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Varsity Bomber Jacket from Urban Outfitters

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While concentrating on the myriad styles of fifties fashion for women, it's often easy to forget the appeal of their male counterparts. With the beginnings of truly American frat style taking hold in the fifties and sixties, many lasting pieces of truly American imagery came to the fore.

This Varsity Bomber from Urban Outfitters is a great interpretation of the style, with a simple and classic re-imagining for womenswear. With structure provided on the cuffs, hem and collar by contrasting black and white, the red wine shade stays rich, despite the casual cut.

It's available now from Urban Outfitters for £75.

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Barcelona Coat from Fred Flare

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Coats and jackets are one wardrobe item well worthy of choosing carefully, changing the whole tone of your outfit all at once. Classic swing and pea coats are timelessly stylish, and still head turning, as clearly shown by this Barcelona Coat from Fred Flare.

In a striking red shade of wool blend fabric, the coat's classic design and shape lean on a sixties inspiration. The double breasted cut, large buttons and tapered waist combine to create a pea coat effect – always ideal for any simple sixties style.

Get it online from Fred Flare for $84.

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El Ganso 60s-style bomber jackets

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Big thanks to Jorge for pointing us in the direction of El Ganso, which is where we found these 60s-style bomber jackets.

Not a million miles away from a style Fred Perry where/are known for, it’s a classic bomber shape in a various colours, each with its own contrast stripes on the waist, cuffs and collar. The company badge finishing things off.

Available online, they sell for 120 Euros.

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Lacoste Baseball Bomber Jacket

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A timeless gem from the current Lacoste range – this Lacoste Baseball Bomber Jacket.

Yes, it's a classic 60s-style bomber jacket, the kind of thing Fred Perry tends to knock out on a regular basis. Only this time it's the French crocodile on the front of the lightweight navy jacket, which also has a ribbed jersey collar, cuff and hem, along with contrasting white detailing.

Available in most sizes at Oi Polloi, it sells for £140.

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Bow Neck Jacket by Christian Dior

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Classic suiting and tailored items are very much the order of the day in women's retro fashion, thanks in large part to the popularity of Mad Men. Thankfully this means many more truly vintage inspired pieces for all of us, like this Bow Neck Jacket from Christian Dior.

This jacket's exceptional tailoring and structure have an instantly late fifties/early sixties impact. The ideal choice of outerwear for either a sharp work environment or a special social event, this is one of few designer pieces that will really belong in (and out of) your wardrobe for years to come.

Made from 100% wool, it'll set you back £1300 from Browns.

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Psychedelic Kimono Top by Winter Kate

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Of all the celebrity fashion ranges to inspire vintage fans, that of Nicole Richie is one we never expected. However, her Winter Kate line features quite a few retro-look pieces, including this Yellow Eden Kimono Top. An impressive departure from the days as Paris Hilton's best mate.

The easy luxury of this top lies in the fit, with a high end pattern cut ensuring that the shape is flawlessly luxe. Combined with a psychedelic style orange print, the shirt has an air of 1970s influence, taking a sixties aesthetic into the mainstream with flair.

It's available now online in the UK from My Wardrobe for £218.

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