Everything I Wore in Australia

Jessica Sturdy's Australia Outfits in Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Byron Bay, Sydney, and Bondi Beach

I’ll be sharing lots more about our Australia itinerary, what we did, where we stayed, and our favorite places to shop and eat, but today — here’s pretty much every outfit I wore in Australia! (I went to Australia in February when it was summer in the southern hemisphere!) I mixed and matched a lot of pieces and re-wore a lot of things, too. There are a few instances where I didn’t get a snap of my outfit, but everything revolved around the pieces you see here. Hope this helps if you’ve got some travel coming up or want to get a headstart on your shopping for the season.

What I Wore to Travel

On long-haul flights, I always switch into leggings, thick socks, and a comfy sweater on top. But here’s what I wore to the airport in LAX and the airport in Sydney on the way home.

Jessica Sturdy wearing a Cynthia Rowley Cali York tee with Bric's Bellagio suitcases in Los Angeles

Bric’s 21″ Suitcase  |  Bric’s 27″ Suitcase  |  Cuyana Tote  |  Cali York Tee  |  Paige Jeans  |  Criss Cross Slides  |  Clare V Striped Bag (similar here)  |  Janessa Leone Hat

Hallie Wilson and Jessica Sturdy on a rock waiting for sunset in Bondi Beach Australia. Hallie is wearing a Mad Happy jean jacket.

Mad Happy Jacket  |  Black Sweater  |  Striped Towel  |  Round Straw Tote (bought in Australia, similar here & here)

What I Wore in Melbourne

Melbourne was the most metropolitan place we visited in Australia! (Sydney, too, but Melbourne had more of a city vibe in my opinion!) I kept it casual with maxi dresses during the day when we were walking around exploring different neighborhoods. They were also having a heatwave when we were in town so it was pretty hot and humid… I planned on wearing my black jeans (from the travel photo above) and white wide-leg jeans more than I did.

Jessica Sturdy wearing an Old Navy maxi dress in Melbourne Australia

L*Space Straw Hat (sold out; similar here, here, & here)  |  Old Navy Maxi Dress  |  Seavees Sneakers  |  Illesteva Sunglasses  |  Clare V Mini Straw Tote

Jessica Sturdy wearing a straw hat and green dress in Melbourne Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing an olive green maxi dress, sneakers, and a straw hat in front of Garden State Hotel in the CBD in Melbourne Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing an olive green maxi dress and clare v straw tote in Melbourne Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a green maxi dress and Clare V straw bag in front of Garden State Hotel bar in Melbourne Australia
Hallie Wilson and Jessica Sturdy in Melbourne Australia wearing navy and white stripes.

Hallie

Rachel Comey Top  |  Zara Striped Pants (old; similar here & here)  |  Circle Wicker Bag  |  Pink Preen Sunglasses

Jessica

Lovers + Friends Crop Top  |  Everlane Pants  |  Splendid Wedges  |  Wicker Circle Bag (similar here)  |  BaubleBar Earrings (old, similar here, here, & here)  |  Illesteva Sunglasses

Hallie Wilson and Jessica Sturdy in Melbourne Australia at sunset wearing navy and white stripes.
Jessica Sturdy wearing a J.Crew maxi dress in Australia

Straw Hat  |  Aviators  |  J.Crew Maxi Dress  |  Lucky Brand Scalloped Sandals  |  Clare V Straw Bag

Jessica Sturdy wearing a black maxi dress in front of street art in Melbourne Australia

Janessa Leone Hat  |  Old Navy Maxi Dress  |  Clare V Petit Kenya Bag (sold out, similar here) |  Criss Cross Slides  |  Le Specs Black Aviators

Jessica Sturdy wearing gingham pants, yankees hat, and gingham sneakers in front of wall art in Melbourne Australia

Yankees Hat  |  White Cropped Tee  |  Zara Gingham Pants (old; similar here)  |  Claudie Pierlot Gingham Sneakers (old; similar here)  |  Gucci Disco Bag

What I Wore: Mornington Peninsula

We took a day trip down to the Mornington Peninsula to visit a few wineries with our girlfriends and ended the evening with cliff jumping!

