Aussie Dress 
Australians haven't always been praised for their dress sense! Generally speaking though, Australia's typical dress could best be defined using the three categories below:
1) The Typical Australian Bloke 2) The Bushman 3) The Businessman.
All diagrams on this page have been hand-made.
THE TYPICAL AUSSIE BLOKE
The Typical Aussie Bloke is best represented using the diagram seen on the
left. The typical Australian Bloke (male) proudly parades his 'urban uniform' around the house
and backyard at a picnic or at the beach.
The 'urban uniform' consists of: Sunhat: Most Important to keep out the harsh UV rays of the Australian sun. Can be made of straw, material and have the option of corks to keep those pesky flies away!
Sunnies: Help reduce the glare of the sun's rays.
Zinc: Similar to sunscreen, comes in assorted bright colours or white, applied like warpaint.
Singlet Top: The essential for hot weather, sleeveless and made out of light material.
Denim Shorts: The Australian adaption, get the look of wearing jeans but still remain cool on a hot day.
Thongs: Americans know them as flip-flops, we know them as thongs. Thongs are easy to slip off if you want to take a dip in the water. They provide protection from hot sand and rough surfaces, but unfortunately don't stop you from stubbing your toe!
THE BUSHMAN
The Australian Bushman represents our traditional country folk
who work on the land. Also known as a swagman or drover, these men and women wear gear that
is perfect in all elements and to deal with the seasonal Aussie climates. The Akubra hat protects them from the harsh Australian sun and also acts as an umbrella-like shield during heavy rain.
The DRIZ-A-BONE Coat lives up to it's name, keeping the bushman dry during torrential storms and rain. The corks on the hat keep the flies away as the bushman's head turns, the corks swing.
THE BUSINESSMAN
The Australian Businessman follows the same dress code as do most of the businessworld. A simple suit ensemble with neck tie is mostly seen in the office. Brightly coloured shirts and ties have now slipped into play, doing out with the drab greys and browns.
Some offices have adapted the 'casual Friday' code where staff can wear casual clothes on that day.
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