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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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Luxury Leather Shopper Bags by Mysuelly

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While plenty of bag designers have embraced the non-plastic revolution in shopping bags, it's often difficult to find a more permanent solution than the many totes and bags-for-life out there. These Luxury Leather Shoppers by Mysuelly are a definite jump in cost, but provide a stylish and sturdy alternative.

Shown here in both the Ecru and Checked versions, the oversized shopping-style bags are roomy and practical enough for plenty of your belongings. With vintage inspired looks and classic construction, they're stylish enough to use for overnight luggage, too.

Available now from Urban Outfitters online, each bag costs £365.

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Sunray Pleat Shift Dress by John Zack

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While many modern reproductions of sixties dresses lean heavily on busy prints, there often lies a truer vintage look in those with sharply observed structure. This Sunray Pleat Dress by John Zack chooses to focus on a unique silhouette, providing a dress that has an instant mid-sixties vibe.

The blue-grey colour is an authentically muted choice that leaves room for the textured pleating to look more subtle and stylish. The a-line cut and mini hemline are accentuated by the babydoll effect of such loose and flowing fabric, while a high neckline and basic sleeveless cut are sharp and chic.

Get it online from Oli for £39.

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Pippa Denim Jumpsuit from French Connection

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While denim has been a perennial fabric found in mens and womens wardrobes for decades, there are still some pieces which manage to retain an unmistakeable retro style. This Pippa Denim Jumpsuit from French Connection is a simple style that has an easy-going touch of seventies style.

Imitating the decade that loved to take denim beyond jeans, this shirt and shorts combo jumpsuit treads the line between toughness and cowgirlish femininity well. The stonewash shade, too, has a real early seventies feel that begs for some brown leather accompaniments.

Get it from French Connection now for £65.

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Evelyn Dress by Pinup Couture

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Forties and fifties fashion is one of the quickest routes to luxurious retro eveningwear, with swing dresses never going out of favour. This Evelyn Dress by Pinup Couture combines classic vintage looks with modern construction to create a bombshell silhouette.

The use of deep green satin is instantly high end, combined with a detachable velvet bolero shrug that speaks of Hollywood starlet style. The swing-style circle skirt creates the idea silhouette, accented by a high waist and bust-enhancing neckline.

Get it online from Pinup Girl Boutique for $118.

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Starburst Embellished Vest from Miss Selfridge

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When perfecting the pre-war aesthetic in fashion, it's all about perfecting the line between luxury and subtlety, a look exemplified by the flapper trend of the twenties and thirties. This Starburst Embellished Vest from Miss Selfridge provides a modern look back at the era, with plenty of vintage inspired details.

The beading and embellishment taps into the unbridled luxury of the decadent twenties, without falling for tackiness thanks to the muted colour palette throughout. The loose fit of the top allows for a small amount of revealing flesh, while maintaining the boyish figure effect that characterised much flapper fashion.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £45.

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