Tag: top

Categories / Women's Fashion

Esther Top from EC Star

Posted on | Leave a comment

Esthertop

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.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Tie Front Denim Shirt from Boohoo

Posted on | Leave a comment

Tiefront

Among all the traditional femininity and pin-up chic, one of the most characteristic fashion trends of the 1950s was the crossover of menswear into women's wardrobes. From taking workwear denims into the mainstream, to wearing pieces of military garb, the fifties set the trend for decades to come.

This Tie-front Denim Shirt is an ideal choice for that injection of retro charm. It takes a men's shirt shape, in utilitarian denim fabric, and adds some sex appeal with a high tie front and sewn 'rolled sleeves'. Adaptable for many retro looks from fifties to 70s, this shirt is a truly versatile piece.

Get it online from Boohoo for £18.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Summer Ranch Batwing Top from French Connection

Posted on | Leave a comment

Batwingknit

Finding knitwear for warmer months can be difficult, with the British weather flitting between extremes. This Summer Ranch Knit Batwing Top from French Connection is an ideal choice, with some true retro appeal thrown in to boot.

The loose, light fit of the top adds to the eighties style batwing cut, with a delicate and light woolen fabric. The bright rainbow shades add some spunk, while the v-neck cut adds some much needed femininity to the oversized eighties cut.

Get it from French Connection UK for £88 in the sale.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Jolly Jessie Kaftan by French Connection

Posted on | Leave a comment

Kaftanfrenchconnection

When remembering 1970s fashion, it's one of a few eras which seem to get a raw deal in retrospect. Decadent disco-era styles are often forgotten, though well worth revisiting for vintage style lovers. This Jolly Jessie Beach Kaftan taps into that aesthetic ideally for modern wear.

The kaftan style, born out of the early 70s love of African and Eastern influence, lends itself to a seventies Riviera style thanks to the loose and luxurious fit. The batwing sleeves are offset by a tie waist to add some femininity to the silhouette. This is one of many beach-wear items well worth incorporating into your year-round wardrobe.

Get it from French Connection in the UK now for £55.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Sailor Playsuit by Cooperative

Posted on | Leave a comment

Cooperative

As playsuits branch out beyond eighties influence, many high street styles are taking in a greater variety of retro influences. This Sailor Playsuit by boutique brand Cooperative is available now from Urban Outfitters and lends influence from a casual sixties aesthetic.

The combination of top and shorts into one outfit provides a modern interpretation of a relaxed retro chic, with Parisian influence playing a large part. The city shorts style combined with a loose fitting long sleeved top plays with the sixties injection of a boyish look, working best with a closer fit that shown in this picture.

Get it online from Urban Outfitters for £52.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Psychedelic Kimono Top by Winter Kate

Posted on | Leave a comment

Kimono

Of all the celebrity fashion ranges to inspire vintage fans, that of Nicole Richie is one we never expected. However, her Winter Kate line features quite a few retro-look pieces, including this Yellow Eden Kimono Top. An impressive departure from the days as Paris Hilton's best mate.

The easy luxury of this top lies in the fit, with a high end pattern cut ensuring that the shape is flawlessly luxe. Combined with a psychedelic style orange print, the shirt has an air of 1970s influence, taking a sixties aesthetic into the mainstream with flair.

It's available now online in the UK from My Wardrobe for £218.

Find out more from the website