Often when the high street attempts to interpret the more psychedelic vein of sixties fashion, the result can be an overblown and cartoonish image. With a more Autumnal colour palette and some simplistic styling, however, Matalan have managed to create a more chic image in this Heraldic Print Shift Dress.
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Dice as Nice Dress by Eva Franco
For unmistakeably vintage inspired looks it's often the most simplistic pieces that have the most impact, opting for meticulous design and manufacturing instead of over-the-top retro details. This Dice As Nice Dress by designer Eva Franco has a chic structure that creates an instant fifties feel.
Oriental Sleeved Dress from Miss Selfridge
As festival season in the UK draws to a close, the last of the fashion inspired by the original music festivals is still providing great style for retrophiles. This Oriental Sleeved Dress from Miss Selfridge brings a cool early seventies chic, with a classy take on the folk style of the era.
Colour block jersey tunic
Want to make a statement? You'll succeed with this colour bloc jersey tunic
40s Collar Dress from New Look
As Autumnal fare makes its way back on to the high street rails there's always an influx of retro styling to be found. With colour choices that fit ideally with a vintage inspired look, these 40s Collar Dresses from New Look are chic enough to wear all year round.
The dress is built on a classic tea dress shape, with subtle tailoring adding a delicate femininity to the flowing fabric. The wide collar and covered button fastenings are immediately pre-50s in style, creating a dress that's ideal for retro lovers, day or night.
Available in both colours shown, the dress costs £29.99 from New Look now.
Paisley Print Dress from Dorothy Perkins
Along with a wide variety of bold prints, paisley came to the peak of its popularity in women's fashion during the 1960s. Coupling the classic print with bright, psychedelic colours, this Paisley Print Dress captures that later sixties and early seventies aesthetic in an easy to wear item.
The dress has a relaxed cut, with a loose fit and capped sleeves creating a seventies silhouette that's reminiscent of the kimono styles popular at the time. The mini hemline ties into that crossover of eras, while the combination of florals into the paisley print adds a feminine retro appeal.
Get yours from Dorothy Perkins now for £24.
