vintage fifties dresses Fashion Fix: 1950s Spring – Retro Dee's Guide to the 1950's The solid teal hue adds a pop of vintage flair to your wardrobe Rose lace - retro vintage

Lightweight 100% woven cotton that's cool, breathable and perfect for warm weather

Too much crinoline can overwhelm a smaller frame

There is only one kind of holiday darkness, and its when the light in the sky suddenly begins to disappear at 4 p.m

Clothing is fastened with straight pins or snaps, stockings are black cotton and shoes are also black

For more holiday style inspiration see our guides to: What to wear on holiday in Greece What to wear in Ibiza What to wear in Paris What to wear in Rome What to wear on a plane Best summer dresses for a city break A dress makes the perfect packing for a weekend city break when a small carry-on means you're tight for space