Category: Women’s Fashion

If you're looking for a white summer dress, but aren't going for the mod look of yesterday's Roundaboat Dress, try this Boudicca Piqué dress on for size. With a chic fifties casual look, this is a designer piece that will never be out of style.

While there's many shirt dresses on the market almost every year, there's been a swathe of retro influenced versions this Spring/Summer season. This simple white version nips in at the waist and subtly emphasises the bust too, providing a fifties-fashionable silhouette.

This designer number is £555 from Browns.

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Another bright and cheerful retro inspired product is this perspex bangle, designed by Nicholas King. This is from King's debut solo jewellery collection, although he has previously worked alongside the likes of John Galliano and Donna Karan.

The material immediately recalls sixties space age fashion and is kept looking fresh through the irregular shape of the design. Though it looks quite mechanical this bangle is actually hand-made in the UK. It's not a piece for people who like subtle jewellery, as the size – 114mm at its widest point – and the colour make it instantly noticeable. If hot pink doesn't appeal, it's also available in (no less obvious) lime and orange.

Available from Kabiri, it costs £36.

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French Connection's recent designs have been steeped in vintage aesthetics, and they just keep coming. Specialising in classic design that's well made ans uncomplicated, this Roundaboat Dress is typical of the high street shop's recent output.

The dress looks classically sixties, with a simplistic shift cut that's a perfect Mod style. The simplistic A-line shape and block white colour is given some interest with a lace overlay to add texture. Without looking like a cheap imitation, this takes Quant style to the high street to great effect.

It's available online for £150.

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While the weather warms up that few crucial degress, it's time to put away the winter woolens in favour of lighter, brighter summer coats and jackets. If you're in the mood for something decidely spring inspired, this floral print mac by Almost Famous is ideal.

Avoiding the vintage florals that are just too twee for many, this leafy floral print gives a pretty, folky style to this coat. With a classic mac cut, it has classic retro style that lets the print speak volumes. Lightweight and with hidden pockets, this is a stylish and practical spring and summer choice for casual or formal occasions.

Available online from Oli, it costs £130.

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Yes, we've gone a bit sunshine mad round these parts, but can you blame us? There's a whole swathe of retro styled summer accessories that come around every summer, and sunglasses are a treasure trove of vintage influence.

These Cat Eyes Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters are a great fifties look pair from the high street. They manage to be definitively retro without looking like something from the dressing up box, too. Made from plastic, they're affordable enough to buy for special occasions, should you want to mix up your sunglass styles for every era.

In red, black and grey, these cost £15 from Urban Outfitters UK.

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