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Green Floral Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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This Green Floral Dress is part of Dorothy Perkins summer Floradita range, inspired by the more floral feminine looks of the 50s.

The gathered detail at the front, finished with a subtle bow, gives a flattering bell-shape to the skirt. The citrus shades of the floral pattern makes this an ideal summer daytime frock with an understated vintage feel. Perfect Betty Draper chic for weddings & picnics in the country.

The dress is £50 from Dorothy Perkins but is selling fast so snap one up while you still can.

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Banana Republic to launch official Mad Men Collection for men and women

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Plenty of labels have produced Man Men-inspired clothing, but from this August, there's an official Mad Men capsule collection hitting the shelves, courtesy of Banana Republic, of all people.

According to Style Bistro, the new line will launch in the US in late summer, presumably hitting the European version of the store not long after. It's been designed by Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant too, so not just some branding exercise.

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Peggy dress from Michelle Tan on Etsy

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Many retro-styled dresses out there a perfect for parties & summer picnics but vintage chic suitable for the office is an area that's often overlooked.

Designer Michelle Tan creates vintage inspired frocks that look as if they were plucked straight from the Mad Men costume department. The Peggy dress in particular would look picture perfect wandering the corridors of Sterling Cooper. The oversized collar & faux pockets with red stripe accents give the plain navy an understated flair. An ideal way to bring a slice of retro refinement to the office, no matter how far your place of work may from 60s Madison Avenue.

The Peggy dress is made to order to your measurements and is available with short or ¾ length sleeves. $120 from Michelle Tan's Etsy store.

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Callie Dress from Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Co

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Dedicated fifties-devotee Natasha Bailie has been selling original vintage clothing on her treasure trove of a website for some time now. The Callie dress is marks Natasha's first move into reproduction frocks.

The Callie is cut with the ever-popular 50s full skirt, ideal for wearing with or without a petticoat. The low back finished with an oversized bow elevates it from the usual classic prom dress. The Callie is just one of five reproduction, Mad Men-inspired frocks available from Natasha Bailie, each of which is limited edition, so budding Betty Drapers will need to act quickly to get their hands on one.

Available in sizes 8 to 14 for £120. Visit the Natasha Bailie website for more details.

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Mad Men Dress Course

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If you know your way around a sewing machine then why not run up your very own sixties-style dress with a bit of help from passionate stitchers Sew Over It?

Their Mad Men Dress Course will see teacher Lisa Comfort take you through altering a pattern, cutting your fabric and sewing and finishing your dress in three four-hour sessions. At the end of it, not only will you have a unique and lovely summer dress but also a good knowledge of the basics of dress-making.

The course costs £165 and you can book it and find out more about their other courses here.

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1960s-style yellow shift dress by George at Asda

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That early '60s Mad Men-style look doesn't have to cost a fortune, you can get something inspired by the era from your local supermarket. At least, you can with this 1960s-style yellow shift dress by George at Asda.

Very much inspired by pre-swinging sixties (by that, we mean the early years of the decade), this bold yellow number is perfect for spring and summer day days and nights, with detailing including a seam detail to the empire line, short sleeves, concealed side zip fastening and with Elastane in the cloth for a bit of extra comfort.

Sizes are already limited online, so if you don't see yours, drop into your local large Asda store. £16 is the price.

Find out more at the Asda website