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Categories / Women's Fashion

40s Collar Dress from New Look

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As Autumnal fare makes its way back on to the high street rails there's always an influx of retro styling to be found. With colour choices that fit ideally with a vintage inspired look, these 40s Collar Dresses from New Look are chic enough to wear all year round.

The dress is built on a classic tea dress shape, with subtle tailoring adding a delicate femininity to the flowing fabric. The wide collar and covered button fastenings are immediately pre-50s in style, creating a dress that's ideal for retro lovers, day or night.

Available in both colours shown, the dress costs £29.99 from New Look now.

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Categories / Homeware

Keep Calm And Come In Doormat

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Over five years since we first featured it (and yes, we were the first with it), that poster just keeps on appearing in different guises – the latest being this Keep Calm And Come In Doormat.

Yes, another variation of the Keep Calm and Carry On craze, which we thought had run out of steam by now. But we do actually like this particular design, which uses the original red and white on a mat sized at 43 x 73cm.

£23.50 is the price.

Find out more at the Not On The High Street website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Silk Waterfall Dress from French Connection

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A simple way to creating a true retro impact from fashion is to keep the design classic and simple, relying on the cut and draping to flatter the silhouette. That simplicity works best with well chosen fabrics, like in this Silk Waterfall Dress from French Connection.

The rich navy silk fabric does all the work, allowing for effortless draping of the dress across the body. The waterfall sleeve detailing adds some high end flair to a classic forties-inspired tea dress shape, creating eveningwear with real vintage credentials.

It's available from French Connection now for £135.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Pussybow Midi Dress from ASOS

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While full length dresses have been the most popular hemline of choice for high street designers this summer, the beginnings of this Autumn's designs offers something decidedly different. It's something equally appealing to retro lovers, however, like this Pussybow Midi Dress from ASOS.

With the midi hem length comes an instant feel of vintage conservatism, with this dress tapping into the forties tea dress style. The pussy bow and elaborate neckline add a sophisticated glamour to the dress, while the bodice has an elegant simplicity. In a rich burgundy chiffon this tea dress is anything but ordinary, providing a higher end forties look with ease.

Get yours from ASOS now for £40.

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Categories / Art and Photography

Make Do and Mend print by Farouche on Etsy

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Next time you shirk away from your ever-growing pile of socks in dire need of darning, this cheerful little print should give you a gentle reminder to sit down and get stitching.

The Make Do and Mend print from Farouche embodies one of the most enduring sentiments of wartime Britain and, with our pockets feeling a little lighter of late, is as relevant now as it was back then. The simple cursive typography, finished with a simple needle motif and vintage-style border, is available with a mint green, peach or dove grey background. 

The Make Do and Mend print is at a credit-crunch friendly price of $18 from the Farouche store on Etsy.

Categories / Art and Photography, Women's Fashion

1940s Fashion Illustrations from Our Shop

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Calling all vintage fashionistas: The chaps over at Our Shop have unearthed these fabulous & unique French 1940s Fashion Illustrations for your delectation.

These are original, hand drawn artworks that date back to 1948, when ladies fashion was all about tailoring & nipped in waists. The one-of-a-kind collector's pieces are literally one-of-a-kind with only one available in each style, so if you fancy a spot of real vinatge couture adorning your walls, you better snap them up quickly.

The 1940s Fashion Illustrations are available in 3 styles. You can pick them up at Our Shop for £40 each. Visit the website for more details.