Retrospective fashion often translates into the vaguely cartoonish with revivalists, with everything that screams a particular decade or scene worn from head to foot. If you’re a lover of classic fifties fashion design, but not quite prepared for the all out red lipsticked rockabilly look, a more wholesome interpretation like this from French Connection is perfect.

With the classic 50s circle style skirt, this high necked dress combines a fitted bodice and more demure lower half in classic style. The chevron stripes are a nice touch, with a contrast stripe belt holding everything together.

It’s available now from French Connection for £80.

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The Seventies American student look is one of my favourite retro choices for everyday wear, but casual attire often means splashing out seems a little bit daft. Thankfully, a recent resurgence of seventies influence means you can get the essentials in places as unlikely as your local Tesco.

Their Cherokee range is currently stocked with great vintage floral blouses, denim waistcoats and bootcut flares. These brown cord trousers, though fairly run of the mill, are surprisingly hard to get hold of elsewhere.

Prices start at £12 for blouses and just £15 for trousers, and are available at most larger Tesco stores.

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