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Melissa Wedge Heels from Boohoo

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When you're aiming for a full on retro look the finishing touches can make or break an outfit. Shoes are always a fast way to a vintage inspired style, making these Melissa Wedge Heels from Boohoo a great choice for seventies fashion fans.

The dangerously tall platform wedge has just enough 'Studio 54' over the top style without looking like you've been in the dressing up box. The simplicity of the uppers, combined with a summery peep toe, makes sure these stay classic and not overdone.

Get them now from Boohoo online for £35.

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The First Real Pop Shoe limited edition sports shoe by Sir Peter Blake

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Not content with producing highly collectible limited edition prints, Sir Peter Blake has now moved into the footwear business, specifically The First Real Pop Shoe by Sir Peter Blake.

It's available for pre-order now with a September delivery date, limited to just 600 pairs, all made to order so you are guaranteed your size. The style isn't random either – it's inspired by the footwear Blake wore in his classic Self Portrait With Badges artwork, now in the Tate Collection.

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Meg Oxford Shoes from American Apparel

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There's often a grey area where retro fashion is concerned, where enthusiasts argue between looking like a hip vintage kid and really rather old fashioned. If the latter has you screaming "But that's the point!" in your head, these Meg Oxford Shoes from American Apparel might just be right up your street.

Daring to veer from the tried and tested retro footwear styles like Mary Janes and brogues, these classic American dance shoes are made by Tic-Tac-Toe. Made in quality real leather or suede, the low heel and fringed front detail are reminiscent of a timeless forties shoe, versatile enough to wear on the dancefloor or off.

They're now available from American Apparel in the UK for £65, in a wide variety of colour choices.

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Lady Dragon Cherry Slingbacks by Vivienne Westwood

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While everyone knows that British fashion heavyweight Vivienne Westwood found her beginnings in the 1970s, that hasn't stopped her having a keen eye for earlier retro influences. These new Cherry versions of her Lady Dragon Slingbacks have an undeniable hint of rockabilly style that works well with Westwood's quirky vision.

The plastic material used throughout many of Westwood's latest shoe lines lends a high gloss and vibrant colour to the shoes, ensuring a kitschy fifties appeal. Add the cherry detailing to the toes of this neat little pair and these are an ideal rockabilly pair.

Get them online from My Wardrobe for £110.

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Ruby Heels from Fred Flare

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The key to footwear for a retro wardrobe that chops and changes through multiple eras is simplicity and timeless style. These Ruby Heels from Fred Flare are the perfect pair for all occasions, without fear of being boring or too plain.

With a twisted vamp detailing, there's a hint of fifties style that combines with a peep toe shape perfectly. Stiletto heels and an opened side shape flash some flesh without compromising the classic and slightly conservative feeling of mid-20th century footwear.

They're available now from Fred Flare online for $36.

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Vinnie Canvas T Bar Shoes from Topshop

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T-bar strap shoes are always an easy and effective way to achieve a mid-20th century style, providing that timeless finish to outfits from the twenties to the sixties. For those who find heels hard to bear, Topshop have provided an ideal alternative in these Vinnie Canvas Flats, with all the chic of their heeled sisters.

Made from a cotton canvas, the shoes are comfortable enough for wearing every day and dancing in all night, with a suede toe cap and leather strap too. The peach shade adds some extra retro appeal, providing an unusual take on old fashioned jazz shoes. Practical doesn't always have to compromise on pretty, eh?

They're available from Topshop now for £25.

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