When it comes to dressing for Australia Day in the scorching summer heat, we at LaVish Channel know that comfort trumps patriotism. After all, it doesn’t really matter how much green and gold you’re wearing if you’re sweating buckets while wearing it, right? But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Australia and look good while doing it. Put aside that stuffy polyester Wallabies jersey and be inspired by our country, featuring fashion from some of our favourite homegrown labels.

Inspiration: Outback Australia

Look no further than Steve Irwin for  your look, complete with khaki pants and a glowing tan. Try this lightweight cropped jacket ($119.95), from Sportsgirl, paired with these tortoiseshell aviators ($39.95) and this toss-everything-in hobo ($59.95).

If you’re meeting up with the girls at the bar to watch the fireworks, why not try on these tapered trousers ($129.95) from Witchery, teamed with a cute crochet vest ($129.95), gorgeous platform sandals ($149.95), from Siren Shoes, peacock earrings ($16.95) and a skinny snakeskin belt ($49.95).

Look your bronzed best with a swipe of NARS The Multiple Bronzer in Malaysia ($89).

Inspiration: The Australian Flag

The red, white and blue isn’t just reserved for those pesky neighbours from the northern hemisphere. We just couldn’t resist our take on the colours of our fair emblem, summery and fun with a real Aussie twist. Of course, you can’t go wrong with the quintessential Aussie Flag bandeau bikini ($59.99) but we’ll leave that to the ultra brave among us!

Carmen Kass looks uber cool in her emsemble, although we admit that she’d look good in anything you threw at her! Steal her look with a pair of printed linen trousers, perfect for the beach and layer a cool, crochet tank over it to keep the temperatures down. If not, try Witchery’s tulip skirt ($79.95) with their rope detail cami ($69.95) tucked in, with these cute silver gladiators ($129.95) to complete the look.

Or go for a more casual take for your picnic on the green in Sportsgirl’s “Danni” denim shorts ($69.95), with their love heart tee ($39.95) or rainbow stripe tank ($49.95) over the top. Of course, you can’t go wrong with one-piece looks such as this coral playsuit ($169.95) or this on-trend bodycon digital print dress ($129.95). Match these outfits with an easy drawstring hobo ($249.95), chic sunglasses ($34.95) and a generous spritz of Commes De Garcon Play eau de toilette ($168).

Now go frolic in the sun!

1. Cropped Military Jacket, $119.95, from Sportsgirl
2. Feather & Bead Earrings, $16.95, from Sportsgirl
3. Tapered Self Belt Pant, $129.95, from Witchery
4. Crochet Vest, $129.95, from Witchery
5. Cullen Sunglasses, $39.95, from Sportsgirl
6. Stitch Me Crazy Hobo, $59.95, from Sportsgirl
7. Appro Platform Sandal in Burgundy, $149.95, from Siren Shoes
8. NARS The Multiple Bronzer in Malaysia, $89, from Mecca Cosmetica
9. Snake Skinny Belt, $49.95, from Witchery
10. Tulip Skirt, $79.95, Witchery
11. Jersey Batwing Top, $69.96, from Witchery
12. Rope Detail Cami, $69.95, Witchery
13. Comm Des Garcons Play Eau de Toilette, $168, from Mecca Cosmetica
14. Rainbow Long Line Tank, $49.95, from Sportsgirl
15. Loveheart Tee, $39.95, from Sportsgirl
16. Playsuit, $169.95, from Witchery
17. Oz Flag Bandeau Set, $59.99 from 2 Chillies X Swimwear
18. Summer Love Sunglasses, $34.95, from Sportsgirl
19. Coco Drawstring Hobo, $249.95, from Witchery
20. Danni Denim Shorts, $69.96, from Sportsgirl
21. Bodycon Abstract Dress, $129.95, from Sportsgirl
22. Broome Gladdy Sandal, $129.95, from Witchery

Get more inspiration from In Vogue: 50 Years of Australian Style ($39), available at all good bookstores.

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