Jessica Sturdy and Hallie Wilson wearing black and white outfits at a winery on the Mornington Peninsula outside of Melbourne Australia

Jessica

Janessa Leone Boater Hat  |  Black & White Sunglasses (old; similar here)  |  Aritzia One Shoulder Top (old; similar herehere, here, here)  |  Lovers + Friends Striped Wide Leg Pants  |  Kate Spade Sandals (old; similar here, herehere, & here)

Hallie

White Jumpsuit  |  Sandals  |  Will & Bear Hat  |  Sunglasses

Hallie Wilson and Jessia Sturdy wearing black and white at a vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a black one shoulder top with striped wide leg pants at a winery on Mornington Peninsula outside of Melbourne Australia
Jessica Sturdy and Hallie Wilson wearing black and white outfits at a winery for wine tasting on the Mornington Peninsula outside of Melbourne Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing striped wide leg pants for wine tasting on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a J.Crew striped swimsuit with jean shorts on a rock cliff overlooking the ocean on the Mornington Peninsula outside of Melbourne Australia

Janessa Leone Hat  |  Nordstrom Black & White Sunglasses (old; similar here)  |  Old Navy Jean Shorts  |  Clare V Straw Bag  |  Country Road Towel

Jessica Sturdy and Hallie Wilson on a rock cliff on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia

Jessica

J.Crew Swimsuit  |  Old Navy Shorts  |  Janessa Leone Hat

Hallie

L*Space White Cover-Up  |  Will & Bear Straw Hat

Jessica Sturdy wearing a black and white striped swimsuit and jean shorts on a rock cliff in Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a black and white one piece swimsuit from J.Crew cliffjumping on the Mornington Pensinula in Australia near Melbourne
Jessica Sturdy and Hallie Wilson on a rock cliff jumping on Mornington Peninsula in Australia

What I Wore in the Whitsundays

We flew from Melbourne up to the Whitsundays, which was by far our most “active” and beachy part of the trip. We took a helicopter tour over the Great Barrier Reef, did a day on a boat where we got to snorkel along the reef, and got to spend some time on the gorgeous Whitehaven Beach!

Jessica Sturdy wearing a white Milly swim coverup and Jack Rogers sandals in Airlie Beach in Australia

L*Space Straw Hat (sold out; similar here, here, & here)  |  Milly Crochet Coverup  |  Jack Rogers Sandals  |  Clare V Bag

Jessica Sturdy wearing a Vineyard Vines striped button-front shirt on a boat tour of the Whitsundays Islands and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

Vineyard Vines Button Down  |  Illesteva Sunglasses  |  L*Space Straw Hat (sold out; similar here, here, & here)  |  Circle Bag (similar here)

Jessica Sturdy wearing a blue and white J.Crew swimsuit on a boat in the Whitsundays in Australia

J.Crew Bikini

Jessica Sturdy wearing a striped swimsuit on a boat in the Whitsundays in Australia
Hallie Wilson and Jessica Sturdy wearing swimsuits on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia

Hallie

Peixoto One Piece

Jessica

L*Space Straw Hat (sold out; similar here, here, & here)  |  J.Crew Striped Bikini

Jessica Sturdy on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia wearing a Vineyard Vines striped shirt and jean shorts.
Jessica Sturdy wearing a striped shirt on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a striped J.Crew bikini and a straw hat on Whitehaven Beach in Australia
Hallie Wilson and Jessica Sturdy wearing snorkeling gear on a boat in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

Snorkel Gear & Stingersuits Sold Separately 😜

Jessica Sturdy on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia wearing a navy blue maxi dress.

Vineyard Vines Maxi Dress

Jessica Sturdy on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia
Jessica Sturdy on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia wearing a Vineyard Vines dress and straw hat.
Jessica Sturdy wearing a navy blue maxi skirt and striped shirt tied up in Airlie Beach Australia

Vineyard Vines Striped Shirt  |  Vineyard Vines Maxi Dress  |  Jack Rogers  |  Illesteva Sunglasses  |  Circle Wicker Bag (similar here)  |  L*Space Straw Hat (sold out; similar here, here, & here)

Jessica Sturdy wearing a ruffled red maxi dress inside of an orange helicopter in Airlie Beach Australia

L*Space Straw Hat (sold out; similar here, here, & here)   |  Illesteva Sunglasses  |  Do + Be Maxi Dress  |  Jack Rogers Sandals

Similar Red Dress Here

Jessica Sturdy wearing a red maxi dress in an orange helicopter in the Whitsundays in Australia
Jessica Sturdy on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia wearing a red maxi dress in front of an orange helicopter.
Jessica Sturdy on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia wearing a ruffled red maxi dress.

