Category: Retro Women’s Fashion

While floral prints are a great way to get some more demure fifties style in your summer wardrobe, they may often be too twee for some of us. If you're looking for something more youthful, this Floral 50s Dress by Fever is ideal.

Featuring a modernised ditsy floral print, this gives a classic fifties shape an update. The flowing skirt, high waist and shirt-style upper make this dress a perennial classic in its shape and silhouette. The colours are bright without looking out of place, too, providing a headturning summer dress.

Get it online from Oli for £75.

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Stop Staring! generally specialise in dresses with strong forties and fifties inspiration, but when they branch into casual wear it proves equally successful. These Cherry Denims Rockabilly Jeans are a great fifties pair with classic style.

As per usual with the brand, the attention to detail in reproducing vintage styles is excellent. These jeans feature a high waist, great hip shape and a capri-style hemline. The denim is rigid and a perfect fifties-workwear shade. A final addition of an appliqué cherry at the waist adds a cheeky rockabilly touch.

Find these online at Hollywood Flame for £75.

Structured jackets done badly can be really unflattering, but with the right cut and some classic inspiration this Boxy Jacket from Miss Selfridge gives a feminine edge to some vintage chic.

In a twist on the classic houndstooth fabric, this smaller 'puppytooth' print is subtle but striking. The jacket's structuring takes inspiration from menswear, adding a waist cinch to give a jacket that's petite and form fitting. The end result is perfect for both forties and eighties looks depending on how you dress it.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £45.

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For an instantly high end forties look, combining simplicity and elegance is key. This Yves Saint Laurent Teardrop Dress has an effortlessly chic retro feel that will last and last.

The combination of a fitted pencil skirt style and the loosely draping fit of the top provides a chic forties feel, while the deep royal blue shade cements the look further. Made from a fine knit wool, this is high end quality that's kept simplistic and classic to ensure you can wear it for years to come.

Get it online from Browns for £765.

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Jumpsuits have made a surprising comeback on both catwalks and the highstreet, and while many are only wearable by those with model proportions, this Diesel version combines a sharp seventies look with easy-to-wear casual.

The Sleeveless Shirt Jumpsuit is made from cotton to give a light, summer feel. The denim look shade of blue provides the casual workwear inspired edge, while the flared trouser and wide collar add a classic seventies shape to the silhouette.

It's available online from ASOS for £135.

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Nautical styles are still heavily associated with a fifties pin-up aesthetic, but if you're looking for a less severe take on the look this dress from Lover is a great choice. Taking inspiration from nautical fashion, this provides an easier to wear look that's still loaded with vintage style.

The Sailor-style dress is made from 100% cotton and features simple but effective elements of a sailor look. The monochrome palette allows details like stripes and the US navy style neckline and scarf to stand out, without looking over the top.

It's available online from Net-a-Porter for £330.