Dresses

Vintage, Retro, 40s, 50s inspired dresses. Full circle dresses, swing dresses, tea dresses, below the knee dresses, floral dresses, polka dot dresses. Perfect for Goodwood Revival, Atomic Retro, Retro Festival, Dawns Vintage Weekender and other events.

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EXCLUSIVE Beverley Nautical 1950s Inspired Dress & Bolero

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EXCLUSIVE Beverley Nautical 1950s Inspired Dress & Bolero

~~€115,95~~ €81,95

EXCLUSIVE Beverley Nautical 1950s Inspired Dress & Bolero

€81,95 ~~€115,95~~
Ayda 2 Piece 40s Tea Dress & Button On Bolero In Ruby Palm size 8 only

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Ayda 2 Piece 40s Tea Dress & Button On Bolero In Ruby Palm size 8 only

~~€68,95~~ €41,95

Ayda 2 Piece 40s Tea Dress & Button On Bolero In Ruby Palm size 8 only

€41,95 ~~€68,95~~
Tess Lace Embroidered Sleeved Off White Swing Dress

Tess Lace Embroidered Sleeved Off White Swing Dress

€75,95

Tess Lace Embroidered Sleeved Off White Swing Dress

€75,95
Let's Go Bowling 1950s Inspired Swing Dress

Let's Go Bowling 1950s Inspired Swing Dress

€64,95

Let's Go Bowling 1950s Inspired Swing Dress

€64,95
Lily Off Shoulder Purple Gingham Swing Dress

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Lily Off Shoulder Purple Gingham Swing Dress

~~€58,95~~ €23,95

Lily Off Shoulder Purple Gingham Swing Dress

€23,95 ~~€58,95~~
Joyce 1940s Dress in Wine

Joyce 1940s Dress in Wine

€103,95

Joyce 1940s Dress in Wine

€103,95
Joyce 1940s Dress in French Navy

Joyce 1940s Dress in French Navy

€103,95

Joyce 1940s Dress in French Navy

€103,95
RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Cinnamon Whisp

RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Cinnamon Whisp

€57,95

RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Cinnamon Whisp

€57,95
RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Cotswold Check

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RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Cotswold Check

~~€58,95~~ €35,95

RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Cotswold Check

€35,95 ~~€58,95~~
H&R London 50's Milan Polka Dot 3 Quarter Sleeve Swing Dress size 12 only

H&R London 50's Milan Polka Dot 3 Quarter Sleeve Swing Dress size 12 only

€70,95

H&R London 50's Milan Polka Dot 3 Quarter Sleeve Swing Dress size 12 only

€70,95
Anna Check 3 Quarter Sleeved Swing Dress

Anna Check 3 Quarter Sleeved Swing Dress

€81,95

Anna Check 3 Quarter Sleeved Swing Dress

€81,95
Dolly & Dotty Darlene Purple & Black Polka Dot Swing Dress

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Dolly & Dotty Darlene Purple & Black Polka Dot Swing Dress

~~€58,95~~ €11,95

Dolly & Dotty Darlene Purple & Black Polka Dot Swing Dress

€11,95 ~~€58,95~~
Lyla Floral Swing Dress

Lyla Floral Swing Dress

€70,95

Lyla Floral Swing Dress

€70,95
Holly Floral Wiggle Dress

Holly Floral Wiggle Dress

€64,95

Holly Floral Wiggle Dress

€64,95
Sophia Floral Wiggle Dress

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Sophia Floral Wiggle Dress

~~€64,95~~ €11,95

Sophia Floral Wiggle Dress

€11,95 ~~€64,95~~
RocknRomance “Dita" V Neck Sheath Dress in Summer Breeze Print

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RocknRomance “Dita" V Neck Sheath Dress in Summer Breeze Print

~~€57,95~~ €40,95

RocknRomance “Dita" V Neck Sheath Dress in Summer Breeze Print

€40,95 ~~€57,95~~
Ayda 2 Piece 40s Tea Dress & Button On Bolero In Jamboree Print

