Category: Women’s Fashion

Much of the high street's spring and summer wares are currently hitting the shelves at full price, but looking to the net can mean a few summer appropriate sale bargains at just the right time. EC Star's sale lines have many perfect summer pieces to snap up while the days are getting longer.

This twopiece featuring the Sammi Top and Sassy Shorts is available as separates in the sale. Worn together or apart, they capture the cutesy retro look of the fifties and sixties in a fun and frivolous way. The bright floral pattern and sleekly skimpy cut make these perfect for both holidaywear or nights out.

The top and shorts are $40 from EC Star online.

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Leather jackets have been a staple item for men and women since the 1950s, but it can be hard to find one nowadays that doesn't make you look like Bonnie Tyler's worst nightmare.

This Cropped Leather Biker Jacket by Principles is a great choice for a more fifties or sixties friendly look. With minimalist detailing, a great figure-hugging fit, and a cropped bodice, it's a really flattering cut that differs from baggy 80s versions. Three quarter length sleeves and a high rounded collar finish this off to make a feminine version of a perennial classic.

Made from 100% leather, this jacket costs £120 from Debenhams.

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Menswear has been reviving and reinventing the western style shirt for many years, but they’ve failed to make a convincing dent in women’s fashion. With a genuine look, cowgirl shirts can be ideal for a 50s style retro look, like this one from Tara Starlet.

The Cowgirl Shirt takes a classic gingham print to root the shirt firmly in early Americana. The design isn’t overdone, avoiding the Dolly Parton-esque country costume look. The peter pan collar and prim neckline combine to make this a sweet and wearable retro top.

Available in blue and red or yellow and black, get one from Dollydagger online for £42.

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Bright colours in earrings big or small are a perfect finishing touch for a mid sixties retro look, and thankfully they can often be a bargain on the UK high street. Miss Selfridge have obliged with these wooden Button Stud Earrings.

Available in a pack of three, they come in great shades of yellow, green and red. The muted colours are ideal for retro looks, eschewing the overly bright look that would take us into eighties territory. With the added button effect look, there's an added cutesy factor that's perfect for the era.

They cost £5 for a pack of three.

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