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Coco Bean Dress by Closet

Cocoa

Modern tea dress interpretations are becoming increasingly common on the high street, creating a great summer choice. Thankfully for us, most versions retain some of their vintage roots with charm and style. This Coco Bean Dress by Closet is no different, leaning on a forties shape for inspiration.

The print is more modern than a forties look, without compromising the retro roots of the dress. Flutter sleeves and a shirred waist are modern touches, which in turn help to create a feminine retro silhouette.

Get it online from Oli for £38.

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Retro butterfly teapot by Gone To Pot

Butterfly teapot

Proving that a good design will work on a variety of forms, this butterfly teapot is decorated with a pattern based on a 1950s textile design. 

Made by hand by Gone To Pot, a Texas-based maker, the pattern is reproduced using an underglaze pencil and stain drawing, the diamond and butterfly shapes of the design adapting well to the curve of the pot. And, although the shape is less traditional than the British teapots we featured on Tuesday, it successfully fulfils the task of holding enough tea for two cups. Time to put the kettle on…

This pot costs $60. 

Buy it from Etsy

Categories / Women's Fashion

Chiffon Gypsy Dress by Lila

Chiffon

Lighter fabrics for the summer months can heavily dictate the look of any wardrobe, lending themselves well to a variety of vintage styles. Tea dresses with a forties and fifties look are ideal for this season, like this Chiffon Gypsy Dress by Lila.

The light chiffon layers lend well to the simple cut of the dress, creating flowing femininity along with the vintage shape. Pastel colours used in this vintage floral print are instantly pre-60s, while the gypsy style neckline adds a demure detailing.

Get it now from Dorothy Perkins online for £22.

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Traditional British tea pot at Pedlars

Pot

We're always deeply suspicious of anyone who doesn't enjoy a good cup of tea – and what better way to brew and serve than in one of these traditional British tea pots at Pedlars.

Yes, nothing flashy, just a hefty pot for slipping in your tea bags or loose tea for makking a brew for anyone who happens to pop in. Even if a few people drop in it can cope as the pot holds a litre of your favourite blend.

Take your pick from the three colours above for this dishwasher-friendly pots, all selling for £12.95.

Find out more at the Pedlars website

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Rose Bud Dress from Warehouse

Floral

With the warmer weather finally upon us, the high street's floral fodder is an ideal way to achieve a retro look with ease. This Rose Bud Dress from Warehouse gives us a simple and stylish fifties look that's easy to wear for day or evening.

The shape and structure of the dress has many points of vintage inspiration, from a circle skirt shape to the sweetheart neckline and chic straps. The floral print has an instant classic English look, in a bright and natural variety of yellow shades.

It's available from Warehouse for £35.

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Welovekaoru nautical tea service

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You may remember Welovekaoru's nautical but nice tea cup and saucer featured last year. Well, the design has now been applied to an entire tea service

The service includes all the mugs and plates you'll need to set sail on the high seas for high teas in high style. All the items are decorated with the blue and white stripe and anchor insignia and the design of the objects, such as the elegant shape of the teapot, suits the pattern well. The set is made in England from bone china. 

Prices range from £10 for a sugar bowl and go up to £50 for the all important teapot. 

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