Category: Retro Women’s Fashion

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Peep Toe Wedges by Castaner

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Wedges

While closed-toe Mary Janes and strappy leather heels are the ideal retro Winter shoe, there's none more perfect for summer than a canvas wedge. Ideal for getting a hint of seventies style in an instant, these Peep Toe Wedges from Castaner are a great option.

The colour combination of cream, brown and navy work to create a relaxed retro palette, with a mix of fabrics creating a unique twist. The peep toe and slingback style create a classic shape, along with a wide wedge heel that's both comfortable and instantly evocative of a summer 70s feeling.

Get them online in the UK from Matches Fashion for £148.

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Cornelli Cardi from Miss Selfridge

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Cornelli

Finding the ideal balance between practicality and prettiness is always a tricky task in fashion. While the warmer days draw in, a lighter cover-up like this Cornelli Cardi from Miss Selfridge is an ideal option.

The piece achieves a cutesy sixties look thanks to simple and chic details, from a lemon yellow wool shade to mini daisy buttons. The short sleeves, high neckline and short-line body achieve a neat and sharp look equally suited to fifties and sixties looks. The crochet detailing front and back adds a unique twist, without compromising the vintage inspiration.

Get it now from Miss Selfridge for £30.

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Here Comes Truffle Heels from Mod Cloth

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Truffle

Mary Jane heels are always a winner whatever your chosen retro style – from forties to sixties looks and beyond there's a choice out there for every look. These Here Comes Truffle Heels from Mod Cloth are a perfect pair for teaming with a variety of vintage inspired looks.

With a classic mid-thickness heel, the almond toe and thick jazz-shoe style Mary Jane strap give the classic basis. Meanwhile a two-tone leather colouring, red trim and kitschy bow detailing give these a fun and flirty vintage appeal, easily paired with anything from 40s evening-wear to sharp sixties looks.

Get them online from Mod Cloth for $54.99.

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Bow Neck Jacket by Christian Dior

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Dior

Classic suiting and tailored items are very much the order of the day in women's retro fashion, thanks in large part to the popularity of Mad Men. Thankfully this means many more truly vintage inspired pieces for all of us, like this Bow Neck Jacket from Christian Dior.

This jacket's exceptional tailoring and structure have an instantly late fifties/early sixties impact. The ideal choice of outerwear for either a sharp work environment or a special social event, this is one of few designer pieces that will really belong in (and out of) your wardrobe for years to come.

Made from 100% wool, it'll set you back £1300 from Browns.

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Rose Bud Dress from Warehouse

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Floral

With the warmer weather finally upon us, the high street's floral fodder is an ideal way to achieve a retro look with ease. This Rose Bud Dress from Warehouse gives us a simple and stylish fifties look that's easy to wear for day or evening.

The shape and structure of the dress has many points of vintage inspiration, from a circle skirt shape to the sweetheart neckline and chic straps. The floral print has an instant classic English look, in a bright and natural variety of yellow shades.

It's available from Warehouse for £35.

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Retro Mrs. T Reptile Handbag from Urban Outfitters

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Mrs t reptile bag

While the whole country seems to go nautical, you might be looking for something a bit more 'classic'. This Mrs. T Reptile Handbag could well do the trick.

This cool retro box bag has a faux reptile design and is finished with a metal frame clasp. This '50s looker also contains an inside pouch and short handle strap. The bag comes in either brown, navy or taupe and will set you back a mere £38.

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