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Mrs Johnson Wiggle Dress by Hell Bunny

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There might be a lot of very demure and oftentimes twee retro fashion floating around. There's always something with a decidedly more edgy take on vintage looks to be found, however, thanks to rockabilly and psychobilly brands like Hell Bunny.

This Mrs Johnson Wiggle Dress combines a modern, punky aesthetic with classic fifties inspiration to create an in your face brand of retro clobber. The wiggle dress shape, with its heart-shaped neckline and halter is cute and classic. At the back, the addition of a corset style lace-up adds something more daring, without forgetting the retro roots of the dress.

It's available online from Soho's for £33.99.

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Bright Sailor Slacks from Tara Starlet

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Fifties frocks are always an option catered for by the many retro brands out there, and often replicated on the high street too. Finding equally snappy separates can be more of a challenge, making these Bright Sailor Slacks from British brand Tara Starlet even more special.

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Rockabilly Jewellery Pieces from Bubblegum Vegas

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While the high street brands might occasionally dip their toes in retro design, there's plenty of smaller businesses getting their vintage inspired pieces just right all year round. One such designer is UK-based Bubblegum Vegas, with their great range of kitschy retro jewellery and accessories.

The stand out pieces are the rockabilly items, taking vintage tattoo and nautical influences and creating affordable earrings and necklaces to give an effortless nod to your favourite era. Shown above are the Good Luck necklace and Anchor's Away earrings, retailing at £18 and £16 respectively.

Get yours and see more at their online shop.

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Johnny Cash Letterpress Print from YeeHaw

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There are lots of fantastic hand printed letterpress pieces with a real retro feel available at the moment on Etsy. Here's an extra special one for all our rockabilly readers.

YeeHaw have created a celebration of the Man in Black and the immortal Sun Records with this Johnny Cash Letterpress Print. The dollar bill- inspired print, created with a hand carved woodcut and printed using dark green ink, depicts not only Mr Cash and his backing band the Tennessee Two, but other Memphis rock'n'roll legends, including Elvis & Jerry Lee Lewis.

The print is available as a limited edition of 300. If you think your walls can hold that much rock'n'roll, it'll set you back $400 from the YeeHaw's Etsy store.

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Red Leopard Print Shift Dress from Topshop

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One of the most enduringly appealing aspects of mid-20th century womenswear was the ability to cover everything up and still ooze sex appeal. Fifties inspired looks arguably capture this mood best, with items like this Red Leopard Shift Dress from Topshop displaying that sexy sophistication.

The shift dress shape is simplistic, tailored to create a defined waist and accentuated hips. While a high neckline and knee-length skirt cover up, the use of a racy red leopard print taps into the pin-up aesthetic to create instant retro appeal.

It's available now from Topshop's Edited collection for £46.

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High Waisted Denim Shorts from Boohoo

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The weather across Britain may have taken a turn for the decidedly un-Summery, but that's no reason not to snap up some stylishly retro garb while it's on offer. This pair of Rebecca High Waisted Shorts from Boohoo are the sort of wardrobe staple that no fifties lover should pass up, regardless of season.

The tight fitting shorts have the ideal silhouette for a fifties pin-up chic, with a longer leg and turn-ups balancing the hip-hugging fit. The key to the vintage-look appeal, however, is the extra high waist, featuring matelot buttons for a hint of nautical fifties flair.

Get yours from Boohoo now for just £15.

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