Ayda 2 Piece 40s Tea Dress & Button On Bolero In Jamboree Print

€68,95

Ayda 2 Piece 40s Tea Dress & Button On Bolero In Jamboree Print

€68,95
RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Natural Honlulu

RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Natural Honlulu

€57,95

RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Natural Honlulu

€57,95
Long Sleeve Twist Midi Dress In Leopard print

Long Sleeve Twist Midi Dress In Leopard print

€40,95

Long Sleeve Twist Midi Dress In Leopard print

€40,95
H&R Lena Floral Swing Dress

H&R Lena Floral Swing Dress

€70,95

H&R Lena Floral Swing Dress

€70,95
H&R Drew Floral Swing Dress

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H&R Drew Floral Swing Dress

~~€70,95~~ €29,95

H&R Drew Floral Swing Dress

€29,95 ~~€70,95~~
Evelyn Classic Pinup Check Swing Dress in Red Checks

Evelyn Classic Pinup Check Swing Dress in Red Checks

€58,95

Evelyn Classic Pinup Check Swing Dress in Red Checks

€58,95
Billie Long Sleeved Dress in White Cherry & Polka Print

Billie Long Sleeved Dress in White Cherry & Polka Print

€64,95

Billie Long Sleeved Dress in White Cherry & Polka Print

€64,95
Lisa Black Leopard Collared Swing Dress

Lisa Black Leopard Collared Swing Dress

€58,95

Lisa Black Leopard Collared Swing Dress

€58,95

Frequently asked questions

Our store is located in the UK, in the beautiful town of Arundel, West Sussex.

Yes, we do! You'll find international options available in the shipping menu at checkout. If your country isn't listed, feel free to email us, we'll do our best to arrange shipping for you.

While we don’t stock true vintage pieces, we do have our very own inhouse vintage specialist ; Vintage Vibes.

Vintage vibes is located on our first floor, stocking a variety of pre-loved and true vintage items.

If you would like to sell your pre-loved items you can contact Lou on 07593134437 or pop in on Wednesday's and Saturdays.

Yes, everything listed on our website is in stock unless clearly marked as a pre-order (which is very rare). While we do our best to keep inventory accurate, occasional human error may occur. In the unlikely event that an item is sold out or unavailable in your selected size at the time of purchase, we’ll get in touch and resolve it as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding!

If you haven’t heard back, please do check your spam or junk folder. I personally respond to every enquiry and often find myself wondering if my replies have made it through. If you still don’t see a response, feel free to follow up, I’m always happy to help!

Yes! We’re excited to offer wholesale opportunities on our own exclusive products and designs. You can explore what’s currently available on our ‘Designs By’ page.

If you're interested in stocking Retroesque in your shop, feel free to reach out to us at retroesque@gmx.com, we’d love to hear from you!

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What Our Customers Say

“Raspberry waistcoat! Just the job for my special occasion!”

David R.
London, UK

“Faaaaaaaaab bag I Luuuuuuuuuuv Vendula bags 💖 and I was made up to find coffee shop bag on Retroesque. Bag is totally Gorgeous. This is the first time I've ordered from this store. I was really pleased with service and delivery.”

Patricia O.
Brighton, UK

“Everything went well. Very good communication, quick delivery of the order. The only problem we are all suffering from was that we had to pay approx. 10% customs duty on delivery!”

Eduard W.
Manchester, UK

“Edith flat shoes So comfortable,my second pair. Fabulous service,and lovely packaging 😍😍”

Adrienne T.
Leeds, UK

“Fabulous service from Retroesque After several failed attempts to source these shoes elsewhere, I'd almost given up hope. However Georgina at Retroesque came to the rescue assuring me they did have my size, and the burgundy colour I wanted, in stock. They were posted same day and I love them! Thank you so much.”

Lyndsey C.
Norwich, UK

“Easy to wear dress I bought this dress to wear on a date. It is soooooo comfortable to wear and fitted perfectly. I also had loads of compliments which made me feel even better.”

Yvonne C.
Glasgow, UK

“Great Vendula seller! Great bag, very well packaged and prompt dispatch. Very friendly, helpful company, would buy from again without hesitation.”

Sarah W.
Birmingham, UK

“Gift Card I bought the gift card for a friend for her birthday. Super easy to purchase and was done in minutes. My friend bought the Edith shoes. Definitely buy from you again. Thank you 🙏”

Sue K.
Sheffield, UK

“Vendula purse Lovely Vendula purse very well packaged and quickly sent.”

Sarah B.
Bristol, UK

“Absolutely perfect in any ways! A perfect delivery to Germany, very well packed, a sweet note and a goodie!!?! All thumbs up! I am happy to shop soon with you again!! Thank you soooo much!! I am so happy with my purchase and the whole shopping process!”

Doris U.
Edinburgh, UK

“Gorgeous gloves that I wore Gorgeous gloves that I wore with a flapper dress. Unfortunately they slipped down my slim arms as soon as I started dancing the Charleston!”

Jennifer M.
Liverpool, UK

“Adoreable! Absolutely adore it! One of the first things that happened however was that a small green plastic flower got detached and fell off so I am going to have to glue it back myself haha. Still useable!”

Lovis T.
Coventry, UK

“Perfect for the Revival This dress was pretty and very well made from fabric that draped well and didn’t crease. The sleeves were not too short and the neckline was nicely finished. All in all, very happy with my purchase.”

