OVER 40 STYLE: FOUR STYLE ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY

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As the Aussie holiday season draws to a close the upcoming Australia Day long weekend is the last opportunity for a beach getaway.

If you’re heading to your favourite seaside location, these four summer essentials will ensure are all you need to hit the beach in style.

SHORTS

Shorts are a summer mainstay and judging by the search results of ‘Reese Witherspoon wearing shorts’, they are a go-to summer essential. For a relaxed yet chic vibe, you can’t go wrong with tailored shorts and pretty blouse. Add wedges and a straw bag and you’ve got the perfect long-weekend ensemble.

Jacqui E sateen short sale $34.97; Zara top sale $22.95; Colette Hayman ‘Bailey’ straw bag sale $48.99; Country Road ‘Khloe’ wedge $159; Country Road ‘Agatha’ tassel earring $49.95; Witchery ‘Verona’ sunglasses $69.95.

KAFTAN

As a cover-up on the beach or for relaxed evenings at your favourite restaurant, a kaftan is the perennial summer holiday essential for every body shape, style and age.

Blue Bungalow ‘Clarissa’ kaftan $129.95; Sportsgirl sun hat $39.95; Nine West ‘Foudre’ thong $69.95; Turkish Towel Co towel $29.95.

RELAXED LBD

Like the kaftan, never leave for a summer vacay without a relaxed black dress. Short or long it’s a style essential that will take you from beach to bar and everything else in between.

Country Road frill sleeve linen dress $159, round straw bag $149 and ‘Liv’ slide $129; Colette Hayman layered heart necklace $9.95.

MODERN RASHIE/ONE PIECE

Did you know that rashies’ were invented in the 70s to stop surfers chafing on their surf boards? Fast forward a few decades and they are the number one ageless swim essential for over-40 women who want a fashion-forward without having too show a little too much skin. Brands like Une Piece have morphed the rashie into a one piece that is stylish, sexy and sun safe. Brilliant!