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Sarah Blouse by Pins & Needles

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While plenty of fifties florals are all over the high street at the moment, there are some pieces with a more broad retro appeal to be found. This Sarah Blouse by Pins & Needles features a vintage inspired floral print, but on a garment which spans many retro looks.

The cut of the blouse, with high necked mandarin collar, banded waistline and light shoulder ruching, toes the line between femininity and androgyny with flair. Perfect for looks from sharp sixties to seventies folk style and beyond, this is a versatile gem.

Get it now from Urban Outfitters in the UK for £38.

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Embroidered Skirt by Culture

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While miniskirts rule supreme for sixties looks, a more demure length is the order of the day for a variety of other retro eras. This Embroidered Skirt by Culture is a great choice for lovers of many vintage looks, suiting both a fifties and seventies aesthetic.

The combination of Americana and folk styles suits this skirt to both those looks, with a below knee length managing to avoid frumpiness thanks to a well tailored cut. The A-line flaring and high waistline create the desired silhouette, while a simplistic floral embroidery adds an element of girlish appeal.

Get it now from Oli for £38.

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Rose Bud Dress from Warehouse

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With the warmer weather finally upon us, the high street's floral fodder is an ideal way to achieve a retro look with ease. This Rose Bud Dress from Warehouse gives us a simple and stylish fifties look that's easy to wear for day or evening.

The shape and structure of the dress has many points of vintage inspiration, from a circle skirt shape to the sweetheart neckline and chic straps. The floral print has an instant classic English look, in a bright and natural variety of yellow shades.

It's available from Warehouse for £35.

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Momento wallpaper by Amy Butler at Graham and Brown

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This Momento wallpaper is part of new range designed by Amy Butler for Graham and Brown.

She describes this design as a 'Pop bouquet', a reminder of the fun floral designs she grew up with. The paper certainly has a pretty retro feel, enhanced by the orange and pinks of the flowers, and is a nice alternative to all the overblown floral wallpapers currently on the market. 

The rest of the range is worth a look too, including everything from 1930s-style trellis flowers to folk inspired designs. 

The paper costs £30 a roll. 

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The vintage patchwork collection at Welbeck Tiles

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An easy and attractive way to a shabby chic look with the new vintage patchwork collection at Welbeck Tiles. 

You may remember the distinctive British postcard tile collection we featured a little while back. This range uses a similar principle, featuring 30 different designs of floral tiles. You can also get gold-coloured tiles, or tiles featuring heart-shaped patterns to arrange to create your own distinctive look. 

Individual prices can be found on website or you can order them as a hand-selected mix (as shown in the image) where a quarter square metre, made of 49 tiles, is £175. 

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Stripe Vest Dress by Miss Selfridge

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Thanks to a return of nautical influence on the high street, horizontal stripes are in abundance in current womenswear. While they may not be the easiest print to wear for some, they are often a fast and easy way to a retro look in your wardrobe, just as with this Stripe Vest Dress from Miss Selfridge.

The black and white stripes eschew a stereotypical nautical colour choice of navy, while the red oversized bow ties in with the theme without looking clichéd. With a figure-hugging cut this dress draws on a fifties wiggle shape, giving it an extra retro dimension with an eighties-look ruffled hemline.

Get it online from Miss Selfridge now for £22.

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