Girls Swim / Active Shorts with Tie - Marine Mirage
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Description
"When my children came back from the beach one day with sunburnt legs I knew I had to do better, and do more for kids to keep them sun-safe...." - Emily Gradon, Tribe Tropical Founder
Marine Mirage Girls' Swim & Active Shorts – Style, UV Protection, Modesty & Versatility
Inspired by the vibrant beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, our Marine Mirage girls' swim and active shorts combine style, sun protection, and versatility. Designed to provide extra coverage and comfort, these shorts are fully lined front & back and feature an adjustable waist tie for a secure fit.
Crafted from high-quality, anti-fade polyester fabric, these shorts use a thicker 230 GSM/m² material (compared to standard 180-200 GSM/m²) for enhanced UV protection, durability, and color retention. Perfect for beach days, poolside fun, or active play, they pair beautifully with any of our rash tops or over a matching one-piece swimsuit.
These versatile shorts also work as casual wear—pair them with a plain white tee for a day at the park, gymnastics, or any outdoor adventure. Complete the look with a matching Marine Mirage hat!
Note: This listing is for shorts only; swimsuits and rash tops are sold separately.
Print information
Our “Marine Mirage” Collection brings together the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef with the relaxed luxury of the ‘Marina Mirage Resort’ in the tropical haven of Port Douglas in North Queensland.
Moorish Idol fish, with their bold stripes, swim through vibrant coral formations, creating a calm and colorful underwater scene. The print reflects both the elegance of marine life and the laid-back charm of an Australian coastal getaway.
Hand-drawn in Brisbane by artist Stacey Bigg of Kalaii Creations, exclusively for Tribe Tropical.
Features of these shorts include:
- Fully lined
- Adjustable waist tie
- Elegant, feminine tailoring
- Elegant addition to your child's swim wardrobe!
- High-quality anti-fade fabric
- UPF50+ protection, blocking out 97% of UVA and UVB rays
- Thicker than standard high-GSM fabric
- Buttery soft, two-way stretch polyester/spandex fabric – OEKO-TEX certified for sustainability
- Limited print-run to eliminate waste, environmental strain, and to maintain boutique appeal
- Exclusive print, hand-drawn in Brisbane by artist Stacey Bigg
- Beach-luxe at its best!
** We recommend applying sunscreen to all areas exposed to the sun.
SIZING
Feedback from other parents is that these shorts run: generally true to size
Our swimwear for babies, girls, boys and teens is true to size and corresponds to the age of the child, i.e. an average two year old will fit a size 2, and an average 12 year old will fit a size 12 and so on.
Our kids swimwear doesn’t tend to run small from our experience as parents. If however a child is taller than average or has a solid build then sizing-up would be recommended i.e. a tall 10 year old would be better off in a size 12 suit / top or shorts. For further details please refer to our sizing information page
We offer peace of mind exchanges and returns so if ever the size you chose wasn’t quite right then you’d be welcome to return it. Please see our returns policy info below.
Kindly note that we don’t offer sizes 5 or 7 in our range; sizing up to size 6 or 8, or down to size 4 or 6 is the norm and isn’t usually an issue.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, we’re always happy to help!
RETURNS / REFUNDS / EXCHANGES
Permitted within 30 days of payment date. Must be unused/unworn with all tags and hygiene stickers still attached. Sale items of more than 25% are eligible for store credit.
Refunds are processed less a $5 admin/restock fee.
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
To ensure longevity of your swimwear, please:
- Rinse immediately after use to clean out salt and chlorine.
- Ideally hand-wash as often as possible as this will ensure longevity of the fabric
(if machine-washing please use a garment bag, cold water & low spin cycle)
- Do not wring, rub, soak or bleach swimwear.
- Dry in the shade – never tumble dry.
- Do not leave rolled up wet or store when damp.
- Do not iron or dry clean.
- Take care when dressing as over-stretched zips risk disconnecting or the plastic teeth may break, as can happen with any zip.
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.
