Category: Women’s Fashion

Candy stripes are another classic fabric to add to a long list of surefire retro hits. As with many patterns, the best way to get the most wear out of a stripe is in accessories, like this Ticking Stripe Bag from ASOS.

Conjuring a classic but still feminine early sixties aesthetic, this bag uses a powder blue stripe fabric to great effect, creating a bag for all year round. The dark brown leather-look strap and trim create a structured look which is perfectly offset by the light and airy cotton.

Get it online from ASOS now for £15.

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Not (yet) in the Marks & Spencer sale (which started yesterday), this Colour Block knee length shift dress is still very decent value if you're looking for a retro-styled piece for the new year..

Very much treading a 1960s path, the sleeveless dress has a slash neck, that contrasting colour design, a tailored fit and a touch of stretch, thanks to that polyester-based fabric.

New in at M&S and available online, it sells for £39.50 in sizes 8 to 18.

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Via Modculture

While much of the eighties dress styles were characterised by a snug fit and amped up sex appeal, there are plenty of takes on the casual side of the era available today. This Missoni Dot Wool Dress is a great interpretation of a popular look that helped define the fashion of the time.

The sweater dress was a popular style that lasted well beyond the 1980s, best done with a shape that resembles an oversized jumper. The resulting casual shape works to give an unmistakeably retro silhouette, while this version's spot design gives some cute flair.

It's available online from Bluefly for $673.

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