Category: Women’s Fashion

The 1980s gave us many of its own, original fashion statements, but one of the things it did with great flair was to take retro ideas and make them its own. The fifties revival of the time has made its way back into the high street with this Satin Prom Dress from Miss Selfridge's Petite range.

The dress takes a simple and chic satin prom shape from the fifties, complete with circle skirt and high waistband, and adds the punky feeling of the eighties. With netted underskirts on show, a shortened skirt length and a bold jewel colour, this dress perfectly captures a retro chic that's rarely seen.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £55.

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With so many options for sixties outerwear, some of the more adventurous choices are often forgotten in favour of the classics. Fabrics like faux fur are a great choice for a truly vintage look, and this Pixie Swing Jacket from Monsoon is a truly retro choice.

The swing jacket shape works perfectly with faux fur, using a subtle a-line cut to avoid overcomplicating the fabric. A high collar and single buttons give simple sixties touches, while the short length of the coat makes this easy to wear and ideal for a girly mid sixties look.

It's available now from Monsoon for just £65.

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The mini dress has become synonymous with the 1960s, and while that was the decade ladies dared to bare a leg, the above knee hemline existed long before. Twenties flapper girls certainly knew how to shock, and how to do it with flair.

This Kartika Mini Dress by Nanette Lepore is a modern ode to the flapper style, taking in art deco influence in the shoulder embellishments. The black and gold colour palette fits perfectly, while a loose fit offsets a short dress to create the boyish figure so popular at the time. The dress is shorter than originals might have been, but captures the feel of the fashion well.

Get it online from My Wardrobe for £372.

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