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Scarlet Dress by Dollydagger

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While recent years have seen many retro elements make their way into high street dress design, there’s nothing quite like those all-out vintage look pieces to turn heads. This Scarlet Dress from Dollydagger Boutique is a dress with effortless style that will outlive any fashion trends.

Made in the UK, the soft rose print poplin fabric is ideal for summer months, with both structure and lightness combined. The uniquely fifties bell-shaped skirt can be worn with or without underskirts to suit day or evening time wear – with no expense spared on a luxurious five metres of fabric in the skirt section alone.

Pre-order it now from Dollydagger online for £130.

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Velvet Babydoll Dress from TBA

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In fashion retrospectives many of us associate velvet dresses with the 1990s, when in fact the use of velvet in dressmaking far pre-dates the end of the 20th century. This Lattice Collar Dress by TBA taps into a sixties version of the style with a babydoll dress for the Autumn/Winter season.

The loose fit and draped style of this dress creates a great 60s silhouette, balancing femininity with girlish innocence. The lattice collar adds something unique to the popular Peter Pan collars of the time, with the high neckline contrasting well with a short hemline.

It's now available from ASOS for £150.

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Preena Fairisle Tunic from Monsoon

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Seventies folk style is a retro style less often tapped into by the high street, but the hangover from the hippy era had some fantastic fashion waiting to act as inspiration. This Fairisle Tunic from Monsoon is a great place to start.

Reminiscent of a very British folk scene look, the heritage knit pattern works simply and effectively on this wool dress. The boatneck and three quarter length sleeves flash just enough skin to add femininity, while the cut remains relaxed.

Get it now from Monsoon for £55.

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G21 Shirt Dress from George

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The shirt dress has become a staple shape for womenswear, spanning many decades of 20th century fashion. Providing a classic interpretation, with flavours of both fifties and some rudegirl style, is this version from George at Asda's G21 line.

The sleeveless shape, tied waist and v neck manage to tread the line between femininity and attitude well, while the deep blue check print keeps things classic. The winged badge detailing at the breast taps into a retro tattoo design, adding a subtle detail that gives a simple style some added vintage inspiration.

It's available now from Asda online and selected shops for £14.

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The Kensington Dress from ModCloth

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When retro fashion references London they most often dive straight into Carnaby Street in the mid sixties, often eschewing the many other heritage fashions England's capital has to offer.

This Kensington Dress from ModCloth has turned that around, plundering the wardrobes of a more upper class and traditional type of young London lady. The use of a subtly shaded tartan print adds some heritage feel, with a structure that treads the line between youthful and demure well. A circle skirt with a slightly revealing neckline creates a turn of the sixties look that will still pack a punch.

It's available online from ModCloth for $89.99.

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Bow Shift Dress from Oasis

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The shift dress has evolved throughout the decades, but many modern designs still retain all the classic retro appeal of their 1960s counterparts. This Bow Shift Dress from Oasis has some thoroughly 21st century touches, while keeping that vintage feel.

A head-turning shade of red adds some vampish appeal to an otherwise demure and girlish mid-sixties look. A straight cut, bow detailing and high neckline combine to create a mid-decade silhouette, with a mid thigh hemline to finish the look.

It's available now from Oasis for £55.

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