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The Alika Dress by Bettie Page Clothing

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Among many strong US rivals, Bettie Page Clothing is another dedicated retro design brand that really holds its own. Bringing great forties and fifties looks again and again, they've impressed once more with their new Alika Dress.

Available in a wide range of era-appropriate colours, the dress is truly novel in its design – available in a choice of pencil skirt or circle skirt, there's an option for every taste. With both skirt choices providing a true retro chic, the dress uses flattering fabrics and great cut to create the ideal vintage silhouette.

Get yours online from Bettie Page Clothing, starting at $134.

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Cherry Print Dress by Dolce & Gabbana

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Cherry prints have become one of a few fabric choices that go hand in hand with retro fashion nowadays. Most often appearing in fifties styles, Dolce & Gabbana have taken the print forward to a sixties look with this Cherry Print Shift Dress.

The shift is kept classic in silhouette and cut, allowing for an all over print to look chic and stylish. With a high neckline countering the mini hem and sleeveless look, the shift flatters the figure without looking too tight or trashy to be truly sixties inspired.

It's available online in the UK from Matches Fashion for £320.

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60s-style Milano Jersey Dress at Promod

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The sale are still going strong – and this 60s-style Milano Jersey Dress at Promod currently has a healthy discount.

Bringing a touch of swinging London (circa 1960s) to your wardrobe, this fitted dress is offered up in two shades of brown with twin patch pockets that feature contrasting buttons and a length of around 82cm.

More images on the site, with a price of just £17, down from around £34.

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Comedy Hour Dress from ModCloth

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Much of the fifties and early sixties fashion fodder of 2010 was dedicated to that ultra-vampy Mad Men aesthetic, with curve-hugging silhouettes and plunging necklines. If you're after something from the era that's a little off the beaten track, try this Comedy Hour Dress from ModCloth.

The use of the shirt collar design is reminiscent of a classic fifties American style, leaning on the use of menswear styles that emerged in the decade. With a full skirt falling to the mid-calf, the short sleeves and sweet polka dot fabric combine to create a dress that's demure and chic – without veering into the dreaded Stepford Wife element.

It's available online from ModCloth now for $99.99.

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House of Fraser launches the vintage-inspired Biba Bridal collection

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The initial collection of Biba for the House of Fraser didn't exactly set the world alight, bit the forthcoming Biba Bridal collection might find the company a significant niche market.

It's a limited edition collection of seven designs, sold in runs of 100 for each, along with a range of accessories, all with a vintage influence that's said to reflect the brand's heritage. One of the designs is pictured above to give you an idea of what's coming.

Look out for the range in February, sold in sizes 6 – 18 at the Bluewater, Dundrum, Glasgow, London Oxford Street, London Westfield and Manchester stores, as well as online. Prices are said to range from £575 through to £725, which isn't bad for a limited edition. The initial Biba range is now in the sale at House of Fraser too.

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60s Ponte Dress from Oasis

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Now that the madness of January sales is almost over, interest can turn to what the high street's new lines have to offer in vintage inspiration. While there's no sign of much that's new just yet, some classic pieces like this 60s Ponte Dress from Oasis are worthy of attention.

In a striking and rich red shade, the colour carries a basic sixties look dress that's appealingly simple. The empire cut a-line skirt creates a great retro silhouette, while buttons and a peter pan collar give some cute details to balance the daringly short hemline. In a short sleeve, this dress is an ideal choice to transition out of your winter wardrobe.

Get it now from Oasis for £45.

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