Retro reactions: '50s fashion inspired by Lessons in Chemistry

Bringing your wardrobe back to the future isn’t a science, instead, it’s about giving your look a modern retro fit. 
Retro reactions: '50s fashion inspired by Lessons in Chemistry

Bringing your wardrobe back to the future isn’t a science, instead, it’s about giving your look a modern retro fit. 

As the debut series of Lessons in Chemistry drops this week, prepare to be pining for all things retro. 

Bringing your wardrobe back to the future isn’t a science, instead, it’s about giving your look a modern retro fit. 

Lean into lady-like chic with the ‘50s A-line midi skirt, or go mod con in monochrome and baker boy hats for a covetable fashion remake.

GET THE LOOK

Get The Look: Look to the Dior runway for inspiration, where lady-like ‘50s chic took centre stage.

Earrings, €52, Shock Of Grey
Earrings, €52, Shock Of Grey

#ieloves - Love Heart: Let Irish design be the heart of your look with statement heart and floral earrings, €52, Shock Of Grey.

Silver Ballet Pumps, €40, River Island
Silver Ballet Pumps, €40, River Island

Pocket-Friendly - Silver Lining: Shine bright while you step out in the season’s must-have shoe, €40, River Island.

Jacquard Midi Skirt, €99, & Other Stories
Jacquard Midi Skirt, €99, & Other Stories

Go For Gold: Be a winner in the style stakes in a gold jacquard ‘50s-inspired midi skirt, €99, & Other Stories.

Black Cigeratte Trousers, €51.50, Next
Black Cigeratte Trousers, €51.50, Next

Slim Shady: Streamline your retro look in Audrey Hepburn-approved cigarette trousers, €51.50, Next.

Pink Cardigan, €32.95, Zara
Pink Cardigan, €32.95, Zara

Think Pink: Elevate your lady-like chic vibe with pastel pink, €32.95, Zara.

Eyelet-detail Mini Skirt, €59.99, H&M
Eyelet-detail Mini Skirt, €59.99, H&M

Eye-To-Eye: Bring the ‘60s mini skirt back to the future with eyelet details, €59.99, H&M.

Monochrome Baker Boy Hat, €19.99, Parfois
Monochrome Baker Boy Hat, €19.99, Parfois

Bake Well: Keep to the beat of ‘60s fashion in a Beatnik favourite baker boy hat, €19.99, Parfois.

Floral Mini Dress, €350, Laoise Carey
Floral Mini Dress, €350, Laoise Carey

Flower Power: Add sartorial power to your wardrobe with a small yet mighty floral mini dress, €350, Laoise Carey.

Navy Pea Coat, €80, Monki
Navy Pea Coat, €80, Monki

Old Navy: Revive the pea coat for a classic yet contemporary look, €80, Monki.

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