Step back to the 1970s with this ASOS wool floppy hat and teamed with denim prepare to endorse the number one look of this season.
Whether you are a hat fan or not, this ASOS number looks good on everyone and makes quite a statement. The colour goes hand in hand with washed denim (as shown on the model) and will bring out the True Grit in you, just don't wear it in the rain.
Get yours from ASOS for £25
If your planning a vintage twist with your big day, you might want to get your name down for a copy of the forthcoming Vintage Weddings book by Marnie Fogg, which is published by Carlton Books.
According to the pre-release write-up, it's a 'visual journey through 100 years of wedding styles and dresses', looking at key periods, styles and designers, as well as significant ceremonies and cultural influences in wedding fashions. Organised chronologically, the book shows how to recognise the silhouette that will best suit your body shape, how to pick the right fabrics and how to source appropriate accessories, from gloves and shoes to flowers, veils, jewellery and table decorations.
Designed for both the collector and the future bride looking for inspiration, the book is out on 12th May, but available for pre-order now, discounted at Amazon to £16.25.
For those tall enough to wear maxi dresses, this cotton french connection floral garden dress is a beautiful high five to the 1970s.
Its flattering gathered detail at empire line with spaghetti straps and halter neck create a unique and pretty summer dress. It's also fully lined and the ideal dress to make an entrance with. If you are a little on the short side, match it with some high wedges.
It's available online for £110.
Much of the use of lace in retro fashion is in eighties looks, but the fabric's vintage use stretches much further beyond that. This Peter Pan Lace Dress from Dorothy Perkins has an effortless sixties chic that uses lace to great effect.
The sleeveless, structural cut creates the ideal mid-sixties silhouette, with a mini hemline and high neckline. With a statement collar and peep hole at the back, the simplicity of the dress allows a geometric lace pattern to shine.
Get it now from Dorothy Perkins for £35.
Looking for that perfect piece to compliment your circle skirts and cigarette pants? Finding fifties separates can be tricky on the high street, so retro reproduction brands like Bettie Page Clothing are always at the ready.
This Peasant Blouse is a super chic choice that you can wear again and again. With an off the shoulder cut, there's just enough sex appeal without showing too much. The short cuffed sleeves and bombshell red shade finish off a top that's perfect for fifties and early sixties styles.
It's available from Bettie Page Clothing for $35.
If you're growing weary of winter-weight footwear then allow your thoughts to turn to summer's frivolous shoes in general and these Anthropologie Sandals in particular.
They have a cool retro vibe which pays homage to two classic seventies styles; the clog and the espadrille. The upper part of the shoe is silk with an eye-catching crimson leaf print that is repeated on the ankle strap and the soles are wooden, with a manageable 10cm heel.
Perfect to give you a bit of height with this season's midi-skirts, flared jeans and peasant blouses.
The shoes cost £178 and are available from Anthropologie here
