Category: Women’s Fashion

Most of us associate fifties dressing with dresses and skirts, but it was also the decade which saw trousers and shorts really hit the mainstream womens wardrobe. This Navy Spot Playsuit from Miss Selfridge's Petite range is a great throwback to a cutesy and easy to wear styles of the era.

In a light and loose fabric, the fit of this playsuit is ideal for mid-20th century retro looks. A v-neck shirt collar helps combine masculine detailing with feminine fit, including a cinched waist and just enough flesh on show. Finished in a navy polka dot print, this is a rare gem in retro daywear from the high street.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £35.

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Outerwear is often seen as functional, with many of us playing it safe so we can wear a piece with everything. For retro lovers, however, the right piece can be the fastest and most effective way to get some truly vintage-inspired style. This Cotton and Silk-Blended Jacket by Giambattista Valli is precisely one such item.

The cut of this coat creates an immediately sixties-look silhouette, with a classic swing style. The cropped look, too, is an effective ode to mid-sixties style. A peter pan collar, three-quarter length sleeves and oversized buttons all combine in a retro look that doesn't put a foot wrong.

Made from a rich cotton and silk fabric, the jacket costs £1057.50.

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Floaty dresses aren't always just the property of the summer wardrobe. In fact, in all colour schemes, they can be a surefire route to fifties fashion with ease. That's exactly the case with this Striped Halter Dress by New Look.

In dark navy, this dress is perfect for this seasonal transition period, and has style you won't wait to wear. The bustier has a blue and white candy-stripe design, and immediate retro hit in fabric choice. Accompanied by a high waist accent and a wide sweeping circle skirt, it's an immediate late fifties look for a great price.

Get it now from New Look for £25.

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Throughout the early twentieth century a lady had a pair of gloves for every occasion, and while the necessity of this accessory has waned they're still a great route to retro style. These Leather Driving Gloves from Diesel have a certain classic chic that never ages.

The rich black leather is gives the hands a tapered and feminine shape with help from grey trim at the cuff and fingers. With a subtle and chic peephold detailing on the backs, the gloves stay classic but with an added playful and retro feeling.

They're available online from Oli for £75.

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Pin-up girl styles often make people think of bared flesh and risqué cuts of clothing, but Bettie Page Clothing's best designs are far from revealing. This new Domino Dress is a perfect example of their flair for fifties sex appeal, without giving anything away.

The dress hugs the figure perfectly with four way stretch fabric, giving that unmistakeably fifties wiggle shape instantly. The design, however, is far from the usual featuring a striking use of black and white to create curves along the body. The collar's white border gives the impression of a portrait-jacket shape, with a cutesey domino spot design on the cuff.

It's available now from Bettie Page Clothing from $130.

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