Slimline cardigans are not only the perfect summer outerwear but are a quick and easy way to inject some fifties and sixties style into your look. Practical and pretty, these Flamingo Cardigans from Dorothy Perkins are ideal.
With a simple, short sleeved silhouette, these cotton blend cardigans hug the figure to create a feminine look. The high neck and hip skimming bodice give a demure look, while the flamingo print is unusual and youthful.
They're available from Dorothy Perkins for £25 each.
When it comes to designer sunglasses, often the price seems difficult to justify for an accessory. With classically retro designs on something you're wearing on your face every sunny day, every so often there comes a pair with an excuse.
These Prada Wavy Temple sunglasses are just such a pair. While they're an investment, classic design points like tortoiseshell and the great rounded curves of these oversized lenses make them a pair whose style will last. The addition of wavy arms gives an interesting twist without upsetting the vintage inspiration that makes this pair.
Get them online from Nordstrom for $245.
While summer sandals are everywhere, for nighttime occasions a more formal flat is still in order. These Monsoon Mabel flats are an ideal retro accessory with classic styling.
The simple open toed styling is given some pizazz with a bow on the vamp, while the mainstays of suede and leather in demure shades keep these versatile and vintage-look. The dark tan suede pair have stepped straight out of the vintage shop, with the added bonus of being brand new and much more affordable.
Get them from Monsoon for £45.
Minidresses with a psychedelic flavour aren't often easy to come by, so this Diane von Furstenberg dress is something of a retro gem. Clearly taking direction from von Furstenberg's beginnings in the 1960s, this is a statement piece that won't fail to turn heads.
Combining a wonderfully simple silhouette with a bold, colourful print, the Erin Dress would look comfortable on any sixties fashion icon. The high neckline perfectly balances a minihem, while a slightly looser fit ensures this is as far from tacky as it gets. The colours, too, avoid being cartoonish thanks to the wash effect.
Get it online from Matches Fashion for £456.
Last year, we featured the limited reissue of the Oakley Frogskins, which were originally launched by the company back in the mid-1980s. The reissue must have proved successful, as they're back again – this time as a collaboration with British fashion legend Paul Smith. They're even more exclusive this time around, with only 500 copies available for each of the four colourways.
The designs are all in vibrant colours, inspired by the surf and skate scene where they first became popular. Each pair carries the Oakley signature on the outer stem and Paul Smith Jeans Limited Edition Frogskins on the inside, just to prove how special they are. A pair will cost you £170.
Summertime flats can be tricky to perfect when you're devoted to a retro look, and opting for simple styles often wins out. If you're looking to make more of a statement these Fireworks Sandals from ModCloth are a versatile pair with great style.
Made in a rainbow of classic colours, these open toed sandals will pair well with most sixties looks thanks to the colour palette and classic styling. The ankle strap ensures these are easy to wear while avoiding looking like something your mum's still wearing.
Get them online for $27.99.
