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USA College Sweatshirt from ASOS

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Among the many retro brands and retailers turning out great vintage inspired fashion of late, there's still many looks which remain relatively unexplored. For a more casual retro look there's not much choice, which makes finds like this USA College Sweatshirt from ASOS all the more special.

Taking inspiration from US frat style, the sweater is adaptable to a great variety of retro looks from fifties right up to eighties styles. With a skinny fit to create a more feminine feel, the high neckline and cuffed hem create a classic silhouette, while a washed red colour adds some worn-in vintage appeal.

It's available from ASOS now for £25.

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Button Front Cape Blouse by Pippa Lynn

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When we think of sixties cape styles, most people recall luxurious coats and jackets. The unique silhouette wasn't just used in outerwear however, making this Pippa Lynn Cape Blouse a chic little sixties look item that stands out from the crowd.

The use of a flowing fabric allows for the swing shape to really shine, with a collarless neckline and three quarter sleeve length giving some delicate and subtle femininity. The use of a warm beige and red polka dot print adds some cutesy retro charm in keeping with the vintage inspiration.

Get yours online now from ASOS for £48.

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Striped Shirt Dress by Karen Millen

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As the sunshine does its best to lift our collective mood, it's the perfect time to reinject some daring colour into our wardrobes. When it's done right, colourblocking can produce an instantly retro mood in womenswear, as seen in this Striped Shirt Dress by Karen Millen.

While the dress has a fuller skirt than many mod-inspired looks, it still has an evident sixties look thanks to its sharp and unfussy design. The shirt collar and sleeveless cut of the bodice create a great silhouette, with horizontal coloured stripes adding a structured sixties feeling.

It's available online from ASOS for £190.

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Dita Von Teese designs for Wheels & Dollbaby

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There may be some debate about whether or not burlesque's journey into the mainstream is a good thing, but there's few who can deny the credentials of the scene's current darling, Dita von Teese. With proven retro credentials, she's turned her hand to fashion once more with designs for Wheels & Dollbaby.

This Dita's Closet Embroidered Cardigan has unmistakeable vintage inspiration, with a chic fit and skinny knit wool. The bow-fastening high collar and three quarter length sleeves tread the line between demure and daring well, allowing for the skinny fit to create sex appeal. Finished with fifties floral embroidery, this is not just any cardigan.

It's available online from ASOS now for £150.

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Leopard Cloche Hat from River Island

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Many fashion designs which draw on a number of eras for inspiration can go wrong, with clashing influences sitting uneasily together. This Leopard Print Cloche by River Island, however, has done so with a result that's got great kitschy appeal.

The leopard print has a nod to styles from fifties pinup to seventies safari, while the cloche is traditionally pre-War as a hat shape. The wider brim, however, ties into the seventies aspect once more, creating a hat that's updated without losing it's retro roots to modern fashion.

It's available online from ASOS for £22.

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Horse print tunic from ASOS

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With 1970s floaty chiffon and a retro print, this horse print tunic from ASOS is a top with a difference.

The black horse pattern is eye catching and stylish and with a elegant pussybow tie, it's the perfect outfit to be worn over leggins (as shown) or with black shorts or under a tunic dress. The colour is everywhere this season and light enough to be worn through the summer.

The billowy chiffon sleeves are flattering and fetching and you can get your own from ASOS for £35.