Girls Long Sleeve Swimsuit - Lady Elliot
Description
This gorgeous girls long-sleeve swimsuit features loggerhead turtles amidst Great Barrier Reef coral; it is designed with full-coverage across the back, chest and arms, and is double-lined for extra protection against harmful UV rays.
The polyester-blend fabric is silky-soft, durable for use in chlorine, and will keep precious skin well-protected without agitation.
Features of this swimsuit include:
- All-in-one rash guard – no sunburnt backs or bellies!
- UPF50+ protection, blocking out 97% of UVA and UVB rays
- Exclusively-designed custom print with a unique Australian flair
- Double-lining front and back for extra sun protection
- Full-length sleeves for extra coverage
- High-neck style to cover chest and neck area
- Pretty, feminine ruffle detail on leg
- Plastic-moulded front zipper with no-pinch zip hideaway pouch to protect from irritation.
- Buttery soft, two-way stretch polyester/elastane fabric – OEKO-TEX certified for sustainability
- Limited print-run to eliminate waste, environmental strain, and to maintain boutique appeal
- Beach-luxe at its best!
Team this suit with a matching wide-brimmed hat!
View our Turtles Collection for more.
Lady Elliot Island, the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef and nesting site of the loggerhead turtle, is the kind of place that most people can only dream of visiting... let us take you there to spot the loggerhead turtle hatchlings (just like the ones featured on this pattern!) as they scurry down the sand and into the beautiful lagoon that surrounds this magnificent jewel off the coast of Bargara, home of Tribe Tropical.
The loggerhead turtle is an endangered species; successful breeding at Mon Repos is vital to their survival.
SIZING
Suits are true to size and correspond to the age of the child, i.e. an average two year old will fit a size 2 and so on. If anything sizing is on the larger side of the age, rather than smaller side.
RETURNS / REFUNDS / EXCHANGES
Permitted within 30 days of payment date. Must be unused/unworn with all tags and hygiene stickers still attached. Please see policies for full details.
SHIPPING
Domestic Australia – free over A$150 spend otherwise flat rate of A$8.95 applies.
International – We ship worldwide; discounted rates start at A$12.95
CARE
Rinse immediately after use. Always hand-wash and line-dry in the shade. Scratch-away trapped sand once suit is dry.
📏 SIZING & FIT
Not sure which size to choose? We're here to help!
Kids & Teens: Our sizing generally corresponds with age — for example, an average 12-year-old will usually wear a size 12. If your child is taller than average, between sizes or has a more solid build, we recommend sizing up.
Please note: We don't manufacture odd-numbered children's sizes 5, 7, 9 or 11. If your child falls between sizes, most families comfortably size up or down depending on their child's height and build.
Women's: If you're between sizes, longer in the torso or larger busted, we generally recommend sizing up.
👉 View our full Size Guide & garment measurements for detailed measurements and fit information.
Still unsure? Please reach out to us with your / your child's age, height and usual clothing size and we'll be happy to offer specific sizing advice.
↩️ RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Returns and exchanges are permitted within 30 days of the payment date, subject to our Returns & Exchanges Policy.
Items must be unused and unworn, with all original tags and hygiene stickers attached.
SALE ITEMS: Items discounted by 25% or more are not eligible for a refund and may be returned for STORE CREDIT ONLY.
Approved refunds are subject to a 10% administration/restocking fee.
Please review our full Returns & Exchanges Policy for all terms, conditions and return instructions.
🚚 SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Goods are sent from our warehouse in Brisbane and are usually dispatched within 1–2 business days.
AUSTRALIA
📦 Standard Shipping — $9.95
FREE standard shipping on orders $150+
Estimated delivery: 2–8 business days*
⚡ Express Shipping — $15.95
Estimated delivery: 1–4 business days*
⚡ Priority Dispatch + Express Post — $19.95
Jump the queue! Your order will be prioritised for dispatch from our warehouse and sent via Express Post.
*Delivery timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on Australia Post operations and other circumstances outside our control.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING 🌏
We ship internationally to destinations within the Australia Post international network.
Shipping rates vary by destination and service, with available options, estimated delivery times and final shipping costs displayed at checkout.
🇳🇿 New Zealand: FREE standard international shipping on orders $200+.
🇺🇸 USA: Shipping includes applicable US tariffs, so there are no additional tariff charges to pay on arrival.
🌎 Other International Destinations: Duties, taxes, customs fees or other import charges are not prepaid by Tribe Tropical and, where applicable, are the responsibility of the recipient. These charges vary between countries and are outside our control.
International delivery timeframes vary by destination.
Questions about shipping? Please reach out to us — we're always happy to help.
🫧 CARE GUIDE
To keep your Tribe Tropical swimwear looking its best:
• Rinse immediately after use to remove salt and chlorine.
• Hand wash whenever possible. If machine washing, use a garment bag, cold water and a gentle/low-spin cycle.
• Dry flat in the shade — never tumble dry.
• Avoid wringing, rubbing, soaking or bleaching.
• Do not iron or dry clean.
• Do not leave wet and rolled up or store damp.
⚠️ A NOTE ABOUT OUR FABRICS & ZIPS
Our premium swimwear fabrics are silky-soft for comfort. Please take care around cement, rocks and other rough surfaces, which can cause pilling or abrasion. Damage caused by contact with rough surfaces is considered normal wear and tear and is not considered a product fault.
Please take care when using zips. Pulling, forcing or over-stretching the garment while fastening or unfastening can cause zip teeth or sliders to become damaged or come off the track. Damage caused by excessive force, over-stretching or incorrect use is considered wear or accidental damage and is not considered a product fault.
This does not affect your rights in relation to products that are genuinely faulty or defective.
My kids wore these swimmers for over 2 years. Not one issue with them, they still have a good year or two in them as well so last 3-4 years. We've had no fade or stretch, no pulling or pilling. Have handed down to friends children as my children outgrew them. Love them so much.
I am really impressed with the level of support the ladies swimsuit provides, even for a larger cup size, which is so hard to find.
Fantastic to wear for any water activity. I love the sun protection and comfort of the swimsuit while surfing, paddleboarding or just chilling at the beach.
Tribe Tropical swimwear is by far the best designed and quality in Australia. The thought process that has gone into these designs, made for comfort, quality and being so sunsafe is a stand out. Each time my daughter wears these they wash up like brand new.
Tribe Tropical™ is an award-winning swim & beachwear label from Queensland, Australia.
With exclusive patterns inspired by some of tropical Australia’s most idyllic destinations, our brand is built around a love of family, adventure and travel to magical places.
All swimsuits & hats are UPF50+, double-lined and chlorine resistant.
Baby / toddler suits feature nappy-change clips and womens suits feature inbuilt shelf bras.
Available for KIDS 0-14 years, and ADULTS XS-3XL.
Hi! I’m Emily, mother of 3 little girls and founder of Tribe Tropical.
Growing up I used to dread beach days!
As a red-head with fair skin, growing up in the tropics, I either had to risk being teased by other kids for covering up in a daggy old t-shirt, or end the day sunburnt & in pain.
Having since suffered with countless skin cancer treatments (and further to the loss of my grandfather due to melanoma), I understand the importance of sun protection - I started Tribe Tropical with a desire to protect my family and yours in beautiful, high-quality sun-protective swimwear that people would feel good in & enjoy wearing.
No-one should dread a beach day! I hope to help you to make them fun & burn-free also.

