There's only one rule about fashion in Australia: dress how you want and how you feel!
Australians have a more "cool" and “healthy". They are always on the beach or in the park, surfing, running, cycling or skateboarding. These are some of their daily activities, including picnics and happy hours sitting on the grass or sand. And that's why the "aussie" is more informal.
The Australian girl, in general, follows this stripped-down style. Accessories, colorful clothes with lots of flowers, very short shorts and the famous "pink bun" are trademarks of the "aussie girl". Other things that complement the look well are colorful bathing suits, flats and tight, low-cut dresses and skirts. Jeans, on the other hand, have a straighter cut and a high waist, which makes many Brazilian women uncomfortable.
But it wasn't always like this. Back in the 1980s, Australian women had two distinctive styles: punk e angel (more patrician). Today, the Australian is a mix of all these styles.
And don't go thinking that it's only women who have a bolder style. Boys are all very fashions. The wave of "metrosexualism" is already part of Australian culture. Especially in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's trendiest cities. Their looks they're all colorful, with striped shirts, plaids and colorful shorts, ranging from pink to purple!
"Everyone uses it"
Another curiosity relates to the use of Hawaiian flip-flops. Here, flip-flops are part of the look and also at night. All she has to do is put on a pair of jeans, a bathing suit, a pair of sandals and that's it! The Aussie is ready to go to the pub. This goes for men too: jeans, a T-shirt or shirt and, of course, flip-flops.
Another must-have item in the Aussie closet is the hat, from caps to fancy party hats. Because of the extremely strong sun, citizens are taught from an early age to wear and abuse the accessory, which is even present in their school uniform.
Since the subject now is sun, let's talk about beachwear. As women wear a lot of cleavage, some prefer not to have a bikini mark on the top, so topless is a common practice. In contrast, the bottom is considered large by Brazilian standards! Men, on the other hand, wear shorter shorts.
Despite all these references, there is no standard to follow. It's clear that each person dresses in the way they identify with and feel most comfortable in. And the coolest thing? You don't see other people pointing, looking and judging. Interesting, right?
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