Category: Women’s Fashion

Fred Flare are usually more notable for their quirky and cute accessories and gadgets than stand out clothing, but once in a while a retro gem can be found among their picks. Brand new in is this Embroidered Flower Cardigan, a great wardrobe choice for Spring.

This cardigan starts with a simple design featuring a high neck and slimline sleeves and body, making it feminine but casual. The addition of the statement embroidery adds a cute fifties look that's just the right side of twee. Ideal for the spring months where just a dress isn't quite enough, this is outerwear to take everywhere.

It's available online from Fred Flare for $42.

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Their designs have been featured on this site before but, new for spring, Vivien of Holloway have produced these 1940s style Ladies Swing Trousers, a fantastic alternative to all the floral dresses around at the moment. High waisted with wide legs, they are made from heavyweight fabric to ensure the smooth lines and lack of cling that is essential to the look.

They cost £38 and come in five further colours to the red pair in the photo (navy, grey, burgundy, dark green and a black and white dogtooth) meaning you'll find a pair suitable for any outfit. The top shown here is also from the Vivien of Holloway collection.

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There are few dresses which justify a designer price-tag investment for many of us, but when classic styling and fine crafting come together there's little need to make excuses. This Bottega Veneta dress fits the bill perfectly.

In a muted orange shade, this dress has a real look of retro chic. It arguably has one up on the vintage seventies dresses it so resembles, thanks to the modern materials in combination with genuine retro styling. The high waist belt combines with the casual, gathered materials to make a dress that is sure to remain a classic in any wardrobe.

It's available online from Matches Fashion for £2010.

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It's the perfect time of year to invest in a quality pair of sunglasses, and one of the only chances to justify spending designer prices on protecting your eyes. There's been a whole host of vintage inspiration in recent years, and these Linda Farrow Luxe sunglasses are some of the best reproductions we've seen.

With a definite air of 1970s chic, these oversized frames are classically styled and neutral enough to wear for years. In a brown and gold colour palette, with round eyes, they stand out from the crowd in their statement vintage inspiration.

Get them online from Net-a-Porter for £215.

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Kate Moss's much talked about collections for Topshop are still coming, and while much of it is rooted in the cutting edge and modern, one or two retro pieces have crept into the model's choices. Affordably fashionable, this Liberty Poppy Bandeau Dress is a great fifties style piece.

This figure-hugging dress is a great eyecatcher that looks anything but high street. The floral print is modern, yet vintage inspired. With a sweetheart, strapless neckline and a hip skimming pencil skirt, it's an easy representation of the fifties prom look.

Get it online from Topshop for £65.

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Capri pants are a must have staple item for any fifties or rockabilly wardrobe, and a great way to incorporate trousers into a vintage inspired wardrobe. For a night time friendly pair, these Sex Kitten Capris from Tarantula Clothing Company are ideal.

Available in six different vintage inspired colours, these figure-hugging three quarter length trousers are made from stretch twill. The side vents at the leg, high waist and back pockets all combine to make these a perfect vintage look, while they're made with curvy fit in mind.

They're currently in the sale at Tarantula, so snap some up now for $65.

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