We found a great folksy seventies gillet earlier this week, but if you want a more glam take on the style, this Marabou Waistcoat from Mango is a certain showstopper.
Made from soft, long feathers, the waistcoat is a surprisingly versatile statement piece. Dress it up or down to get anything from 70s disco chic, to an eclectic late hippy look. With a cinch buckle back, the waistcoat retains a feminine shape to assure it doesn't wear you.
It's available online from ASOS for £69.
While many fifties style dresses we've featured are faithful reproductions, sometimes a casual modern take on the era's classics are just the ticket. This Hope Dress by Dolce Vita takes some truly vintage style points and creates a timeless piece.
Taking inspiration from a fifties shirt-style dress, full length buttons, a high cinched waist and a shirt style collar provide the 50s appeal. The dress is given a sharp modernity with cutouts at the shoulders and the use of silk materials. Finally, the timespanning appeal of the print ties together a dress that will wear for years.
Get it online from Shopbop for $176.
Dolly dresses usually conjure up an image of 60s mod style, but the cutesy style predates the decade that made it most famous. This Applique Dress from Miss Selfridge pays homage to a thirties era style, with some modern twists.
From the high street shop's petites range, the dress uses a classic colour palette of cream and black to give a luxurious look. The deco style detailing at the collar, combined with flowing fabrics, an almost Grecian look and a high V neck give a chic retro feel, while the hemline is shortened for a modern take on the girly dolly dress.
It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £38.
So often across fashion trends, the focus shines so much on the ladies that menswear gets entirely forgotten. If you're finding retro gents apparel is lacking, unisex styles can be a treasure trove, especially in accessories.
These Aristocrat Eyeglasses are a great sixties/seventies look pair, with heavy frames and clean sharp lines. The squared shape gives them a sleek, masculine look, while gold accents and framing add the flashy seventies feel. They come fitted with clear non-prescription lenses, but might just be worth adding your prescription to for regular wear.
Get them from American Apparel for £60.
Jumper dresses are a versatile wardrobe staple available in a great variety of retro styles, but perhaps the most popular decade for the item are the 1980s. This See by Chloé version is every inch the eighties version, avoiding the faux pas of the era.
Made from a luxurious wool blend, the loose fit gives an oversized menswear look that characterised the decade's jumper dress style. Gold look beading against black gives a feel of the Dallas-style luxury too.
Find it online at Matches Fashion for £348.
Collectif are known for their punky retro clothing, but if you're looking for something more genuine vintage look there are some gems in their collection. This Peacock Print Swing Skirt is a cute little fifties reproduction for any occasion.
Made from a classic circle skirt shape with a high waist, the silhouette is immediately fifties look. Unusual additions like the tulle underlay and a vibrant blue peacock print give this skirt some edge, while being just subtle enough to stay classic.
It's available online from Pinup Girl Clothing for $76.
