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Sleeveless Knit Dress by Apricot

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With the return of wools and knits on the rails for the Autumn/Winter high street season there's a new range of options available in retro dresses. This Sleeveless Knit Dress from Apricot is an ideal choice for a seventies folk style look that's heavy enough for the cooler months.

With a subtle wintery border pattern of snowflakes, the oversized collar cut and mid thigh hemline are accentuated. The knitted fabric clings to the figure without looking over the top, while the wide circular neck has a hint of post-sixties retro flavour.

It's available now from New Look for £26.

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Monochrome Sleeveless Blouse from Oasis

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Sometimes the easiest way to find the ideal retro wardrobe staple is to go for simplicity. That's especially evident with this Contrast Formal Top from Oasis, delivering a versatile and classic monochrome blouse that you'll wear over and over.

The sleeveless cut combines with a loose, luxurious fit to create a high end turn of the sixties feeling. The contrasting black is used sparingly as trim at the sleeves and collar, creating a sharp and neat shape. The added bow brings a feminine edge that assures a vintage edge.

Get it now from Oasis for £40.

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Lace Collar Top from Miss Selfridge

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While much of the high street's latest collections have moved away from retro influence, there are still some unusual pieces to be found that will satisfy. This Lace Collar Top from Miss Selfridge provides something a little out of the ordinary, with some thirties style design points.

The drop waist is an immediately 1930s cut, while the collar and colouring are reminiscent of a pierrot style outfit (without looking like a full blown costume). The overall effect, with lace details and sleeveless cut, provides a top that could also pass well in most sixties wardrobes, adding an unusual retro piece to any wardrobe.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £28.

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Esther Top from EC Star

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With vast swathes of dresses available from retro reproduction brands, it's often difficult to find separates that excite in the same way. EC Star have pulled it off with aplomb, though, with this Esther Top.

The sleeveless blouse captures the crossover between late fifties and early sixties style with ease, thanks to the structure and print alike. With a summery lemon yellow, the colour is immediately mid sixties, working in tandem with a sleeveless and high necked silhouette.

Get it online from EC Star for $81.

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Embroidered Daisy Shift Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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Finding truly vintage-look items on the high street is always a challenge, but they often crop up in the least expected places. Among the consistently improving fare at Dorothy Perkins is this stunning mod-inspired Daisy Shift Dress.

The simple shift shape has an instant mod appeal with a sleeveless cut and high neck. A classic block green shade is reminiscent of Mary Quant designs, while an embroidered daisy patterned neckline adds interest without taking away any of the vintage chic.

Get it online or in stores from Dorothy Perkins for £38.

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