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25+ Vintage-Inspired Gifts For Your Retro-Loving Friend

16/12/2019 - 05:00 PM

If you have a friend or family member who loves the vintage look, she'll love these gorgeous retro-inspired gifts. You might not be comfortable scouring charity shops and vintage stores for presents, but you can still treat your friend to things that fit her style [1]. There are plenty of vintage-inspired items on the high street if you know where to look, and if you have a little more to spend, designers like Alice Temperley and Lulu Guinness consistently look to the past for inspiration. Lingerie, hosiery, and jewellery [2] are always safe bets for fans of the '30s, '40s, and '50s, but we've also found books, shoes, and home accessories for the burlesque dancer-in-training. Read through for a little retro inspiration, and treat the vintage fan in your life to something luxurious this Christmas!

1940s Style Rita Hayworth Evening Dress

Channel your inner screen siren with the 1940s Style Rita Hayworth Evening Dress [4] (£125)

Bettie Page Fine Mesh Underbust Corset

Create the perfect foundation with the Bettie Page Fine Mesh Underbust Corset [5] (£68, originally £85)

Butler and Wilson Crystal Art Deco Drop Earrings

Add some'30s-inspired sparkle to any outfit with the Butler and Wilson Crystal Art Deco Drop Earrings [6] (£68)

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Christian Louboutin Beauty Velvet Matte Lip Colour

Lipstick top-ups in public suddenly become an event with the Christian Louboutin Beauty Velvet Matte Lip Colour [7] (£70)

Joanie Clothing Hendricks Pencil Dress

Put a Mad Men [8]-inspired spin on workwear with the Joanie Clothing Hendricks Pencil Dress [9] (£30)

Miss L Fire Layla Violet Metallic Ankle Strap Heels

Put your dancing shoes on with the Miss L Fire Layla Violet Metallic Ankle Strap Heels [10] (£155)

Wellwits Green Check Button Down Shirt Dress

The Wellwits Green Check Button Down Shirt Dress [11] (£12) is prim, proper, and perfect for fans of '50s style.

Lulu Noir Bullet Bra

Go for full-on '40s burlesque glamour with the Lulu Noir Bullet Bra [12] (£49.50)

Argos Home Olivia Art Deco Wall Mirror

This Argos Home Olivia Art Deco Wall Mirror [13] (£50) will add a touch of deco glamour to any bedroom.

Dita Von Teese Madame X Underwire Bra

You can trust the queen of burlesque to deliver when it comes to glamorous lingerie. The Dita Von Teese Madame X Underwire Bra [14] (£52) comes in four colours.

Collectif Vintage Callie Quilted Velvet Swing Coat

Wrapping up warm for Winter just got 200 percent more stylish thanks to the gorgeous Collectif Vintage Callie Quilted Velvet Swing Coat [15] (£182.50)

Lulu Guinness Black Peekaboo Lip Clover Clutch

Speak volumes without even opening your mouth with the cute Lulu Guinness Black Peekaboo Lip Clover Clutch [16] (£145).

Nancy Mac Velvet Tea Jacket

Top your dresses with this Nancy Mac Velvet Tea Jacket [17] (£139) for full-on '30s vibes.

Agent Provocateur Mercy Corset

The Agent Provocateur Mercy Corset [18] (£345) is so pretty you won't want to hide it.

Molton Brown Vintage With Elderflower Scented Candle

Not only does the Molton Brown Vintage With Elderflower Scented Candle [19] (£42) have a vintage-inspired scent, it also comes in art deco-inspired packaging.

Biba Signature Set of 4 Crystal Champagne Saucers

Make sure that New Year's Eve toast is more stylish than ever by investing in thisSignature Set of 4 Crystal Champagne Saucers [20] (£23, originally £32)

Nancy Mac Fabulous '50s Party Dress in Ruby Lace

Give her party style a '50s makeover with the Nancy Mac Fabulous '50s Party Dress in Ruby Lace [21] (£199)

Besamé Cosmetics Forever Red Lipstick

When it comes to vintage authenticity, it doesn't get better than the Besamé Cosmetics Forever Red Lipstick [22] (£18) which is a replica of a lip colour from 1925.

AX Paris Lace Court Shoes

TheseAX Paris Lace Court Shoes [23] (£29) have a vintage feel with a modern twist.

Temperley Lolita Bow Dress

The Temperley Lolita Bow Dress [24] (£1,995) has a gorgeous 1930s-inspired shape that's universally flattering.

Cire Trudon Gold Solis Rex Limited Edition Candle

It doesn't get more glamorous than the Cire Trudon Gold Solis Rex Limited Edition Candle [25] (£85),a must for any vintage-inspired boudoir.

World Menagerie Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box

This World Menagerie Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box [26] (£100) looks like the kind of thing Phryne Fisher would bring back from her travels.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow

There's a reason Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow [27] (£49) has become a timeless classic in only a few short years.

Lindy Bop Vivi Swing Dress

With a poinsettia print, the Lindy Bop Vivi Swing Dress [28] (£42) is the perfect festive treat.

Madeleine Vionnet by Betty Kirke

True fans of vintage fashion will devourMadeleine Vionnet by Betty Kirke [29] (£52), a gorgeous coffee table book containing over 400 photos, plus 30 patterns to help recreate some of the House of Vionnet's most famous creations.

Lady Vintage Loretta Dress

The Lady Vintage Loretta Dress [30] (£125) is so pretty it could be used as a wedding dress.

Penhaligon's Artemesia Fragrance

Penhaligon's Artemesia Fragrance [31] (£140)


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