Peta J.
Bath, UK

“Best retro shoes ever! I absolutely love these, they are so perfect for completing a vintage outfit but look great with anything.There are so many occasions that I have worn them such as attending the races, days out in Brighton and vintage events. It solved the dilemma of wanting to look like a pin up girl whilst not sinking in the mud or suffering from sore feet all day. I want these in every colour ❤ they have quickly become my go to shoe for spring/summer.”

Georgina G.
York, UK

“Petticoat and Belt The delivery was quick a lovely thank you card inside . Petticoat nice and fluffy good material and great fitting belt.”

Marion A.
Reading, UK

“Wonderful shoes! So comfortable and a beautiful colour on real life. Couldn’t be happier. Would love a pair in white!!”

Emily R.
Newcastle, UK

“Great product and fantastic customer service The product is exactly as described. It arrived very quickly within 2 business days of ordering. It was packaged very carefully. I love the personalised note I received with it. It was obvious that the seller really aims at exceeding customer expectations”

Lina I.
Leicester, UK

“Love this shoe! Great colour in a comfortable and original design - this is the third pair of these shoes I have bought (in different colours!) ’cos I love them so much.”

Sophie W.
Cambridge, UK

“Edith Burgundy Shoes Absolutely love my new shoes. They are so comfortable and the colour is amazing. I love the quick release strap too. Definitely will be buying another pair in a different colour. Thank you so much x”

Leeann S.
Canterbury, UK

“I love this skirt! It is machine washable and has pockets, a rare combination. The pockets are big enough both for my phone and a small packet of tissues. The hook and eye above the zip on the skirt helps the zip sit flat on the skirt. It fits really well, the waist band sits where you do up the skirt rather than slipping..”

Rosina P.
Chester, UK

Unisex For Fox Sake Socks

Women's Cable Knit Sleeve Sweater – Relaxed Fit

Women’s Cable Knit Striped Sweater – Cream & Black

Dancing Days 50s Style Long Petticoat

Dancing Days 50s Style Long Petticoat

Black Spiderweb detailed jumper

White Crystal Evening Clutch with Pearl Clasp & Chain Strap

Rosina 1950s Sleeveless Full Circle Dress In Blue Size 22/24

H&R London 50's Faye Purple Floral 3 Quarter Sleeve Swing Dress sizes 8 & 26 only

Vanessa Strappy Full Circle Dress With Matching Bolero In Wine

Skopes Enzo Blue & Navy Check Tailored Trousers

Skopes Tatton Grey & Brown Check Blazer Jacket

Waffle Knit Cardigan - Mustard

Dancing Days Retro Elasticated 1950's Waspie Belt In Black

Rose 40s 50s Inspired Ivory Cotton Gloves

theBalm Meet Matte Hughes Mini Kit Vol.14

Dapper Dancemates Flats in Cream/Pink - More coming!

Dapper Dancemates Flats in Cream/Burgundy - More coming!

Bertie's Waterfall Heels

Socialite Blue Nostalgia Frame Top Handle Bag

Sherry Patent Bag With Handle In Red

Sherry Patent Bag With Handle In Mustard

Diane 40s 50s Inspired Ivory Cotton Gloves

1950s Vintage Inspired Low Heel In Navy Blue Suede 2.5 & 3 only

Lulu Hun Isabella Pom Pom Espadrilles In Beige

EXCLUSIVE Beverley Nautical 1950s Inspired Dress & Bolero

Ayda 2 Piece 40s Tea Dress & Button On Bolero In Ruby Palm size 8 only

Tess Lace Embroidered Sleeved Off White Swing Dress

Let's Go Bowling 1950s Inspired Swing Dress

Lily Off Shoulder Purple Gingham Swing Dress

Joyce 1940s Dress in Wine

Joyce 1940s Dress in French Navy

RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Cinnamon Whisp

RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Cotswold Check

H&R London 50's Milan Polka Dot 3 Quarter Sleeve Swing Dress size 12 only

Anna Check 3 Quarter Sleeved Swing Dress

Dolly & Dotty Darlene Purple & Black Polka Dot Swing Dress

Lyla Floral Swing Dress

Holly Floral Wiggle Dress

Sophia Floral Wiggle Dress

RocknRomance “Dita" V Neck Sheath Dress in Summer Breeze Print

Ayda 2 Piece 40s Tea Dress & Button On Bolero In Jamboree Print

RocknRomance Vivien Wrap Dress Natural Honlulu

Long Sleeve Twist Midi Dress In Leopard print

H&R Lena Floral Swing Dress

H&R Drew Floral Swing Dress

Evelyn Classic Pinup Check Swing Dress in Red Checks

Billie Long Sleeved Dress in White Cherry & Polka Print

Lisa Black Leopard Collared Swing Dress

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