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Ivalyn Sequin Dress from Missguided

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Since the resurgence of maxi dresses on the high street some years ago, the offerings have been largely casual and summery. Tapping into a more glamourous aesthetic, this Ivalyn Sequin Dress from Missguided provides a different retro influence for your Christmas wardrobe.

The simple shape and cut of the dress allows accessories to adapt it into a variety of retro looks, from a high glam 50s Hollywood look to a late seventies chic. The strapless cut shows just enough flesh to contrast the long skirt, while black sequins provide a sparkle without the expense of beading.

It's available online from Missguided for £44.99.

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Military Dress by Bettie Page Clothing

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While a more subtle military influence is all the rage in mainstream fashion at the moment, there are times when our retro wardrobes call for something altogether more literal. This Olive Military Dress from Bettie Page Clothing takes the trend at face value to create a wonderfully kitsch dress straight from the forties and fifties wardrobe.

The structured tailoring makes a real impact, creating a bombshell hourglass silhouette on any frame. With a square neckline, double breast buttons and cutesy pleating at the hemline, the dress has plenty of military details to boast about. The rest is kept classically vintage themed, with wide shoulders and a slim pencil skirt cut creating a killer late forties look.

Get it online from Bettie Page Clothing for $134, also available in grey.

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1940s-inspired Wilderness mountain parka by Heritage Research

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Heritage Research has a knack of finding vintage styles and re-inventing them for a modern audience, but it has certainly excelled itself with this Wilderness mountain parka.

It's based on a 1940s mountain parka, made from 'the finest' Fox Brothers green and black Herringbone wool, with added detailing including a fitted peaked hood with rope cord and leather adjusters, button and concealed zip fastening, a leather bound edge, English horn buttons and a Swiss military grade Riri zip. There are also four front pockets plus adjustable buttoned cuffs, a drawstring hem and Navajo pattern fleece lining.

All of that will set you back £315.

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Ovoid Coat from Wallis 1923 Collection

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While Wallis is not often the first stop for fashion-savvy shoppers, their latest vintage-inspired 1923 Line could change all that for retro lovers. It's not limited to twenties looks, taking inspiration from across 20th century fashion history.

This Ovoid Coat from the collection is one of the best examples from the line, with immediately recognisable retro style elements. The crisp cream white wool provides the perfect basis for a simple, elegant cocoon shape. With large single breasted buttons, a collarless cut and bracelet-length sleeves, this piece shows off the sixties inspiration with ease.

Get it from Wallis now for £120.

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Marilyn Retro Swimsuit by Pinup Couture

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There are few wardrobe items that are trickier to suit to any given body type than swimwear, which is partly why more and more of us are turning to retro pieces for the summer poolside months. Providing show-stopping style, as well as an endlessly flattering cut, this Marilyn One Piece from Pinup Couture is bound to prove popular.

The limited edition swimsuit is specifically designed to pull you in and push you up in all the right areas, creating a timeless silhouette whatever your shape. With ruching, halter neck and low cut leglines, this swimsuit manages to flatter without once looking boringly practical.

It's available now from Pinup Girl Clothing for $102. Get them while you can!

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Midnight Stalks Dress from French Connection

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Very often it can be a challenge to find retro fashion from any era other than the fifties and sixties. For those of you looking for a more unusual forties inspired look, this Midnight Stalks Flared Dress from French Connection takes some inspiration from the era to create a stunning frock.

The tea dress shape is elaborated on with longer sleeves and more exaggerated dimensions to the silhouette. Taking the famously forties shoulder accentuation, the sharp lines are made feminine by a flowing skirt and fitted waist. Finished in a silky fabric with antique-style bird print, it's a certain talking point for your wardrobe.

It's available new in at French Connection now for £75, as part of their Autumn/Winter 2010 preview.

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