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Sleeveless Houndstooth Dress from Matalan

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Like many budget clothing stores in the UK, Matalan's latest womenswear output has taken the brand from functional to fashionable for all consumers. This Sleeveless Houndstooth Dress displays their newly found eye for style, with a sixties influenced dress for less.

The sleeveless a-line shape provides the basis for a great mod look, while the monochrome houndstooth print is sharp and chic. The addition of black trim at the pockets and peter pan collar adds some structure and effortless mid-sixties feel.

Get it now from Matalan for only £18.

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Categories / Bags, Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Yellow Mini Satchel by Cambridge Satchel Company

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It seems that satchels are the bag choice of the moment for hip dressers, leaning heavily on a variety of retro eras to create bold accessories. The Cambridge Satchel Company keep coming up with flawless designs, including this kitschy Yellow 15" Satchel.

With an almost cartoonishly bright yellow leather shade, the bag has a truly mid-sixties quality that is enhanced by the simplicity of the structure. The contrasting navy tabs and uncluttered schoolbag style keep this sharp and chic.

It's available online from ASOS for £100.

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eBay watch: Limited edition Paul Smith-designed Mini

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I'll be honest, this is probably the most modern eBay find we've ever done. But it is a classic / original Mini and not just any older Mini – it's a limited edition Paul Smith-designed Mini.

Yes, Mary Quant wasn't the only fashion designer to get her hands on the Mini, Paul Smith did so too in 1999, with 300 of his themed Minis offered for sale. How many are left? That's anyone's guess – but almost certainly less.

For your money, you get a standard (for the time) 1275cc Mini, but packed with extras, including a 24ct gold badge on the bonnet, a British Isles badge on the grill, citrus green 'hidden parts', a denim jack bag, body coloured dashboard, black leather seats and plenty of Paul Smith branding. Condition seems fine, with the odd mark here and there, but at £1,500, it seems a reasonable price.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

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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Moleskin Cutwork Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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With the minimalist cuts and silhouettes that characterise many mod-style dresses, it can be easy for designers to play it safe with sixties looks. Truly charming reproductions, however, don't forget the use of intricate textures and fabrics to spice up the decade's most enduring styles.

This Moleskin Cutwork Dress from Dorothy Perkins has all the sharp and uncomplicated chic we expect from mid-sixties looks, with an a-line mini dress that's high neckline and capped sleeves are ideal. The use of an intricate cutwork design in this classic ivory fabric, however, adds another dimension that only serves to enhance the retro appeal.

It's now available from Dorothy Perkins for £38.

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Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Premium Leather Frame Bag from ASOS

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For vintage looks in bags and accessories, the quickest route is classic construction and lasting fabrics. With coloured leather you can ensure a piece that ages naturally and attractively, allowing it to look even more vintage as it grows older.

This Premium Leather Vintage Frame Bag from ASOS has chic sixties looks that are subtle and lasting, with the yellow shade adding a mid-sixties feel. The long strap and small body give a cutesy, mod-esque look too.

Get it online from ASOS now for £60.

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