Category: Women’s Fashion

While retro lovers often think of the leather jacket as a quintessentially fifties item, it's one of those items which is being constantly reinvented. This Leather Belted Jacket from River Island is the perfect example of an instantly seventies version.

In a rich brown leather that immediately speaks of the decade, the neat and feminised version is a great everyday 70s item. Made from 100% leather, it's a sturdy version with heavy duty zip. The double breasted buttons and suit style lapels finish off the jacket with style.

Get it from River Island for £140.

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Cardigans of all shapes and sizes are an ideal choice of retro outerwear, whatever the 20th century era you're emulating. This Study Buddy Cardigan by Kensie Girl combines shape and colour to make a perfectly sixties piece of knitwear.

Taking the edge of menswear that was so in vogue in the decade, this longline cardigan is given some edge thanks to its design as a mini dress. A low V-neck feminises the look, while a great shade of golden rod yellow is instantly mid-sixties.

It's available online from ModCloth for $77.99.

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Most sixties dresses eschew a figure-hugging cut in favour of daring hemlines, but this Stripe Polo Neck Dress combines all the sass of the fifties with a definite sixties look.

The monochrome stripes give a mod style edge with an air of french sophistication, perfectly complimented by the polo neck. With just the right amount of figure hugging, the slightly longer hemline offsets it to keep things sleek.

Get it now from Warehouse for £25.

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Bettie Page Clothing have made their reputation on dresses, skirts and all that most immediately comes to mind when thinking of pin-up style clothing. These Big Daddy Pants are a departure, but have all the retro flair that the brand has become known for.

A high waistband helps accentuate, or give the illusion of, a tiny waist, thanks to the well made wideleg pants. The pockets at the hip help create extra volume to produce an hourglass silhouette in an instant. Perfect to dress up or down, these are a rare treat in 50s retro pants for the ladies.

Get them online from Bettie Page Clothing now for $95.

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It's a modern design,but the Boden Patent Jacket looks every bit the 1960s classic.

Described as a jacket that 'sums up the optimism and excitement of the Swinging Sixties', it's available in three colour options (you can see the green over the page), each with that large collar, three large matching buttons, spotted lining and a fully waterproof exterior.

Available in sizes 8 to 20, it's yours for £79.

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While the autumnal fashions roll in now is the time to get some fantastic outerwear. Florence & Fred at Tesco has a great new range packed with vintage inspiration.

The Dogtooth print is a perennial classic, but the retro looks don't end there. The coat's made in a 60s swing style, with a wide collar and an A-line silhouette. Oversized buttons and three quarter length sleeves finish off this style with flair.

It's available now from Tesco for £45.

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