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Checked Wool Blazer from Zara

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While the weather goes through that somewhat erratic phase between the British Summer and Autumnal chills, outerwear is often difficult to get right. You can't go wrong with a sturdy wool blazer though, like this heritage-look version from Zara.

The use of a checked wool fabric gives an immediate gentrified feeling to the blazer, with the addition of leather elbow patches adding a geek chic sixties and seventies feel. The subtle addition of a pocket handkerchief, complete with psychedelic floral print, is a cute touch that rounds off the vintage inspiration.

It's available now from Zara for £69.99.

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Hollie Cord Shorts from Boohoo

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Cord is one of few retro fabrics that has never quite left the shop floor, mostly taking the shape of flared trousers and even home furnishings. That said, it's never quite lost its sixties and seventies look, especially in pieces like these Hollie Cord Shorts from Boohoo.

The cut of the shorts adds to the vintage look, with a high waist, loose fitting legs and a rolled hem. The colour choices, from stone to black, keep the seventies look going, especially when paired with opaque tights and stacked platform wedges.

Get them online from Boohoo now for just £15.

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Leather Fisherman’s Vest by Shakuhachi

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One of the lesser seen retro trends in mainstream fashion is glam and punk rock, for obvious reasons thanks to the seventies scene's penchant for the occasionally ridiculous. But with a resurgance in the decade's chick-rocker style coming up, more wearable items are making their way onto the rails.

With the new Runaways biopic hitting screens, items like this Leather Vest by designer house Shakuhachi are clearly taking inspiration from the style of Joan Jett and her peers. While it's not easy to pull off a style like this, classic black leather makes this vest a more wearable option for those of us who want to take the look offstage.

Get it now from Urban Outfitters UK for £235, from their boutique lines.

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Silk Button Blouse by Queene and Belle

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Among the choices of tops in vintage womenswear, the large majority take a formal vent with blouses being the most commonly seen option. For a genuine vintage-look aesthetic, this Silk Button Blouse by Queene and Belle is a great choice.

The shape and structure are instantly retro, with a high neckline that goes without a collar giving an early twentieth century aesthetic. The delicacy of the beading, crochet at the waist and covered button back all combine to create a look that works for a variety of retro looks from the 20s right up to 40s styles.

Get it online from Matches Fashion for £248.

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Felt Cloche Hat from J by Jasper Conran

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While fifties and sixties style will always have a dedicated following, it's always worth a look when mainstream fashion offers alternative retro influences on the high street. This Felt Cloche Hat from J by Jasper Conran is a great choice for a less seen twenties or thirties look.

The basic black is always a hit for 20s styles, allowing the intricate ruffled detailing to remain subtle. The cloche shape is perfectly retro, while the use of a black felt fabric keeps true to the vintage inspiration itself.

It's available now from Debenhams for £20.

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Luna Wool Shift Dress from French Connection

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As we move into the Autumn/Winter season in earnest, many fashion houses are eschewing the natural tendency towards the dark and drab. Instead the new lines are featuring designs which are perennial and practical too.

This Luna Wool Shift Dress from French Connection features a style that works throughout the seasons, adapted for the cooler months with a well chosen wool blend fabric. The shift style is instantly mid-sixties, with a straight cut, high neckline and sleeveless shape portraying a very mod look femininity.

Get it now from French Connection for £90.

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