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Bright Stuff Dress from ModCloth

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While chic and subtle nude shades made up much of fashion's retro fodder in 2010, many brands are bringing colour back into our wardrobes with style. This Bright Stuff Dress from ModCloth provides a vintage inspired dress that's ideal for Spring and Summer days.

The simple short sleeves and mid-hemline cut are given some femininity and retro chic with the red belt and matching Peter Pan collar. With a primary coloured plaid check, the dress takes fifties and sixties inspiration without going over the top.

It's available now from ModCloth for $64.99.

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1960s-style Tea Dance linen dress

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If you're after a mod-inspired 60s look without breaking the bank, this Tea Dance linen dress could be right up your street.

Inspired by the streets of swinging London, the dress has a round neck, button detail at front, side pockets and zip and hook fastening at back. It's also fully lined.

If the 'raspberry coulis' shade above is a bit strong, there's also a 'storm' (aka black). Both retail for the same price, which is £66.

Find out more at the Great Plains website

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French Connection floral maxi dress

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For those tall enough to wear maxi dresses, this cotton french connection floral garden dress is a beautiful high five to the 1970s.

Its flattering gathered detail at empire line with spaghetti straps and halter neck create a unique and pretty summer dress. It's also fully lined and the ideal dress to make an entrance with. If you are a little on the short side, match it with some high wedges.

It's available online for £110.

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1960s-inspired Colour Block Pocket Dress at Wallis

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Out of the mid-1960s and into the high street comes this Colour Block Pocket Dress at Wallis.

Those colour blocks of course, for the decade, being black and white, with the (almost) knee-length dress featuring buttons on the straps, plus contrast pocket detailing, again with buttons finishing things off.

Made of a viscose and polyester mix (predominately the former), you can pick one up online for £55.

Find out more at the Wallis website

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Emily and Fin Palm Print Lucy Dress

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Forget that it's cold and grey outside and invest in a slice of summer with this fifties style Palm Print Dress from Emily and Fin.

The dress has a classic shape; sleeveless, with a high neckline and distinct waistband which gives way to a full skirt for a feminine retro silhouette. The monochrome print means there's no need to wait to start wearing this out – it will go just as well with black tights and a cardigan now as it will with bare legs and wedges once the weather warms up.

The dress wil be available from www.pretaportobello.com from early March but you can preorder it now – click here for more details.

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Silk Polka Dot Dress by Tucker

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Much of the original style of the fifties and early sixties was based on a fresh-faced femininity, especially in the US mainstream. For a true vintage inspired look, there's little more effective than a well chosen dress like this Silka Pot Dot number by Tucker.

The designer's piece has plenty of luxury thanks to silk fabrics and expertly executed cut, while the look itself is subtle and stylish. The wrapped neckline with a tea dress style skirt creates a girly, yet conservative silhouette, while a red polka dot print adds some extra retro appeal.

It's available online from Matches Fashion for £435.

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