Accessorising a sphisticated '70s look

• The right handbag completes a look. Try for smart, high quality bags like a leather satchel for day, and a small bag with a long strap for night.
• Big, statement leather belts slung over mini skirts or maxi dresses add impact and fair to a seventies-inspired outfit.
• A pair of on-trend thigh high boots are probably already be in your wardrobe by now - pair them with hot pants or a skirt for a decidedly sexed-up yet sophisticated '70s look.
• Wear lots of jewellery - but keep it a little cleaner than for a boho look. Try lots of rings with bold stones, neat piles of bangles, and long pendant necklaces and strings of beads.
• Look to complimentary hairstyles like a sleek longer bob, masses of bouncy curls, or long, flowing hair.

Studs

Heavy boots

Safely pins

'60s dress trend: what is it?

Dress Styles

Full skirts The granny skirt

Modernising the '60s look

As well as the points already mentioned, there are plenty of other ways to bring the late '50s / early '60s silhouettes into the now. Here are just a few.

• Follow Dries Van Noten's lead for the ultimate in effortless modernising of the '60s full skirt. Throw over a boyfriend blazer with a turned up collar, or a souchy sporty sweat top, and slip on a pair of on-trend sunglasses.
• Try the same silhouettes but with a shorter hemline, such as above the knee or shorter.
• Add a pair of knee high socks that can just be seen below the hemline.
• Look for pieces in fabrics like leather or sheer tulle for an edgy update on the look.
• Pair a full '60s skirt or sheath skirt with a cropped top, exposing a little midriff.
• Wear with one of the more modern 2010 hair trends like a messy topknot or effortless side braid.