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Tapestry Bag from New Look

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Embroidery, tapestry and needlepointed fabrics were not long ago confined to the houses of our grandparents and the back room of the charity shop. Taking back the best parts of these often-forgotten design techniques, retro fashion has embraced it in pieces like this Tapestry Bag from New Look.

The classic shape of the handbag, including a clip frame and loose metallic strap, lets the intricate fabric shine against its simplicity. With a floral tapestry design, the bag has added texture along with a truly vintage look that's easy to pair with a wide variety of styles.

It's available now from New Look for a discounted price of just £9.74.

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Velvet Shift Dress from Miss Selfridge

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Most of us associate velvet in clothing with a nineties aesthetic, but this textured fabric choice's use stretches far beyond the decade. This Velvet Shift Dress from Miss Selfridge perfectly taps into the decade's use of velvet in unconventional ways.

The shift dress structure is classic and stylish, with a straight, sleeveless cut and mid thigh hemline. The addition of crocheted collar and pocket accents adds some sharp shaping, while the deep plum provides a mid sixties style contrasting shade.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £45.

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Domestic Goddess Aprons from Dollydagger

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While the image may not always align with modern fashion, the influence of the traditional fifties housewife still often pervades in retro clothing. The demure element is rarely seen so explicitly as in these Domestic Goddess Aprons from Dollydagger.

The kitsch styling of these aprons is the key to their appeal, featuring traditional fabric prints that are cutesy and classic. Made in a variety of gingham and candystripe prints, the structure too is the picturebook definition of the fifties wife and mother.

The apron is available now from Dollydagger for £23.99, in a variety of colours and patterns.

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Ovoid Coat from Wallis 1923 Collection

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While Wallis is not often the first stop for fashion-savvy shoppers, their latest vintage-inspired 1923 Line could change all that for retro lovers. It's not limited to twenties looks, taking inspiration from across 20th century fashion history.

This Ovoid Coat from the collection is one of the best examples from the line, with immediately recognisable retro style elements. The crisp cream white wool provides the perfect basis for a simple, elegant cocoon shape. With large single breasted buttons, a collarless cut and bracelet-length sleeves, this piece shows off the sixties inspiration with ease.

Get it from Wallis now for £120.

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Listia Monochrome Dress from Malene Birger

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If yu're looking for a sixties look that reaches beyond the Swinging London scene, there's few more recognisably classic than Chanel inspired pieces. This Listia Contrast Trim Dress by Malene Birger takes instantly recognisable queues from the design house's sixties fare, resulting in a dress that's truly timeless.

The use of monochrome colours is subtle and understated, using black trim to accent the simplicity of structure. The elegance of luxury fabrics and flattering cut are left to shine, just as Coco would have had it.

It's available online in the UK from My Wardrobe for £162.

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Tweed Faux Fur Coat from Oasis

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With a wardrobe item as commonly worn as Winter coats and jackets, it's often hard to find the right balance between making a statement and wearing it with everything. This Tweed Coat from Oasis manages to do just that, with a healthy dose of retro style thrown in too.

The heritage style fabrics of both tweed and (faux) fur are a starting point which allows the departure from choices which are practical but dull. The construction of this coat, with its long skirt and belted waist, combines with the oversized collar to create a sumptuous seventies-look style that won't be going out of style any time soon.

Get it now from Oasis for £120.

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