Category: Women’s Fashion

Fashion houses seem to have gone crazy for silks of late, but it isn't all ivory thirties glamour, as proved by Juicy Couture. This Jackie print dress uses a silk viscose mix to great effect, to make a sixties inspired dress that won't go unnoticed.

The prints are fairly busy and perhaps more usually seen on textiles, but combine well to make a statement dress. The low, round neck makes for a truly sixties shape that's youthful and easy to wear.

It's available now online from Net-a-Porter for £225.

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Retro womenswear seems obsessed with dresses, meaning stylish separates are often hard to come by on the high street or elsewhere. Fenn Wright Manson have delivered with these vintage inspired blouses for the more high end retro ensemble.

Showing inspiration from 30s and 40s styles, the use of satin and silk in both blouses give an air of the well made luxury of higher end clothing from the era. Perfect for teaming with a sleek pencil skirt, the two blouses are ideal for both luxury and workplace glam.

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Sometimes the most simple ingredients make the best clothing. This 50s style dress by Miss Fortune ticks a few of the more obvious boxes for pin-up style, and still comes up roses.

The Nautical Nancy dress features a cutesy anchor and heart print all over, while managing to make the print unobtrusive. The shape, featuring a circle skirt, is simple but perfectly done, while the white accents at the neckline give this a sweet, summery feel with whimsy and a touch of chic.

It’s on sale now from Dollydagger for £55.

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Most of the 1930s and 40s style being reproduced, both on the high street and by retro designers, focuses on the eveningwear aspect. If you're looking for something with the period's looks, but don't have an occasion to get dolled up, this Embroidery Cutwork dress from Miss Selfridge is worth a look.

The delicacy and elegance of the embroidery is what makes the dress, and surpasses all expectation of attention to detail from a high street store. With a simple, casual shape, this dress combines the loose fit of 30s fashion, with a quaintness and effortless style. More importantly, it's far easier to wear on most shapes than many of its rivals.

It's available from Miss Selfridge for £55.

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Twenties and thirties inspiration has been taking off on the high street for some months, and the flapper style keeps coming. This Saint Tropez dress is a great choice of retro eveningwear, with occasion and sleek style.

The beading and scalloped hem make this a great choice of occasionwear, while the art deco inspired shapes and lines hold true to its pre-WWII inspiration. Avoiding the often costume-like nature of twenties homage dresses, this is a glamourous choice that's free from aging.

It's £83.19 now from Oli online.

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Pencil skirts have long been a classic in workwear, but in the past year they've gone beyond being the sole property of offices and retro lovers. Next's casualwear range Riviera Style features this Stretch Pencil Skirt, which makes some vintage inspired style all the more affordable.

In a safari-inspired stone colour, the high waist and button details are what really makes this skirt. With a little military inspiration, and an extreme, hip emphasising shape, it's perfect for a wearable take on fifties pin-up inspiration.

It's new in at Next for £35.

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