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Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patterns

Don't stop at just one, instead go for bold and pile on the print.
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Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patterns

Flashback to 1959 and Solange Knowles

Blast from the past: Layered patterns

Flashback to 1959

Then: Two-piece suits became acceptable in the '40s because of fabric restrictions, but didn't make a real splash until the '50s when Brigitte Bardot wore one on screen. Gingham makes this two-piece bathing suit a little less risqué.

Now: Take the retro look to the next level by mixing checks, stripes and artsy prints. Tip: Stick to a nautical colour palette for no-fuss matching.

Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patternsFlashback to 1959 and Solange Knowles

Layered patterns

Scarf, $39, Jacob.

Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patternsPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Layered patterns

Opening Ceremony shirt, $300, Holt Renfrew.

Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patternsPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Layered patterns

Bathing suit, $78, French Connection.

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Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patternsPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Layered patterns

Sandals, $120, Geox.

Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patternsPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Layered patterns

Shorts, $128, French Connection.

Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patternsPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Layered patterns

Hat, $85, Banana Republic.

Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patternsPhoto by Roberto Caruso

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