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Silk and Chiffon Dress from Day Birger et Mikkelsen

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The floating fabrics and cuts of summer bring a whole new retro aesthetic back into play on both the high street and designer catwalks, moving away from sharp sixties cuts to a more seventies folk and hippy look. This Day Birger et Mikkelsen dress taps into that look to create a vintage silhouette.

The layering of silks and chiffons makes for a rather demure dress, in keeping with the wholesome end of retro folk style. The dress uses an A-line cut combined with button front and sheer three-quarter sleeves to evoke a distinctly English countryside look, both easy to wear and lastingly retro.

Get it online from Matches Fashion for £178.

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Pleated Shoulder Shirt from NW3 by Hobbs

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Hobbs has long traded on their talent for a classically English aesthetic, trading on Heritage designs with a wearable modernity. Their NW3 diffusion range features easy and versatile wardrobe fillers that are perfect for retro lovers, like this Pleated Shoulder Shirt.

The cut of this shirt, with a slim high collar, button front, capped sleeves and pleating, creates a classic British style that's ideal for a sixties or seventies luxurious aesthetic. The burnt orange shade fits ideally with a vintage inspired look, while modernity is added with a loose fabric and modern sleeving shape.

Get it online from ASOS for £85.

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Cambridge Satchels available at Bohemia

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It's not often that a hot item in magazines like Italian Vogue ticks all the boxes for Retro To Go as well, but that's most certainly the case with these Cambridge Satchels. The company's new bag ranges are set to become something of a cult favourite, and with looks and craftsmanship like these it's easy to see why.

Made in a variety of sizes and colours, each satchel uses thick, great quality leather to make bags every bit as sturdy as the classroom classics of old. Shown above are a classic brown 14" version and the quirkier red 11" – ideal for men or women, these are an investment well worth making.

Now available online from Bohemia, they retail from £75 (decidedly cheaper than the £88 Urban Outfitters are asking).

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Darling Bow Jelly Flats from Fred Flare

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Finding flat footwear with the same kitschy glam appeal as skyscraper heels is quite a challenge for retro fashion fiends. These Darling Bow Jelly Flats are a rare exception, capturing a retro fifties-style aesthetic while keeping a comfortable height.

Made from a soft, flexible jelly plastic, they're more comfortable than the jelly sandals we all once wore. The grosgrain bow adds some cutesy appeal along with the high shine finish achieved by the unusual material.

Get them online for $42 from Fred Flare.

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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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Stripe Vest Dress by Miss Selfridge

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Thanks to a return of nautical influence on the high street, horizontal stripes are in abundance in current womenswear. While they may not be the easiest print to wear for some, they are often a fast and easy way to a retro look in your wardrobe, just as with this Stripe Vest Dress from Miss Selfridge.

The black and white stripes eschew a stereotypical nautical colour choice of navy, while the red oversized bow ties in with the theme without looking clichéd. With a figure-hugging cut this dress draws on a fifties wiggle shape, giving it an extra retro dimension with an eighties-look ruffled hemline.

Get it online from Miss Selfridge now for £22.

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