Category: Women’s Fashion

Floral patterns are big business at the moment among the fashion crowd, and while many are decidedly modern, there are some vintage inspired choices around. This See by Chloé dress isn't the most quintessential of retro pieces, but the bright, busy print is certainly taking cues from sixties psychedelia.

Not for the faint of heart, this arresting dress is seriously bright, and seriously short. It counterbalances the daring hem with a loose fit for a more casual style, lending itself well to the psych look.

Made from 100% silk, this doesn't come cheap, available at Net-a-Porter online for £325.

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The onset of Springtime perennially means macs and trench coats come out in force, which is no bad thing for lovers of classic fashion. If you're looking for a twist that's still in keeping with retro style, this Felicity mac from Topshop is a winner.

The delicate floral makes this a sweet, feminine take. The cut is shapely and figure focused, with a cinched waist and a belt for further close fit. The coat is lightweight and, with a shorter length and sleeves, is the ideal Spring/Summer coat investment for those of you who don't mind making an impression.

New in at Topshop, this costs a very reasonable £60.

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Alice & Olivia may not sell themselves as a retro reproduction line, but it's clear to see the influence many of their designs have taken from the 50s, 60s and beyond. This brocade shift dress is from their Scoop line, and provides a youthful, fun piece of sixties retro.

The understated yellow shade gives this just the right amount of girlish charm, while remaining firmly in the colour palette of the era. The shape is simple but perfectly done, with a sleeveless, high neck cut and a mid thigh hem. The unstructured shape means this mini-dress errs on the right sight of daring.

It's available online from Bluefly for $178.

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Ponchos often appeal for lovers of the slightly eclectic folkie style of the late sixties and early seventies, but are much less than practical most of the time. Unless you're spending most of your year at festivals, you'll rarely find regular use. This Fairisle scarf from Urban Outfitters could be an effective, versatile alternative, though.

It certainly looks the part in design, with an ethnically inspired colourscheme that's slightly subdued for a folkier look. The fairisle pattern fits perfectly, set off with a tassled edge. The scarf itself is oversized for use as a cape, scarf or generally hip looking source of warmth. The best part is the versatility, with a weight that's ideal for both Winter days or cool Summer evenings.

It's available from Urban Outfitters UK for the rather reasonable price of £20.

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Among the best of the retro retailers in the UK is Collectif Clothing. With their punky style and vintage techniques, they're award winning designers of rockabilly and fifties retro clothing. Unlike much of their usual wares, this Envy dress has a later, 1960s style.

A genuine vintage dress reproduction, this mint green version with black detailing is exclusively available from online shop Pin-Up Girl Boutique. It's made from sateen with a cutesy, mod style A-line shape. The sleeveless shape and wider hemline give a real babydoll feel to this sleek number.

Get it online from Pin-Up Girl Boutique for $129.

Suits can, for many of us, feel like something dull for the office and have often gone out of favour as a fashion choice. Thankfully, designer numbers have still got plenty of style and vibrancy, providing a great retro ensemble.

This Michael Kors suit is an eye-catching, figure flattering cut that's ideal for bringing suits into your fashion wardrobe. The cut of the short sleeved jacket has a fifties feel without looking like a costume while the pencil skirt slims and flatters. Finally, the stunning shade of red is undeniably appealing and takes the suit up a notch in impact.

The jacket and skirt are sold as separates from Neiman Marcus, allowing you to get a perfect fit off the peg.

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