Similar Red Dress Here

Jessica Sturdy on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia wearing a red maxi dress and a straw hat.
Jessica Sturdy and Hallie Wilson wearing Partners in Crime tee shirts, jean shorts, and straw hats on Whitehaven Beach on the Whitsunday Islands in Australia

Amuse Society Partners in Crime Tees

Jessica:  Old Navy Shorts  | L*Space Straw Hat (sold out; similar here, here, & here)

Hallie:  Will & Bear Hat  |  One Teaspoon Shorts

Jessica Sturdy and Hallie Wilson in striped one piece swimsuits on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia

Jessica

Heidi Klein Striped Swimsuit

Hallie

Solid & Striped One Piece  |  Will & Bear Straw Hat

Jessica Sturdy wearing a Heidi Klein striped one piece swimsuit on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia
Jessica Sturdy and Hallie Wilson wearing striped swimsuits on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays Islands in Australia
Hallie Wilson and Jessica Sturdy wearing striped one piece swimsuits in front of an orange helicopter on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a striped one piece swimsuit on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays in Australia
Jessica Sturdy and Hallie Wilson wearing partners in crime tee shirts in front of an orange helicopter in Australia

What I Wore in Byron Bay

After the Whitsundays, we made our way down to Byron Bay! It was the most relaxed place we visited, I absolutely loved it. We spent most of our time by our pool, at the beach, or lounging in these fun chairs. Besides taking these photos on the last day before we left, I didn’t touch my hair, makeup, or computer the entire time. It was GLORIOUS.

Jessica Sturdy wearing a jumpsuit and a straw hat in a swinging rattan chair at Bask & Stow in Byron Bay in Australia

Moku Jumpsuit (purchased in Melbourne; similar herehere, & here) |  Splendid Wedges  |  Wicker Bag (similar here) |  Illesteva Sunglasses  |  Will & Bear Straw Hat

Jessica Sturdy wearing a long flowy jumpsuit at Bask & Stow in Byron Bay Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a long flowy jumpsuit and wicker bag at Bask & Stow in Byron Bay Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a long jumpsuit and espadrille wedges at Bask & Stow in Byron Bay Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a Shona Joy romper at Bask & Stow in Byron Bay in Australia

Shona Joy Seersucker Striped Romper  |  Jack Rogers  |  Kenneth Jay Lane Tiered Earrings  |  Clare V Bag  |  White Sunglasses  |  L*Space Straw Hat (sold out; similar here, here, & here)

Jessica Sturdy wearing a striped one piece swimsuit at Bask & Stow in Byron Bay Australia

Yellow Striped Towel  |  Heidi Klein Swimsuit

Jessica Sturdy wearing a blue and white striped dress on the beach in Byron Bay Australia

Navy & White Dress (purchased in Airlie Beach; similar here)  |  Wicker Bag (similar here)

Jessica Sturdy wearing a Summersalt one piece yellow and navy blue one piece swimsuit at The Lord Byron Hotel in Byron Bay Australia

Summersalt One Piece  |  Navy Striped Towel

What I Wore in Sydney

Sydney was our last stop! We spent a few nights in the CBD and then stayed out in Bondi for a few nights. While staying downtown, we also made a day trip to Manly Beach!

Jessica Sturdy wearing a bodysuit and white jeans at The Butler in Sydney Australia

Blue Bodysuit (purchased in Airlie Beach, similar here, here, & here)  |  Everlane Pants  |  Wicker Bag

Jessica Sturdy wearing a baby blue bodysuit and white cropped jeans at The Butler restaurant in Sydney Australia.

