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Stripe Prom Dress from Marks and Spencer

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Undeniably fifties influenced prom styles have been seen all over the high street for the past few years, with a twist on the style for every body shape and taste. While there are some designers still rehashing those same styles, this Stripe Prom Dress from Marks and Spencer's Autograph collection has moved into the early sixties to bring something new.

This dress combines the best of the cutesy fifties feel with some sharper sixties elements, creating a dress with plenty of retro appeal. The large monochrome stripes work well against a structured skirt shape, with the oversized bow adding a wonderfully over the top kitsch element.

Get yours from M&S now for £79.

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Essential Elegance Skirt by Moon Collection

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The classic fifties style circle skirt is an item that many retro brands offer, with most utilising a bold colour scheme or print to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes, however, the order of the day is a more versatile version, making this Essential Elegance Skirt by Moon Collection one that's ideal for your every day wardrobe.

The circle cut, with its two layered design, creates a classic swing silhouette that creates a chic hourglass shape. With a neatly tailored high waist and full hips, the designers haven't skimped on the fabric volume, allowing for the movement that's often missing from lesser vintage odes.

It's available online from ModCloth for $69.99.

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One Shoulder Tunic Top from River Island

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With maxi dresses and palazzo pants bringing back the loose and flowing fit that's instantly reminiscent of seventies fashion, it was only a matter of time before tops and tunics got in on the act. This One Shoulder Tunic Top from River Island is an ideal example, capturing that ethereal feel that defined much of the decade's mainstream looks.

The one shouldered structure allows for some flesh to break up the loose silhouette, with the corsage detailing adding a feminine detail much-loved in US fashion at the time. The use of pale yellow chiffon fabric is unmistakeably vintage influenced, creating the must-have flowing movement.

Get yours online from River Island for £39.99.

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Bodyshaping Swimsuit from La Redoute

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The many dedicated fifties designers on the market have full on pin-up style swimwear all sewn up, but for those of us with less of a budget or less occasion to go all out there's fifties influenced styles to be found in some unusual places.

This Bodyshaping Swimsuit from La Redoute is a simple piece, but features plenty of vintage influence. The bodyshaping structure helps to create a great hourglass silhouette, a must for fifties beachwear looks. With a halter strap, sweetheart neckline and bow detailing at the bust, a simple onepiece is transformed into a cute retro item for regular wear.

It's available exclusively online from La Redoute for £45.

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Pleated Goddess Dress by Halston Heritage

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Of the many legendary designers who defined the 1970s, it may just be the designs of Halston that most define the decade for many of us. Creating silhouettes, innovative fabric uses and a sense of high luxury that remains a signifier of the disco era, it can only be a welcome thing to have many of the designs back to buy thanks to Halston Heritage.

Delving into the Halston archives, they're bringing us designs inspired by the originals, but made from modern fabrics that allow for a perfected fit and feel. This Goddess Dress has a decadent Grecian feel, in a bronzed pleated fabric that flows with your walk.

It's available online in the UK from My Wardrobe for £472.

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Spot Print Playsuit from Oasis

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All in one playsuits and jumpsuits were almost impossible to find on the high street or from retro designers just a few years ago, but now they're available in abundance thanks to the ever-expanding influence of vintage fashion on the mainstream.

This Spot Print Jumpsuit from Oasis is a cutesy and easy to wear summer version, basing its style on fifties and sixties looks. The halter neck design ensures a feminine balance to the city shorts style of the bottom, while a mid shade of red adds a classic and luxurious feel.

It's available now from Oasis for £50.

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