Most retro footwear tends to be completely impractical for ladies, with towering heels and leather being the order of the day for fifties inspiration. Canvas pumps and deck shoes can add retro flair too, as proven by these Earlybird shoes from Office.
The black and white version is a great choice for everyday wear with both skirts and trousers, with the slightly nautical look and cutesie bow. If you’re looking for a little bit of colour, the striped florals work just as well, taking the look into a later era with Mary Quant style daisies.
They’re available online from Office from just £10.
It’s definitely coming up to Winter coat season, and that usually means a big investment in wrapping up warm. Thanks to Peacocks, you can have a bit of a bargain and some style thrown in with this Grey Checked Coat.
It’s got slightly sixties look thanks to the overall a-line and low sitting belt. The double breasted style and simple checked pattern make it classic and versatile.
It’s available online or in shops from Peacocks for just £30.
Peanuts is one of those few special cartoons that has made it into all our collective consciences much more than most. With almost everyone having a favourite character, Fred Flare have given us a great piece of winter wear with these themed scarves.
Choose from Charlie Brown, Linus or Schroeder, with not just the logo of each character, but the colour schemes fitting each theme.
They’re available from Fred Flare online for $24 each.
Betsey Johnson is a designer who is by no means afraid of a bold print, and thankfully for us she takes most of her inspiration from retro staples. Paisley was made a true fashion classic in the 1960s, and this bold version with a great colour palette makes this cardigan a statement piece.
The black base means this piece is wearable with most plain outfits, and the swirling shades of orange, pink and blue make a classic psychedelic combination.
The cardigan is available online from Betsey Johnson’s boutique for $235.
Well, the universities are back, so it’s no surprise to see the return of the Affordable Vintage Fashion Fair.
Except this isn’t a student-only event – anyone is welcome to browse the 40+ stalls selling vintage clothing from the 1930s to the 1980s. And if you head to the Sheffield event, there’s also a vintage clothes swap, where you can exchange the clean/wearable vintage items you’re bored of for anything else that catches your eye (as long as you grab it before anyone else).
Read over the page for dates, addresses and time details for October’s events. Admission is never more than £2 and if you want a stall (or just want to find out more), check out the website
Wednesday 1st October – Leeds freshers fair, white tent outside Leeds university student union.
Doors: 10:00 – 17:00. Admission: £1.00
Saturday 4th October – Sheffield vintage fair and vintage clothes swap, The Hubs, Hallam union
Doors: 11:00 – 16:00. Admission: £2.00
Sunday 5th October – Leeds vintage fair, Riley smith hall, Leeds university union, Lifton Place
Doors: 11:00 – 16:00. Admission: £2.00
Saturday 11th October – Liverpool vintage fair, The Cooler Bar, John Moores student union, Liverpool
Doors: 11:00 – 16:00. Admission: £2.00
For the office or for occasion wear, forties tailoring is a great choice. This Sandy Seam Dress from Coast is a sleek interpretation of many elements of postwar dressmaking that’s wearable on almost any occasion.
The high cinched waist, corsage detailing and fishtail skirt combine to add interest to a simple, classic dress shape. This timeless dress is sure to be a laster in your wardrobe for years to come.
