Investing in retro pieces from smaller brands and boutiques is always worthwhile for special occasions. But if you're after an affordable way to carry on a retro look all week, the high street and budget brands are worth your time. This Spot Print Top from George at Asda may not be the highest quality, but its looks certainly belie the pricetag.
Tag: blouse
Gretta Top by Heartbreaker Fashion
Finding that killer vintage-look top you can pair with almost anything is often a near impossibility, with most retro design focusing on statement dresses or coats. Thankfully dedicated retro brands like Heartbreaker Fashion have the solution, the latest being this fifties style Gretta Top.
Pussybow sheer stripe blouse
Feed your Mad Men obsession with this pussybow sheer stripe blouse.
Kiara Crepe Georgette Blouse from Boohoo
For a chic and timeless retro look there's nothing quite as effective as monochrome, mixing sharp lines with graphic contrasting shades. This Kiara Crepe Georgette Blouse from Boohoo stylishly combines a variety of fabric textures in a simple piece that's truly versatile.
Sleeveless Peterpan Collar Bow Blouse
A never ending story in style – the peterpan collar here in a bow blouse from ASOS.
The peterpan collar is a style that will never go out of fashion. Quite a bold statement we know but one we feel quite happy with. The cute and classic style seems to crop up all over the place and is well worth getting into. Here ASOS have create a flirty, feminine blouse with quirky bow buttons to give it a little something extra. It's ideal for day or night and the classic black and white colour will go well with almost anything.
Buy your own from ASOS for £30.
Colour Block Blouse from Whistles
Though it has been a British staple for over 20 years, Whistles is one of those brands that is often overlooked on the high street. Their recent lines, however, have focused on a cool and sophisticated aesthetic that draws heavily from vintage inspiration with great success.
This Colour Block Blouse is an ideal example of their use of subtle design and high end manufacturing and materials. Made from 100% silk, the blouse has an androgynous air of mid sixties style, with contrasted trims at the collar and placket creating sharp structure in both colour options.
It's available now in both shades from Whistles, priced at £125.
