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Spats-Inpired Shoes by Qube

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Brogues have been seen everywhere across mainstream footwear retailers for a few seasons now, which can only mean it's time for the high street to try something new in retro shoes. These spats-inspired Two Tone Shoes by Qube are a quirky and cool pair with evident vintage inspiration.

Taking an earlier menswear trend and adapting it for women's fashion, the idea behind these has a real sixties sensibility. The end result, with a monochrome palette and clean, sharp lines, has instant retro impact that you'll wear again and again.

Get them now from Debenhams for just £25.

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Slash Neck Dress from ASOS

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While the 1960s was all about sharp tailoring and structure, it was the seventies that saw a boost in creative draping and full fabrics from designers like Halston and the disco era looks. That was a trend that carried well into the 1980s, with looks much like this Slash Neck Dress from ASOS proving ever popular.

The use of stretch knitted fabric allows for seventies style draping in the batwing top to be perfectly counterbalanced by the sexier eighties sensibilities of the tight skirt and sleeves. The result is a dress that's vampish and glamorous, without being garish or clichéd. The colour options finish off the eighties feel, in dark coral pink and power blue.

Get yours from ASOS now for £35.

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Mustard Contrast Satchel from Topshop

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For an instant shot of sixties looks, a well chosen colour palette can often be key. This Mustard Contrast Satchel from Topshop uses a great pairing of vintage shades in a leather look bag that has plenty of retro appeal.

The tapered, sloping sides add a sixties look to the classic satchel, creating a shape that has all the sharp and angular appeal of the decade's aesthetic. The use of mustard and rich brown faux leather together adds to the impact of a design that's instantly recognisable as a nod to timeless vintage looks.

It's available now from Topshop for £32.

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1960s-inspired Peter Pan Stripe Top at New Look

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Sooner than you think, the cold and wet weather will disappear, leaving some fine spring days for us to enjoy. The perfect time for wearing this Peter Pan Stripe Top at New Look.

Inspired by the 1960s, this retro-styled top has that distinctive 'Peter Pan' collar, cropped three-quarter length sleeves, a stretch fit and of course, this white stripes across a blue background.

Made of 100 per cent cotton, it sells online for a budget-friendly £8.99.

Find out more at the New Look website

Categories / Men's Fashion

1960s Levi’s Type III trucker jacket

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I guess you could call this a wardrobe classic, with this Levi's Type III trucker jacket still looking good over 40 years after it's introduction.

Introduced back in 1967 as a jacket for the working man (as the name suggests), it's a rugged classic denim jacket in unwashed dry raw denim, with a slim profile, two chest pockets, button cuff, waist adjusters and a big 'E' levi's red tab near the pocket.

£175 secures you one.

Find out more at the Oi Polloi website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Sherlock Cape by Rocha.John Rocha

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Mainstream outerwear has long had a rich seam of vintage inspiration, with this Winter seeing a major comeback for the sixties look cape. Some high street designers are still finding plenty of inspiration from the style, as seen in this Sherlock Cape by Rocha.John Rocha.

With a trench coat inspired style, the look is kept classic with a fawn colouring and true retro detailing. The high collar, storm flap and epaulettes retain the military influence on original trench coats, while the cape cut and waist belt add some mid sixties design flair.

It's now available from Debenhams for £89.

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