When you visit a new country, you may feel that they dress entirely differently than what you're used to. I came across this most starkly in Zurich, Switzerland when I found myself in a hoodie amongst business suits.
While not all of Australia dresses like this, I discovered that there was a particular uniform that women in Sydney conform to. This official dress code of the city seems mandatory regardless of whether you are partaking in a clifftop walk or on having a lazy weekend brunch downtown. Please note that while some items are optional, the tiny dog is not. Everyone in Sydney has one, including guys. The make and model can of course be down to your preference. Chihuahuas and French bulldogs were especially popular in the season of winter 2015.
1 tiny dog (with cardigan in colder months - can be walked on a leash or carried in a handbag)
1 pair of neon running shoes
1 pair of sports leggings
1 sports top (may be long sleeved if wintertime)
1 pair of dark sunglasses
1 ponytail (may be bleached blonde)
1 takeaway coffee
(Optional) If chilly, add a puffer vest or alternatively a designer coat for extra chic points
You may choose to deviate from this recipe, but do so at your own risk. If there's too much deviation, you may not blend in seamlessly.
Illustration courtesy of Yannick Gillain, PR Maven - BDes Hons 1st Class.
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