While the rest of us are just beginning to enjoy the Summer months, the fashion world is beginning to offer us ideas for Autumn. A perfect idea to take you from the sun through to Winter is this Bib dress from Miss Selfridge.
With a contrasting bib detailing, this 100% cotton dress is a really wearable dress with fabulous retro looks. The navy colour gives a more Autumnal edge to a dress that’s perfect for casual chic all year round.
It’s available now from Miss Selfridge for £28.
In women’s fashion there are very few prints which are left sacred, but houndstooth is one that remains a marker of retro chic. Perfect for the colder months, this Swing Coat is part of PPQ’s new Autumn/Winter range now available at Oli.
With a fantastic 1960s Mod-style swing shape, the high collar and quality cut leave this looking like a vintage classic.
Thankfully, the price is much more appropriate than vintage would be for such a timeless investment, at £120.
On another trawl through the weird and wonderful Etsy, I came across the seller Sweet Heart Sinner who produces handmade jewellery in Atlanta using a kiln and vintage pulp paperbacks. She currently has over 400 necklaces for sale but my favourite is this "1950s Woman with a Television" Necklace.
It features a picture of a woman with a space age style television, dressed in a fifties style dress. The black-finished metal pendant is approximately 2 inches by 1.5 inches and it hangs from an 18 inch long silver-tone ball chain. It costs just $7.00 (under £4).
Other designs include pin-up girls, Valley of the Dolls image and retro robots. To view the full range of necklaces, visit the Etsy store.
Add a splash of retro style to your outfit for not a lot of cash with this Preshhus Lily retro bangle range.
All (including the two pictured here) are made of a strong acrylic with encrusted diamonte on each side, measuring around 7cm across. And if you’re thinking of giving as a gift, they also come in a Thai Silk drawstring Pouch.
Which might get you thinking big price tags, but that’s not actually the case – they retail for £17.95 each.
First introduced back in 1976, the Vans Era shoe is still in production today.
First made by Tony Alva and the Dogtown Crew, the shoes are currently available with a choice of canvas or suede upper and a black, white or yellow colourway, all with a padded collar and classic Waffle sole for strength and support.
Cheap too, with a pair retailing for around £35.
We’re not sure if this is deadstock or a new item influenced from the past – but there’s no denying the 70s-inspired looks of this Tartan Bomber Jacket from Mod Cloth.
Imported from Germany, it features an exposed tartan lining, gold piping, elasticated waist and cuffs, a pair of slant-fastening xip pockets and bow detailing on the rear.
Choose from small, medium or large – all selling for $224.99, which is around £113.
