Dress Like Sunshine

Summer on the Sunshine Coast is a love affair with sunshine, salt air and effortless style and there’s no better destination to refresh your warm-weather wardrobe than Sunshine Plaza. Lets check out the summer wardrobe essentials. 

This season’s fashion edit celebrates versatility, practicality and a dash of coastal glamour. Think relaxed silhouettes, sun-lit palettes, luxe textures and accessories that turn everyday looks into something very special.

The Sunny Coast summer uniform needs to be light, breathable and beautifully simple. Start with the staples and pieces that move with the day. Linen and cotton are the heroes of the season. Seek out a crisp white dress (Forever New and David Jones have many options), palazzo pants and oversized shirts that can be buttoned up for brunch or thrown over swimwear when the ocean calls. Slip dresses are popular this summer – they’ll keep you cool while still delivering a refined silhouette – I spotted some very cute options at Nude Lucy. Its also back to basics with ribbed tanks and organic cotton tees becoming the foundation for every outfit.

The swim collections at Sunshine Plaza are aplenty. Classic triangle bikinis are revived in retro patterns and brights like tangerine, aquamarine, cherry and yellow. One-pieces make a sleek return with high-cut silhouettes, contrast piping and supportive shaping for comfort without compromise. Add a matching sarong or sheer mesh dress for that elevated resort feel. It will take you from long lunches to seaside sunsets in sensational style. Seafolly is swimming in poolside perfection with the classic surf stores like Rip Curl and Surf Dive N Ski.

Summer colour is fearless and experimental (just check out the power colours in Sheike) – mix and match colours and patterns offer the ultimate in individuality. We are seeing lots of gorgeous ocean blues, citrus tones, sugary pastels and earthy naturals so there is a colour story for every shopper.

This season is when accessorise are the lead character – a big raffia tote is perfect for beach and play days along with a wide brim hat for style and sun safety or course. Add oversized sunnies for nostalgic glamour and waterproof gold jewellery that will happily swim laps or sunbathe with you. D’avila have the most divine collection of waterproof jewels including permanent pieces. Side note, the wide brim hat selection at Palm Bee is big – its huge! 

Thongs remain a coastal classic and woven chunky platform sandals and slides are having a moment – check out the kicks at Perfect Stranger. 

Finally, stripes are everywhere from bags to crochet shorty shorts – slide into those stripes. 

Sunshine Plaza is your summer style hub on the coast. From swim to streetwear, accessories to elevated essentials. Whether your style is relaxed coastal, bold and bright or quietly luxe, this year’s collections promise a season of style worth celebrating.

Summer starts at Sunshine Plaza. Step in, cool down and dress like sunshine. 

Published in Hello Sunshine Magazine Summer 2025 

Summer Sunshine Wardrobe Staples

• Raffia tote
• Wide brim hat
• Linen pants
• Crisp white maxi dress
• Linen pants
• Oversized button up shirt
•  Swimsuit
• Sarong
• Slides / thongs