The Vintage Styles Time Didn’t Forget – Top Celebrity Inspired Vintage Buys

Let's face it, vintage style has never really gone out of fashion. But we can't deny that vintage clothing is definitely making somewhat of a comeback, with catwalks and celebs all spotted in some fantastic vintage clothing which you can now get on the high street.

Before if we wanted to get the vintage look, we would be subjected to rooting round charity shops alongside grannies, but now we have the opportunity to head to our favourite high street stores to buy some amazing cheap vintage fashion buys.

Vintage or retro styles are quite loose terms. They can mean style from any era, whether it's the war-time look of the 1930s and 1940s, the promiscuous style of the 1960s and 1970s, or the unforgettable, loud style of the 1980s and 1990s.
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rnWhichever vintage and retro style you're after, we have put together our favourite affordable vintage fashion products to help you get the right look for you

1930s/1940s – Best known for figure-hugging dresses, utility inspired jackets, and sexy full skirts , this war-time era has inspired many stars, most noticeably Dita Von Teese. Dita's style oozes class as well as sex-appeal, and you can get the look with the help of these three key pieces.
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rnHourglass figures were massively popular during this period, and you can get the look in this stunning for just £28. Just finish this dress off with a thick waist belt and high heels to Dita's sexy sophisticated style.
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rnMilitary or utility inspired clothing was of course a strong trend of the day, with one of the era's greatest inventions being the classic trench. You won't find a better trench coat than this , £245 from Al Saints. OK, so it's a tad expensive, but this trench will never ever date, and as usual with All Saints, the quality is superb.

Finally, you can't go wrong with a full, knee-length skirt to add some gorgeous vintage curves and shape, so check out this , just £15 from Dorothy Perkins. Just finish this skirt off with a simply white shirt, Mary-Jane shoes and a neck scarf to pull-off the quintessential 1940s vintage style.

1960s-1970s – This was the era that completely changed the way women thought about fashion. Women all over the world became liberated in all aspects of life, and fashion during the 1950s and 1960s received a complete overhaul from designers such as Mary Quant, Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Anne Fogarty and Bonnie Cashin.
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rnCelebs who simply can't get enough of the 1950s and 60s style include Victoria Beckham, Nicole Richie and Girls Aloud songstress, Nicola Roberts, and you can once again get their style with the help of the following key items.
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rnOne of the era's iconic pieces is of course the shift dress, and right now Oasis do a great range to choose from, including this gorgeous , £65 which is also has that great 1960s monochrome look that is going to huge in this years AW collections.

Bright, bold and eclectic colours were also massive trends during this revolutionary era, and you can get this look from the high-street thanks to this , just £35 from .
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rnFinally, everyone remembers the 1970s for its hippy/boho/flower power fashion, and what better way to get this look than with a full-length maxi dress worn by 1970s loving celeb, Nicole Richie. There are so many maxi dresses on the market you are spoiled for choice, but two of our many favourites have to be this , just £40 from Dorothy Perkins, and this , also £40 from .

1980s/1990s – I know, it seems like only yesterday most of us were dancing around in our leggings and crops top, listening to A-Ha, with pictures of Jason Donovan on our walls. Now, 20 years later, the 1980s and early 1990s fashions have come back with vengeance, with leggings, crops tops, colour block dresses, shoulder pads and ripped denim all massive trends that celebs like V V Brown, Daisy Lowe and Rihanna can't get enough of.
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rnOne of the hottest trends of the 1980s that has made a phenomenal comeback has to be acid denim, with the high street dominated by amazing retro bargains like this , £30 from Miss Selfridge, and these, £99 from .
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rnCrops tops have also recently made a comeback, and have some amazing cheap crop tops to choose from like this , £12, and this retro , also just £12. They also some great plain crop tops that can be layered with vest tops, great for those who aren't prepared to bare their tummy just yet.

Finally, you can't go wrong with colour-block dresses and skirts to get that fun, bright 1980s/90s look that we love about the era.
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rnLipsy is our favourite place for bright, colour-block dresses, with our favourites including this for £55, and this for £38. To complete this party 1980s/90s look, just team with bright, fluorescent accessories like jewellery, bags and shoes; just don't forget your glow-sticks!

So, whichever era is your favourite, there are some amazing vintage styles on the high street to get your hands on. One of the best things about choosing vintage inspired styles from the high street is that they can easily be integrated into your existing wardrobe, and can be mix and matched with real vintage accessories found in vintage stores and boutiques. Enjoying vintage has never been easier!