Julia Short

30 Years Swimwear Expertise

Designed by women, for women

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Julia Short

$219

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ColourJulia

Our Julia Shorts in Cotton Silk blend are luxuriously light and cool with an elastic waistband and drawcord for a customizable fit and side seam pockets. Pairs seamlessly with the Julia swim collection for a coordinated look.

Bespoke paisley placement print
Elasticised waistband
Drawcord waist with colour-matched cord ends
Side pockets
Our model wears a size small short
Print is a placement design and will always appear as photographed

Built for longevity

Fit & Feel

Technical Mastery

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Side seam length 36cm including waistband for a size small.

Our studio model Renee is 175cm / 5'9" tall, has an 82cm / 32.5" bust, is a C cup and has 89cm / 35" hip. She wears a size Small.

Please use the following as a guide to ensure the perfect fit.

Size chart for clothing with measurements in centimeters

Fabric is 70%Cotton 30% Silk blend

Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent or wash in a laundry bag on a delicate cycle. Do not wring and never put coton silk into the dryer. Line dry in the air or lay flat on a clean towel. Use a cool iron and iron inside out on the reverse side. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Keep fabric away from rough surfaces or jewelery.

We offer free delivery in Australia for all orders. For international orders outside of Australia, please see our shipping page for current rates.

Although we hope you love all your items from Monte & Lou, we have an easy online returns process if you are not 100% happy with your purchase.

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Discover the Monte and Lou difference

Designed by women with decades of experience in design, fit and manufacturing, Monte and Lou resortwear is shaped through continual testing and real customer feedback. Every piece is engineered to flatter, support and style perfectly with your swimwear collection.

From considered shaping and coverage to fabric selection and construction, each detail is intentional, the result is resort wear that feels comfortable, creates confidence and is made to last season after season.

Built for longevity

At Monte and Lou, we design for longevity. Rather than chasing trends, we draw inspiration from real women and real feedback. Every piece is created with intention, from unique silhouettes to thoughtfully developed prints, designed to last season after season and styled with your Monte and Lou swimwear collection.

Fit and Fabrication

At Monte and Lou we are perfectionists when it comes to fabrics and fit. Softness. Weight. Breathability. How it drapes, how it wears over time and how it pairs with your swimwear. Proportions are tested and cuts refined. Each style is designed to flatter, feel good and last season after season.

Technical Mastery

With 30+ years of industry experience, you can be confident our Julia Short has been crafted in the highest quality, with the utmost care and skill by industry veterans.

Built on Decades of Design Mastery

Monte & Lou was never about chasing trends. It was built on a simple truth learned through decades in the industry: great resort wear is engineered, not improvised.

Founded in 2018 by industry veterans Kay Howitt and Lynne Tramonte, Monte & Lou is shaped by years of designing and producing for household names in the resort space. This depth of experience informs every decision, from fabric selection and construction to fit, support, and longevity.

Every silhouette is refined through technical precision. Every detail is intentional. Luxurious, eco conscious fabrics are paired with expertly engineered cuts to deliver resort wear that flatters, supports, and feels exceptional on the body.

This is resort wear designed by authorities in the field. Crafted with intention. Worn with confidence. Made to last, season after season.