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Wool Check Dress from Marks and Spencer

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The chic, sharp lines of sixties style are usually found among the high street's Spring and Summer lines, but enough digging can produce great Winter options. This Wool Rich Check Dress from the Autograph Weekend line at Marks and Spencer combines all the structure of a retro look with practical fabric for the colder months.

Ideal for both mid-sixties mod or later ska styles, the check pattern is classic and subtle, with contrasting diagonal check pockets for accent. The high neckline, t-shirt sleeves and mid thigh hemline combine to create a sharp style that's countered by a loose sixties fit.

Get it now from M&S online or in selected shops for £45.

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Knit Pencil Skirt from American Apparel

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There's nothing like the figure-enhancing fit of a wiggle dress or pencil skirt for a killer retro look. Capturing the vampy silhouettes of the fifties and sixties, it can be a challenge to find your ideal fit. This Knit Pencil Skirt from American Apparel promises that same look for all shapes thanks to the curve-hugging fabric.

Available in three shades of camel, pink and mauve, the skirt uses a blended rayon fabric – made to hug your shape without feeling restrictive. The fabric's flat knit prevents the skirt from looking knitted, allowing no compromise to the vintage inspired appearance.

It's available now from American Apparel in the UK for £42.

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Aliah Varsity Jacket from Missguided

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While many 50s looks may be all about exaggerated femininity, there's little more girly than borrowing your sweetheart's clothes. The return of the frat jacket style in womens wardrobes is ideal for a retro Americana look, with modern crafting adding some feminine fit.

This Aliah Varsity Jacket from Missguided has a classic collegiate look, with white sleeves and piping creating impact. The bright red colour adds to that fifties US feel, while the jersey fabric allows for some figure-hugging femininity.

It's available online from Missguided for £29.99.

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Yellow Mini Satchel by Cambridge Satchel Company

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It seems that satchels are the bag choice of the moment for hip dressers, leaning heavily on a variety of retro eras to create bold accessories. The Cambridge Satchel Company keep coming up with flawless designs, including this kitschy Yellow 15" Satchel.

With an almost cartoonishly bright yellow leather shade, the bag has a truly mid-sixties quality that is enhanced by the simplicity of the structure. The contrasting navy tabs and uncluttered schoolbag style keep this sharp and chic.

It's available online from ASOS for £100.

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Raindrops Keep Falling Paisley Umbrella

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Who says we're not topical? As rain pours across most of the UK, the word 'umbrella' isn't far from anyone's lips. This Raindrops Keep Falling Paisley Umbrella comes with an added bonus – a cool retro twist.

It's a 1960s-inspired number, not just with that clear dome shape (designed to give a maximum protection, along with maximum visibility), but also with that period paisley pattern – certain to turn some heads, even in a torrential downpour.

OK, by the time you get one, it might have stopped raining. But if you experience similar weather to us, the next downpour is never far away. Available online, it sells for $29.99.

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Clue Patent Slingbacks by Jimmy Choo

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Those finishing touches for your wardrobe can make all the difference towards achieving a truly vintage look. For those of us who like to switch between eras, a pair of classic and timeless shoes are ideal, like these Clue Patent Slingbacks by Jimmy Choo.

In a luxuriously high shine patent leather, the navy shade of these slingbacks is rich and luxurious enough to achieve a higher end look immediately. The slingback and peep toe structure, along with a slim heel, allow them to be paired with looks from the sixties right up to the 1980s with equal style.

Get them online in the UK from Net-a-Porter for £395.

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