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Darling Bow Jelly Flats from Fred Flare

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Finding flat footwear with the same kitschy glam appeal as skyscraper heels is quite a challenge for retro fashion fiends. These Darling Bow Jelly Flats are a rare exception, capturing a retro fifties-style aesthetic while keeping a comfortable height.

Made from a soft, flexible jelly plastic, they're more comfortable than the jelly sandals we all once wore. The grosgrain bow adds some cutesy appeal along with the high shine finish achieved by the unusual material.

Get them online for $42 from Fred Flare.

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Pronto High Heeled Shoes from Dune

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The details are what can make or break a truly vintage look, and if you're into a top-to-toe retro style then accessories are worth investment. This pair of Pronto Shoes from Dune tap into a sixties-inspired luxury to create the ideal accessory for a decadent retro look.

With a high end feeling beyond their price tag, the monochrome colouring makes this pair. Bold graphic lines evoke a design somewhere between Mondrian and Chanel. While the stiletto may be a lot more modern, it never takes away from the simplicity of a shoe that can be paired with a great variety of vintage inspired styles.

Get them now from Dune for £95.

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Bow Peep Toe Heels by Christian Louboutin

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This season's biggest shoe trend in the world of mainstream fashion is nude colours, allowing them to be matched with every conceivable outfit. This pair from Christian Louboutin do just the same trick for retro lovers, with just the right hint of vintage inspiration on top of their nude shade's appeal.

The bow detail at the vamp, combined with slingbacks and peep toes, add a kitschy retro appeal to a basic high heel shoe. The peach-toned nude colouring fits with a variety of girlish retro looks, from fifties to eighties styles.

Get them online in the UK from Matches Fashion for £520.

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Stud Detail Court Shoes by Love Label

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While the bold pieces of a vintage inspired outfit, from dresses to jackets, often leap out from high street rails, the finishing touches can be harder to pin down. For a myriad of eighties looks, this pair of Stud Detail Court Shoes from Love Label are the perfect accessory.

The mid height heel combines with the softly pointed toe for an instantly American eighties shape, along with details like the studs at the ankle and a pristine white leather fabric. Effortlessly combining the decade's defining coupling of femininity with harsh detailing, these can take any eighties style from day to night with ease.

Get them online from Very for £27.

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Mary-Jane Shoes from Melissa Ashia

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The easiest way to inject a brave dash of colour into any wardrobe is through the accessories, and killer shoes are a must for any retro look. These Melissa Ashia Mary-Jane Shoes are ideal for a fifties or sixties wardrobe, in a dazzling shade of red.

The shoes are made from thick, durable plastic, ensuring that candy-apple sheen will last uncreased for longer than patent leather. With a simple thin ankle strap and rounded heel, the simplicity and classic shape compliment the loud colour to create a headturning accessory.

Get them online from Dollydagger for £75.

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