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The Ava Dress by Stop Staring!

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While assymetrical dresses have gone through many incarnations throughout recent decades, a one-shouldered gown is a great way to a classic vintage Hollywood look. This Ava Dress by RTG favourites Stop Staring! has an irresistible hint of that glamour at far less than red carpet prices.

Made from a stretch bengaline fabric, this dress's charm is in the superb cut and fit. Hugging the curves in just the right places, the luxurious gathering at the waist and shoulder add an extra element of 40s/50s class.

Get it from the Stop Staring! online store for $130.

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Babydoll Dress by Annie Greenabelle

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For an instantly classic 60s look with minimal effort, a babydoll or shift dress is always a hit. This Babydoll Dress by Annie Greenabelle has a simplistic yet flawless sixties feel that's versatile enough to wear all year round.

The A-line cut creates an immediate sixties silhouette, with a mid thigh hemline and high neck. The sleeveless look is accented by the bold navy trim at the collar and hemline, giving a sharp and sleek edge to a feminine dress type.

Get it now from Topshop's boutique for £50.

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Floral Bow Skirt by You

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For fifties style separates, we've featured many vintage reproduction brands here on RTG that bring you flawless retro style . But for those of us on a budget, hunting the high street can turn up plenty of great alternatives like this Floral Bow Skirt by You.

This skirt's high waisted circle style is an instant vintage-look hit, hitting the mid-thigh with a hemline that creates a silhouette with impact. With a retro floral print, polka dots and candy colours it taps into a kitschy mid-fifties look that's a perfect summer separate.

Get it from New Look's boutique brands online and in shops for £26.

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Sarah Blouse by Pins & Needles

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While plenty of fifties florals are all over the high street at the moment, there are some pieces with a more broad retro appeal to be found. This Sarah Blouse by Pins & Needles features a vintage inspired floral print, but on a garment which spans many retro looks.

The cut of the blouse, with high necked mandarin collar, banded waistline and light shoulder ruching, toes the line between femininity and androgyny with flair. Perfect for looks from sharp sixties to seventies folk style and beyond, this is a versatile gem.

Get it now from Urban Outfitters in the UK for £38.

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Polka Dot Dolly Dress by Alice + Olivia

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Circle skirts and prom style dresses got their first real outings in the 1950s, but the style has never gone away. Allowing reinterpretation throughout many fashion decades, the 1980s made the prom style its own. That 80s look is coming back once more to our high street and designer brands.

This Alice + Olivia dress features a cutesy circle skirt, complimented by some punky detailing to give it an 80s feeling. The more revealing cut of the top ensures this is certainly no fifties look, while the high waistline and exaggerated fullness in the skirt retain a kitschy retro appeal.

It's available online the UK from Net-a-Porter for £390.

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Embroidered Skirt by Culture

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While miniskirts rule supreme for sixties looks, a more demure length is the order of the day for a variety of other retro eras. This Embroidered Skirt by Culture is a great choice for lovers of many vintage looks, suiting both a fifties and seventies aesthetic.

The combination of Americana and folk styles suits this skirt to both those looks, with a below knee length managing to avoid frumpiness thanks to a well tailored cut. The A-line flaring and high waistline create the desired silhouette, while a simplistic floral embroidery adds an element of girlish appeal.

Get it now from Oli for £38.

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