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Sailor Swing Dress by Stop Staring!

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Military influences have carried throughout fashion eras, with each putting its own stamp on the inspiration. Few did it quite so well as the naval-inspired looks of the forties and fifties, however, taking nautical uniform firmly into women's fashion.

This Sailor Swing Dress by Stop Staring! is a pitch perfect interpretation of that look, with a simplistic but effective piece. The contrasting white trim creates real impact at the collar and waist, while the swing style skirt balances the silhouette to create that classic body shape.

It's available online from Stop Staring! for $138.

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Chiffon Pleat Dress by TFNC

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With girly sixties styles, it's all about the balance of elements to prevent any piece looking over the top or clichéd. This Peter Pan Collar Dress by TFNC is a great example of a great use of feminine design points to create a chic retro look.

The mini dress shape balances a daringly short hemline with a high collar and long sleeves, while the loose a-line fit provides a chic sixties silhouette. Details like the peter pan notched collar are instantly vintage inspired, while the chiffon pleats add a cool sixties feel that's not often seen from high street designers.

It's available now from ASOS for £42.

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Floral off-the-shoulder dress

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SXBQ5_model French Connection have really hit the nail on the head of summer with this floral off-the-shoulder dress which immediately makes me think of long hot days and music festivals.

Wearing this dress you could almost picture yourself back in the 1960s flower-power era when worries were less of your next step on the career ladder and more where your next party would be.

It may only be February but if you're sick of the cold weather and longing for summer, treat yourself to this 100% cotton dress for £47 online.

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Oasis 60s Print 2 in 1 Dress

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 Oasis clothing is a regular feature of these pages thanks to their knack for giving classic designs a modern edge.

This 60s Print 2 in 1 Dress has a fab op-art print blouse with feminine pussy-bow neckline, off-set with a flattering camel skirt. The black waistband and neat pockets add subtle detail for a clean, sleek look. Teamed with smart black accessories (as shown here) this is a great outfit for the office and takes the hard-work out of co-ordinating your outfit by doing it for you.

The dress costs £65 and you can find out more here.

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Fifi Dress by Heartbreaker Fashion

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Heartbreaker Fashion may focus on 40s and 50s looks for most of their design influence, but it seems they can bring just as much of their usual flare to sixties pieces too. This Fifi Dress creates a chic mod style in a wide variety of colours and prints.

The dress structure is simple and effective, using a basic shift with an empire line. The sleeveless cut, a-line silhouette and contrasting folded collar all combine for a timeless mod style that doesn't put a foot wrong. The chosen prints available range from argyle (left), through houndstooth to more headturning floral prints (right).

Each version is available online from Heartbreaker Fashion for $80.

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Utility Dress by Tara Starlet

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Utility Clothing was introduced towards the end of 1941 by the British government to cope with the short supply of fabric. The Incorporated Society of Fashion Designers, lead by the likes of Norman Hartnell, Digby Morton and Hardy Amies, created over 30 different utility clothing designs that became hugely popular and are still greatly evocative of the period today.

Darlings of the vintage reproduction scene Tara Starlet have paid their tribute to 1940s wartime fashion with their version of the classic Utility Dress. The pin spot dress, accented with white buttons and piping, is available in 5 colours. Pitch perfect 40s chic for attending all those vintage events over the spring and summer months.

The Utility Dress is £75 from the Tara Starlet website.