As Australians, we are well informed about the how dire the consequences can be when we don’t practice good sun safety.
We layer sunscreen on ourselves, slather it on our children, sit in the shade, and travel with hats.
The motto “slip, slop, slap, seek, and slide” is ingrained in our minds, and while we do take it seriously, sometimes our desire to indulge in fashionable looks makes us turn a blind eye to sun safety.
However, times are changing, and we no longer need to skimp on style to protect ourselves.
Perhaps it’s connected to the rise of wearing sunscreen every day as an anti-aging protectant, but we now take the sun seriously even on windy, cloudy, and cold days.
According to the Cancer Council, sunscreen is an integral part of your routine, but it will not offer totally efficient protection from UV radiation.
We have rounded up a few updated and fashionable items that will reflect your desire to defend yourself from sun rays and look fabulous all at once.
Hats
You’re either a hat person or you’re not, but one thing is for sure: you will feel a lot better leaving the house with one on when it isn’t a dusty old cap you brought at a sports game.
There are plenty of designs in the market perfect for your commute, brunch, and of course, the beach.
Trust us, before you know it, you won’t be able to go anywhere without a hat!

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Summer Ultra Wide Brim Sun Hat
from $95.20 (usually $119) at Solbari
This Solbari hat with built-in Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50+ is designed to protect your skin by blocking at least 98% of harmful UVA and UVB rays!
Sizes: S/M, L/XL
Colours: Forest Green, Desert Sand, White, Beige, and Navy
Materials: Polyester, Viscose, Linen, Cotton
Key features:
- 13cm brim
- Adjustable internal trap to customise sizing
- Chin strap

02
Wrangler Hats Off Hat
from $28.99 (usually $39.99) at The Iconic
Colours: Beach wash
Materials: Cotton
Key features:
- Denim bucket hat
- Fringe brim

03
Amor Bucket Hat
from $38.70 (usually $129) at The Iconic
Colours: Pink/Prints
Materials: Linen
Key features:
- Reversible design
- Linen bucket hat
Sunglasses
There are plenty of cute and fashion-forward sunglasses out there, and although green and orange lenses are fun, it’s not going to help you in the long run as they offer limited protection.
Sunglasses are ranked from one to three for effectiveness, and to genuinely fend your eyes from the sun, invest in category three pair.

01
Stevie Black Sunglasses
from $135 at Poppy Lissiman
Sizes: Frame width is 141mm and frame height is 43mm.
Colours: Black, Cow, Denim Blue, Sky Blue, Forrest, Caramel, Cream Peach, and Brushed Torti.
Key features:
- 90s style sunglasses
- recycled black acetate
- 100% UV protected

05
After Hours Sunglasses
from $77.70 (usually $111) at Quay
Sizes: Medium, Extra Large
Colours: Black
Key features:
- Winged square frames
- Built in universal nose pads
Shawl
Whatever happened to the shawl? The 1950s accessory may be considered old fashioned but as we all know what goes around comes around in fashion, and we believe everyone looks divine in a shawl.
Beyond looking like an old Hollywood starlet, you will also guard your shoulders and arms against the sun’s threat.

01
Sun Shawl UPF 50+ Sensitive Collection
from $75 (usually $99) at Solbari
Sizes: One size 65cm x 160cm
Colours: Light Pink, Dark Grey Marle, Light Grey Marle, Oatmeal, Black and White.
Materials: Viscose from Bamboo, Cotton, and Elastane
Key features:
- Designed to help regulate the body temperature.
- Made from cotton and natural bamboo
- Anti-pill and doesn’t shrink
Rashies
Rashies are usually reserved for children because so many of us don’t want to cover up (whether we like to admit it or not) when we are at the beach.
But at least when you’re in the water, it will make all the difference to your skin if you wear a rashie.

01
Long Sleeve Rash Guard UPF 50+ Aqua Sport Collection
from $95.20 (usually $119) at Solbari
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Colours: Deep Sea Navy, Oasis Green, Cool Grey, Black, and Pacific Blue
Materials: Recycled Nylon, and Lycra Xtra Life.
Key features:
- Chlorine and saltwater resistant
- Breathable and lightweight
- Quick-drying

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Long Sleeve Rash Guard UPF 50+ Aqua Sport Collection
from $95.20 (usually $119) at Solbari
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Colours: Spearmint, Sunkissed Peach, Fuchsia, Dusk Blue, White, and Black
Materials: Recycled Nylon, and Lycra Xtra Life.
Key features:
- Blocks UVA and UVB
- Cooling, breathable and lightweight
- Chlorine and saltwater resistant