Category: Women’s Fashion

Cowboy shirts have always been a staple of retro Americana, and for many they’ve never lost their classic appeal. Finding a ladies shirt that’s not straight out of Dolly Parton’s wardrobe can be tricky, but this 50s vintage find from Rokit is perfect.

The cream and black palette are ideal to show off the delicate embroidery on both the chest and collar. Perfectly shaped like the real thing, this is a great adaptation of the men’s classic using a simple nip at the waist.

It’s available, one off, from Rokit now for £155 in "excellent" condition.

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Finding retro separates for ladies can be nigh on impossible, especially in the winter months. Fifties mainstream fashion has plenty of ideas still to plunder, and Miss Selfridge have picked a winner with these Daisy Collar Jumpers.

In classic black and white, or a sunnier yellow, these are the right side of cutesy fifties fashion. The figure hugging wool bodice allows for a less girly look overall, while the notched collar adds some edge to what could be frumpy lace.

They’re available now from Miss Selfridge for £32 each.

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Pinup Couture are always on the money when it comes to original designs that are heavily vintage inspired. If you’re looking for a fifties pinup dress with vintage looks, made with great fabrics and techniques, try out their newest Jessica dress.

Named for Jessica La Blanche, this sexy stretch bengaline frock is made with all the figure hugging glamour you’d expect of a ‘wiggle’ dress. The structured underbust and great craftsmanship on this dress stop it from looking so tight that it seems cheap, too.

Get it online from Pinup Girl Boutique for $88 in either of these two colour picks.

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We’ve all heard about the trench coat being a timeless classic, but an updated and feminised version might be the better option for a year on year coat style. This Eucalyptus Full Skirt Trench is the ideal retro-styled girlier option.

Exclusive to Dollydagger, this 100% cotton number is available in both red and black, fully lined with ever-desirable polka dots. The cuffs and bow waist details add something a little extra that gives this coat a more tailored, expensive look, too.

It’s available new from Dollydagger for £90.

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As they do from time to time, Topshop currently have a small selection of t-shirts in stock that feature images of retro icons. Pictured here is the Sid & Nancy T-Shirt.

Described as a sleeveless tee (which I’d probably call a vest), it had a black & white photograph print of the doomed pair on the front. For added punk aesthetics, the top also has a raw edge around the armholes.

It costs £18 and is available to buy from the Topshop website. There is also a similar style t-shirt with a picture of Mick Jagger.

Boiled wool seems to have all but disappeared from women’s fashion racks, which is a crying shame for lovers of a classic. Thankfully, those in the know never rule such things out, and Classiques Entier have utilised the fabric to great effect in this reversible jacket.

With the structured seaming details, this is almost reminiscent of a dressmaker’s doll, which is no bad thing. The simple, classic shape conjures up an air of 1960s Chanel and its peers, too. The two images show the same jacket reversed, so it can’t be called anything less than practical, either.

It’s available online from Nordstrom for $178.

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