the coming months, at the brand's usual bargain prices.
The shape of the two-piece takes obvious inspiration from fifties pinup styles, with a halterneck and twist at the bustline. The full briefs tie the ensemble together, finished in a blue bright enough to stand out among the most tropical of backdrops.
Get it from George at Asda now for just £10, sold as separates.
British and American fashion has for decades been infatuated with colours and prints from faraway cultures, with the sixties and seventies fully embracing African influence in the mainstream. The rich colours and print of this Tribal Maxi Dress share that influence, retaining a retro appeal too.
The maxi cut is a great backdrop to create an early seventies style, tapping into the time that hippy looks went overground. The halter neckline of this creates the sharper cut, while a long flowing maxi skirt keeps the bohemian feel intact. With a black bodice ensuring the print doesn't overwhelm the dress, the vibrant tribal print can shine.
It's available now from Wallis for £60.
Most of the sixties influenced looks on the high street focus on dresses and sharply cut mini skirts, but finding something to pair with those minis can be a challenge. This Flower Chiffon Bow Top from New Look offers a stylish solution that stands out among the many plain blouses and cardigans.
The sleeveless cut instantly injects some retro appeal into the silhouette, with a high neckline adding the right amount of conservative balance. It's the print that really makes this top though, with a modernist floral in a rich orange shade. Finished with a kitschy bow at the waist, the vintage inspiration is obvious but not overdone.
Get it from New Look now for £19.99.
