Category: Women’s Fashion

While there's pea coats and macs galore on the high street to satisfy your need for 60s-look outerwear, another well loved shape seems to be coming back into favour. The cocoon coat, or bubble coat, keeps cropping up, and that's no bad thing for sixties sartorialists.

This version from Oasis is a simple and stylish high street version, getting it right just where it's needed. The cut is instantly vintage look, while oversized buttons and wool felt fabric are smart touches. Left unfettered by over the top detailing, this looks classic enough to last, while still keeping that modern edge the cocoon coat did so well first time around.

Get it from Oasis now for £95.

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Often when an item of clothing combines influences from more than one retro aesthetic, it can end up with none of the styles looking quite right. But when this is done well it can provide a rare gem for the retro wardrobe, as in the case of this Mae Dress from French Connection.

The dress combines elements of 1980s fashion with an air of 1920s design, creating something which works surprisingly well. The luxurious bird pattern and embroidery gives the luxe glamour of the twenties and thirties, while the shape of the dress gives the impression of an 80s take on art deco era. The overall result, rather than seeming disconnected and too busy, is in fact almost timeless.

Get it from French Connection now for £200.

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In the UK it's certainly no longer bikini weather, but if you're lucky enough to have holidays planned, or you simply don't mind shopping well in advance, there's some fantastic swimwear currently knocking around. This Floral Bikini from Shoshanna is a great sixties style two-piece that worth investment.

With a very cute halter top, with bandeau design, the shape is perfect with tie side briefs to match. The print uses a floral in adventurously bright colours, against a black background. The effect is an almost psychedelic look that works in sync with the retro shape.

Get it online from Bluefly as separates, for the perfect fit, with a combined price of $110.

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