When you think of Hawaiian shirts, Hawaiian print clothing or tropical fabrics what images come to mind? If you think of that one uncle at the family bbq wearing a questionably loud and stereotypical 'Hawaiian' print shirt with khaki cut-offs you're not alone. Or perhaps a group of tourists stepping off the minibus all wearing an array of garish tropical prints and chunky velcro sandals (with socks), don't worry, we do too.
Most folks only bring out the Hawaiian shirts for a tropical themed party or as a costume during Halloween. Which is not a bad thing, we do love a party! Or it's the uncles and funky tourists of the world keeping the tropical print shirts alive. But what if there was another way to wear Hawaiian shirts and tropical print clothing for everyday? A more fashion-forward way. Like maybe one of Hawaiian Shirt Co's classy selection.
According to Vogue and the trends we're seeing go down the runway & on the Fashion Week scene, Hawaiian shirts and tropical prints are making a comeback and it's not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. It's not just the guys styling Hawaiian shirts, women wearing Hawaiian shirts and tropical prints is prevalent in the fashion world too. Even young çeleb couples such as the Beibers have been seen rocking the Hawaiian print. And if Hailey Beiber is wearing tropical print, then we want to be too.
So, if you're interested in styling some fun tropical print let's take a look at some Hawaiian shirt outfit inspiration!
We can't include Hawaiian shirt inspiration without showcasing some of the classics such as Elvis Presley, Brooke Shields and Tom Selleck. The way they styled and wore tropical print is fantastic to say the least. Classy and effortless. Try our Red Orchid print shirt or White Orchid print shirt to get a similar look.
Hawaiian shirts look great paired back with classic black or blue denim but look awesome when paired with other colours too. Tip: to wear a colour with Hawaiian or tropical print, choose an item of clothing in a colour that is already represented in the print. This will help to create a cohesive outfit that looks chic.
For a more relaxed look opt for a lighter pant to pair with your Hawaiian shirts. Fabrics like linen and bamboo in flowy cuts add that relaxed and effortless look. Alternatively smarten up a Hawaiian shirt by tucking it into some neat pants and adding a belt.
And of course, there's always the classic beach look - after a swim throw a hawaiian shirt on over your togs add some denim shorts or neat linen pants and you're good to go grab a cocktail or mocktail from the beach bar. Easy! We think our Retro Orchid shirt in pink and the Love Shack shirt in navy would be perfect choices to take you from the beach to the bar.
What do you think? Would you wear Hawaiian print clothing?
If you already do rock Hawaiian prints, we hope that you gained some new inspiration about how to style a Hawaiian shirt.