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Sailor Swing Dress by Stop Staring!

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Military influences have carried throughout fashion eras, with each putting its own stamp on the inspiration. Few did it quite so well as the naval-inspired looks of the forties and fifties, however, taking nautical uniform firmly into women's fashion.

This Sailor Swing Dress by Stop Staring! is a pitch perfect interpretation of that look, with a simplistic but effective piece. The contrasting white trim creates real impact at the collar and waist, while the swing style skirt balances the silhouette to create that classic body shape.

It's available online from Stop Staring! for $138.

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James Brown “Viking” print

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The Shipping Forecast is a beloved British institution and the cryptic names that make up the sea regions celebrate their 62nd anniversary this year. The James Brown "Viking" print will help you put a place to a name when you're listening to the radio long past your bedtime.

Listing all 30 of the sea regions, from Viking to Southeast Iceland, the single colour print is in a seaworthy shade of navy to bring a touch of the nautical to your home. 

The "Viking" print is £31 from James Brown's website.

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Sophia Jumper from JoJo & Mac

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For the endless streams of retro dresses, coats and shoes available on the high street and online at the moment, it can still prove a difficult task to find equally stylish separates. Items like sweaters and tops often prove the most elusive, making this Sophia Jumper from JoJo & Mac a great option.

The fine mohair knit gives this jumper some luxurious appeal and lifts it above cheaper options. The simple shape is complimented by sharp lines in nautical shades, with a high neckline and long bodice proving reminiscent of sixties tunic dresses. The addition of a lace bow adds another element of sixties style, with some mid-decade girlishness.

Get it online in the UK from Dollydagger for £55.

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Jonny Hannah’s Loomings, Coffin and Scrimshaw print set

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Do you remember The Captain's Pattern fabric Jonny Hannah designed for St Jude's Gallery and we featured a little while back? Well, the artist has used that fabric's retro, seafaring imagery for his Loomings, Coffin and Scrimshaw print set. 

Each set includes 16 prints, each reproducing a different vignette used for the fabric, such as the tattoo-style love heart shown above. Also contained in each set is an introduction by the artist. Limited to 50 editions, if you like the nautical flavour of these prints better pick one up quickly.

A set costs £75. 

Buy it from St Jude's Prints

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Foldover Playsuit from Fletcher by Lyell

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With plenty of bells and whistles (literally) on much of the nautical fodder on this Summer's high street, it can often be off putting for many fans of classic fashion. But there are ways to incorporate a nautical retro theme into your wardrobe without all the fuss, with pieces like this Foldover Playsuit from Fletcher by Lyell.

The well tailored fit gives the silhouette a figure-hugging fifties feeling, while the swooping back and structural neckline add a unique nautical flavour. The contrasting black colour and white piping provide angular shaping to the piece, creating a classic and lasting retro piece.

It's available now from Urban Outfitters UK for £48, exclusively online.

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Nautical Stud Earrings from Urban Outfitters

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The devil is in the details, as they say, and no truly mid 20th century inspired ensemble is complete without the right finishing touches. For fifties pin-up looks with a nautical bent, be they rockabilly or more classic, these Nautical Stud Earrings from Urban Outfitters have the ideal subtle edge.

The mini gold-look studs – featuring anchor, sailboat and seashell designs – may be small but they can provide an ideal understated finish for any fifties look, day or night. Ideal to mix and match for more up-to-date rockabilly and psychobilly styles, too.

Get them now from Urban Outfitters UK for £10 for the full set.

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