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Spotty Summer Dress from Peacocks

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Each time the Summer season rolls around on the high street, sun dresses inspired by a variety of eras hit the rails. Fifties inspiration is always a popular option, thanks to the decade's use of feminine and flowing silhouettes.

This Spotty Dress from Peacocks' By Design range takes a late fifties/early sixties aesthetic and keeps thigns simple and classic. The sleeveless bodice balances out a full pleated skirt, carrying the large polka dot pattern with ease. Finishing touches like a vintage-look brooch and ribbon waist add sparkle without making this piece too dressy for the sunshine.

It's available now from Peacocks for £35.

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1960s-style yellow shift dress by George at Asda

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That early '60s Mad Men-style look doesn't have to cost a fortune, you can get something inspired by the era from your local supermarket. At least, you can with this 1960s-style yellow shift dress by George at Asda.

Very much inspired by pre-swinging sixties (by that, we mean the early years of the decade), this bold yellow number is perfect for spring and summer day days and nights, with detailing including a seam detail to the empire line, short sleeves, concealed side zip fastening and with Elastane in the cloth for a bit of extra comfort.

Sizes are already limited online, so if you don't see yours, drop into your local large Asda store. £16 is the price.

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Peter Pan dress by New Look

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218370932Liven up your wardrobe and your life with this brightly coloured Peter Pan dress by New Look.

It's a great statement dress for the new season and a much-needed splash of colour after the drearyness of the past six months. The 1960s-style Peter Pan style is flattering and there is a zip fasten at the back with small button keyhole sleeves. The fabric is floaty and breeezy – ideal for a hot summer day.

If turquoise isn't your choice there are a range of other colours available, each has a black tie bow. Get yours from New Look online for £26.99.

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Sunflower Shift Dress from Boohoo

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The shift dress may well have become a timeless cut that each decade can make its own, but there's little argument that the sixties did it best. That might explain why many modern designs rely on a sixties inspiration, like this Sunflower Shift Dress from Boohoo.

The use of florals has the cute and quirky feel of mid-sixties design, without plumping for the more obvious choices like daisy print. While the shift shape is simplistic, the mini hemline and lace insert keep the retro influence at the forefront.

Get yours from Boohoo online for £20.

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Hippy halter-neck dress from French Connection

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   71GM5 With the recent warm weather it seems every next person is already dressed for summer with sunglasses and bare legs. Embrace the sun with this cotton hippy halter-neck dress from French Connection.

The colours are bold but the gingham pattern is flattering and is the perfect partner for a floppy sun hat and tan sandles in the park or on the beach.

The halter-neck part is a self-tie bow and the dress is fully lined with a fixed band at the waist and zip on the back. Get yours for £92 from French Connection

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Bow Shift Dress from River Island

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Thanks to the recent love affair with sexier sixties styles from across the pond, there's been fewer nods to the era's youthful British fashion of late. With summer's return, that's about to change with pieces like this Bow Shift Dress from River Island showing inspiration from girlish mid-sixties chic.

The simple shift design has a sharp cut and great angles, with an exaggerated a-line skirt and fitted upper. The addition of a bow at the high neckline ensures the style is kept young while also creating the minimised bust that was popular at the time. Finished in a block coral pink, it's perfect for pairing with your dolly shoes and white tights.

It's available now from River Island for £39.99.

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