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A letter from Rose, Rowan & Rose, Sydney. October 2026
Every holiday she packs the sensible clothes. Every holiday she wishes she had packed something fun.
On the six things that made me choose the Riviera, how it compares to what you have been wearing, and why it is $79.95 in our Retirement Sale.
This is the one.
I am Rose. For years my husband and I have helped women pack for holidays, and most of them pack the same way.
Navy. Beige. White linen. Practical, reliable, the same as every other year. Then they arrive somewhere warm and beautiful, and every photo looks like a Tuesday at home.
There is a time in life when you are allowed to be a little playful again. A holiday is exactly that time.
The Riviera is my answer. A matching shirt and shorts in soft pink with bold red trim and a cheeky coastal script. The kind of set that makes you smile the moment you put it on. There were six things I would not do without.
A holiday feeling, the moment you put it on
This is the thing that won me over. Bold coastal graphics and a script trim with real European summer energy. You do not need to be in the south of France to feel like you are. A backyard lunch in Sydney will do.
★★★★★
"I wore it to our Christmas lunch by the pool and everyone wanted a photo with me."
Sara, Melbourne
Soft pink with a pop of red
The soft pink base is gentle and flattering near the face. The vibrant red trim brings it to life. Together they look bright and happy without ever looking young.
★★★★★
"The pink is so pretty against my skin, and the red trim makes it fun."
Angelique, Sydney
A matching set, so you are dressed in one go
A button-down shirt and shorts in the same fabric. Put them on together and you look effortlessly coordinated, with no thinking at all. Perfect for holiday mornings when you would rather be at breakfast than in front of a mirror.
★★★★★
"So easy to pack. One set, done, and I felt put together all week."
Miriam, Sydney
Light and breathable on the longest days
The fabric is lightweight and breathable, so it keeps you cool through the hottest part of the afternoon. Beach walks, long lunches, a sundowner on the balcony.
★★★★★
"Stayed cool all day in Queensland heat. Didn't stick to me once."
Mariette, Palm Beach
Two pieces, more outfits
The shirt open over a swimsuit at the beach. The shirt with white trousers for dinner. The shorts with a plain white tee. One set that keeps working all holiday long.
★★★★★
"I wore the shirt over my swimsuit and with white pants at night. Worth every cent."
Lisa, Palm Beach
S to 5XL, one price
Every size from S to 5XL at the same price. Fun is not a size, and neither should a holiday set be.
★★★★★
"So nice to find something this cheerful in my size. Fits beautifully."
Lisanne, Parramatta
The Riviera, against what you have been wearing
| The usual holiday clothes | The Riviera | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Navy, beige and white | Soft pink with bold red trim |
| Mood | Practical, a bit forgettable | Playful Riviera charm |
| Styling | Mix and match every morning | Matching shirt and shorts |
| Comfort | Sticks in the heat | Light and breathable |
| Sizing | Fun sets stop at a 14 | S to 5XL, one price |
I refuse to sell a woman something that tells her she is too old to have fun with what she wears. That is the whole reason the Riviera is in our shop.
Why it is $79.95
The Riviera is part of our Retirement Sale. Rowan and I are slowing down, and we would rather our last pieces go to women who will wear them than sit on a shelf.
And the holidays are coming. Christmas by the pool, a week at the coast, a trip you have been promising yourself. This is the set to pack.
When a size sells out, it will not come back.
The Riviera, in our Retirement Sale.
- Soft pink with vibrant red contrast trim
- Coastal graphics and script trim
- Matching button-down shirt and shorts
- Lightweight and breathable
- S to 5XL, one price
- Free shipping across Australia and New Zealand
Combine pieces and save up to 20% extra. Discounts are applied automatically at checkout.
I have watched a lot of women try on a set like this. They hesitate at the fitting-room door, worried it is too much.
Then they see themselves in pink and red, and they start to grin. Every single time.
You are allowed to have fun. Go and find your size.
With love,
Rose, Rowan & Rose
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