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Pucci Print Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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Luxury designer brand Pucci have long been known for their modern reinterpretations of psychedelic style prints. Now you can own some of that eye-popping style for a fraction of the price, thanks to this Pucci inspired Dress from Dorothy Perkins.

The print's swirling petal pattern is instantly psychedelic thanks to its bold and bright colour palette. With a folky border print, the mini dress has many sixties-look touches like a high neckline and three quarter sleeves. A tighter skirt adds some modernity, without compromising the retro appeal.

It's available now from Dorothy Perkins for £29.

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O&O Bow Dress at Urban Outfitters

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For simple sixties style in an instant, a mini-dress is always a great choice – especially with great retro looks like this Bow Dress by O&O.

The sleeveless a-line creates a simple and effective silhouette, allowing vintage inspired details like a peter pan collar, pussybow and bib-style neckline to look classic and chic. The mini hemline is just short enough to still be wearable, while navy and cream are a versatile take on monochrome.

Get yours from Urban Outfitters now for £48.

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Lace Shift Dress from Miss Selfridge Petites

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With the recent comeback of lace fabrics on the high street there has been plenty of 1980s influence going along with it. The fabric can be utilised in a huge range of retro looks, however, as shown by this Lace Shift Dress from Miss Selfridge.

With a sixties feeling that's immediately evident, this dress uses the textured lace fabric to create a simple but stylish mid-decade look. The cream and black colour palette combines easily to enhance the sharp structural detailing of the collar, pockets and mini hemline.

Get it from Miss Selfridge's Petites section now for £42.

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Bow Shift Dress from Oasis

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The shift dress has evolved throughout the decades, but many modern designs still retain all the classic retro appeal of their 1960s counterparts. This Bow Shift Dress from Oasis has some thoroughly 21st century touches, while keeping that vintage feel.

A head-turning shade of red adds some vampish appeal to an otherwise demure and girlish mid-sixties look. A straight cut, bow detailing and high neckline combine to create a mid-decade silhouette, with a mid thigh hemline to finish the look.

It's available now from Oasis for £55.

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Vittoria Dress by Erdem

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Elements of psychedelic sixties fashion don't often appear in high end brands, but when they do it can often mean something special. This Vittoria Dress by Erdem comes from a design house at the topmost of fashion luxury, and has an unmistakeable sixties feeling.

The A-line cut makes for a very convincing mid-decade silhouette, with a high neckline, slim sleeves and slightly shaped waist. The rounded hemline and above the knee cut finish off the simplistic shape, allowing a kaleidoscope style print and colour choices to shine.

It's available now from Browns for £1215.

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eBay watch: Mini Shorty convertible car

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I'll be honest, I've never seen anything like this before, but the Mini Shorty convertible seems to be a mini-version of a Mini – if that's possible.

Built in the 80s and packing a 998cc engine and a more recently-added soft top, the Mini Shorty was built by a professional company making these down in Cornwall and used originally as a demo car, but latterly as the current owner's 'personal fun car'. How small? I can't say exactly, but the images on the site might give an idea of size compared to other vehicles.

Guaranteed to turn heads, it's good to go with a hefty MOT, new tyres, a new 'reconditioned' engine less than 10,000 miles ago and offered in 'fabulous condition' overall. If you want it, the bids are currently at £1,500.

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