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Vintage Weddings book by Marnie Fogg

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If your planning a vintage twist with your big day, you might want to get your name down for a copy of the forthcoming Vintage Weddings book by Marnie Fogg, which is published by Carlton Books.

According to the pre-release write-up, it's a 'visual journey through 100 years of wedding styles and dresses', looking at key periods, styles and designers, as well as significant ceremonies and cultural influences in wedding fashions. Organised chronologically, the book shows how to recognise the silhouette that will best suit your body shape, how to pick the right fabrics and how to source appropriate accessories, from gloves and shoes to flowers, veils, jewellery and table decorations.

Designed for both the collector and the future bride looking for inspiration, the book is out on 12th May, but available for pre-order now, discounted at Amazon to £16.25.

Find out more about the book at the Amazon website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Peter Pan Lace Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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Much of the use of lace in retro fashion is in eighties looks, but the fabric's vintage use stretches much further beyond that. This Peter Pan Lace Dress from Dorothy Perkins has an effortless sixties chic that uses lace to great effect.

The sleeveless, structural cut creates the ideal mid-sixties silhouette, with a mini hemline and high neckline. With a statement collar and peep hole at the back, the simplicity of the dress allows a geometric lace pattern to shine.

Get it now from Dorothy Perkins for £35.

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Peasant Blouse from Bettie Page Clothing

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Looking for that perfect piece to compliment your circle skirts and cigarette pants? Finding fifties separates can be tricky on the high street, so retro reproduction brands like Bettie Page Clothing are always at the ready.

This Peasant Blouse is a super chic choice that you can wear again and again. With an off the shoulder cut, there's just enough sex appeal without showing too much. The short cuffed sleeves and bombshell red shade finish off a top that's perfect for fifties and early sixties styles.

It's available from Bettie Page Clothing for $35.

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Tailored Palazzo Pants from ASOS

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While dresses and skirts with vintage inspiration are a common appearance on the high street at the moment, it takes a braver brand to attempt some retro trousers. These Palazzo Pants from ASOS are worth the risk, with effortlessly seventies chic.

The high waist, wide leg and light fabric all combine to create a true retro look, while the tailored waist and fashionable cut finish the decadent seventies style perfectly. Available in three colours, the firebrick orange is our pick for a flawlessly 70s look.

They're available now from ASOS for £40.

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Suspender Skirt by Pins & Needles

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The use of androgyny and male influence in women's fashion has been a huge defining factor in twentieth century style. Stretching far beyond the 1980s, elements of menswear are present in fifties, sixties and seventies looks too.

This Suspender Skirt by Pins & Needles is a uniquely versatile piece, adaptable to many twentieth century aesthetics. The high waisted cotton skirt, with its button front is enhanced by cross backed suspenders. Finished in a rich burgundy, the retro influences make this a subtly stylish piece.

Get it now from Urban Outfitters UK for £45.

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Categories / Men's Fashion

Fred Perry Cagoule

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It might look like a relic from the 1980s, but this Fred Perry Cagoule is actually a new item inspired by the past, with a more premium finish than you might have remembered from your schooldays.

This is a waterproof British Millerain Rip Stop nylon cagoule, complete with  leather zip pulls, a large 'kangaroo' pocket at the front, plus double zip pockets and an adjustable hood finishing things off. Oh yes, the Fred Perry Laurel too as you would expect.

£99 is the asking price for one of these.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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