Baby Blue Bodysuit (similar here, here, & here)  |  Everland Pants  |  Splendid Wedges  |  Wicker Bag (similar here)  |  White Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings  |  Target Sunglasses

Jessica Sturdy wearing a seersucker romper at Hacienda in Sydney Australia

Shona Joy Seersucker Romper  |  Gold Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings  |  Wicker Bag (similar here)

Jessica Sturdy in front of a neon sign at Hacienda in Sydney Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a striped romper at Hacienda in Sydney Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a seersucker striped romper in Manly Beach Australia

Shona Joy Seersucker Romper  |  Wicker Bag (similar here)  |  Jack Rogers  |  Illesteva Sunglasses  |  Gold Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings

Jessica Sturdy wearing a navy blue crop top and white wide leg jeans at The Butler restaurant in Sydney Australia

Lovers + Friends Crop Top  |  Everlane Pants  |  Splendid Wedges  |  Wicker Bag (similar here)  |  Illesteva Sunglasses

What I Wore in Bondi Beach

Ahhh, Bondi Beach. Such a great place to round out the most incredible trip!

Jessica Sturdy at Hotel Ravesis in Bondi Beach Australia

Light Blue Bodysuit (similar here, here, & here)  |  Everlane Pants  |  Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings  |  Target Sunglasses

Jessica Sturdy wearing white cropped jeans and a blue bodysuit on a pink balcony at Hotel Ravesis on Bondi Beach in Sydney Austalia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a jean jacket and jumpsuit with sneakers in Bondi Beach Australia

Denim Jacket  |  Moku Jumpsuit (similar herehere, & here)  |  Seavees Sneakers  |  Aviators  |  Clare V Bag  |  Nippies

Jessica Sturdy wearing a tan jumpsuit, Superga sneakers, and a denim jacket in Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a tan jumpsuit and tied denim jacket with sneakers in Bondi Beach Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a denim jacket, sneakers, and a tan jumpsuit in front of Bondi Beach in Austalia
Jessica Sturdy wearing a denim jacket, jumpsuit, and sneakers in Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia
Jessica Sturdy wearing APL Sneakers on the Bondi to Coogee Beach Walk in Sydney Australia

APL Sneakers (also here)  |  Lululemon 7/8 Hi-Rise Pants  |  Calypso Black Sweater (old; similar here & here)  |  Clare V Bag

Hallie Wilson and Jessica Sturdy wearing black sunglasses outside of Coogee Pavilion in Australia

Hallie:  Le Specs Aviators

Jessica:  Black & Gold Aviators (purchased in Manly Beach, similar herehere & here)  |  Between the Flags Bondi Tank

Jessica Sturdy on the Bondi to Coogee Beach Walk in Sydney Australia

Stay tuned for more from our Australian adventure soon!

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18 Comments

  1. 3.21.18
    Rena said:

    Wow, you wore both absolutely fantastic looks!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

  2. 3.21.18
    Natali said:

    Oh my!! This must be the most amazing recap and such a wonderful photo diary, not to mention your impeccable and cute Summery outfits. 🙂

    https://lartoffashion.com

  3. 3.21.18
    Briana said:

    Oh my gosh this looks so fun! I so want to visit Australia!

    Briana
    https://beyoutifulbrunette.com/

  4. 3.21.18

    I love all these looks from your vacation- super cute!
    xx, Merritt
    The Style Scribe

  5. 3.21.18
    Allie said:

    What an amazing adventure! I’ve always wanted to go to Australia, it’s amazing you got to see so many parts father cpuntry! I live all your outfits too, especially all the hats! xAllie http://www.theallthatglittersblog.com

  6. 3.21.18
    Sarah said:

    SUCH cute outfits! Love! Are those Splendid wedges comfortable?? TTS?

    • 3.22.18
      Jessica said:

      Thanks Sarah! Very comfy… I went off the reviews of them running slightly small and narrow and got a 9 instead of my usual 8.5 .. Hope this helps!

  7. 3.23.18
    Laura said:

    Oh my GOSH! So much to love in this post!! I’m digging the maxi and sneaker look from Melbourne, plus alllll of your bathing suits are out of this world, you look fantastic in everything! Also to the red maxi matching the red heli! Too cute, looks like you had oh so much fun!

    http://www.areweadultsyet.com

  8. 3.24.18
    evelyn said:

    This looks SO FUN!!!! happy and safe travels! XX

  9. 12.21.19
    Martina O’Shea said:

    Loved all your outfits. I really loved the fact that you brought so many bags and sandals with you as I get ribbed for bringing three pairs of sandals on holidays
    We’re going over to Melbourne in a few weeks time and it’s so hard to think about Summer clothes as it’s Winter in Ireland.