Six of the best Retro outfits

1 Karen Millen, jacket pounds 135 and skirt pounds 45 Perfect for those who want to wear a bold print without looking like they have just stepped out of a spaceship. Good for winter weddings and other seasonal do's. It's built to last: made from 100 per cent wool and fully lined. From Karen Millen, 17-19 Neal Street, London WC2 and Nile Street, Brighton. Enquiries on 01622 664 032.

4Red or Dead, pounds 235 PVC quilted black and white coat. This demands a Sixties look and angular pose - think Jean Shrimpton with gangly white legs, pale pink lips and false eyelashes. It is a brave person who chooses this as their winter coat, but it is waterproof. To order from Red or Dead, 33 Neal Street, London WC2 and branches (enquiries 0171-937 3137)

2Miss Selfridge, black and white shift dress pounds 26.99 Italian designers Dolce e Gabbana launched this Sixties Op Art-inspired shift dress on the catwalk, and the high-street shops have been quick to catch on. Soon the whole country will be awash with black and white zebra prints. Suits a range of shapes and sizes. In polyester/viscose, from branches of Miss Selfridge nationwide (enquiries 0181-910 110)

5 Versus by Gianni Versace, vinyl chessboard mini, pounds 190, and V-neck with circles from a selection at pounds 120 Part of Gianni Versace's cheaper Diffusion range. The simple shapes and bold prints are certainly eye-catching; feel like are a supermodel holidaying in St Tropez. From Gianni Versace, 92 Brompton Road, London SW3 (0171-581 8407) or Versace, The Italian Centre, 162 Ingram St, Glasgow G1 (0141 552 6510)

3 Warehouse, shirt pounds 34.99 For those who just want to hint at the Sixties look. This fabulously cut geometric shirt will pep up the dullest black suit, and will still be a worthy member of your wardrobe long after the fad has passed. Made from 100 per cent viscose, from branches of Warehouse nationwide (enquiries on 0181-910 1400).

6 Iceberg, top from a selection at pounds 150 and skirt pounds 115 The cute little flowers give the skirt a Mary Quant feel. It's not exactly the most practical of garments; perfect for chic little babes into clubbing, but not one for nine-to-fivers. Team with zipped white boots for the head to toe look and keep away from draughts. From Iceberg, 82 Brompton Road, London SW1 (0171-225 0515)