Dress for Success
- Hawaiian/Aloha shirts.
- Board shorts.
- Loose-fitting pants or shorts.
- Comfortable shoes like sandals or flip flops.
- Colorful sundresses.
- Muumuu dresses.
- Tank tops.
- Pa'u hula skirts.
How do you not act like a tourist in Hawaii?
If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: dress like a local by wearing aloha shirts, dress modestly when visiting sacred sites, learn basic Hawaiian phrases, avoid crowded tourist traps, don't wear flip flops everywhere, and try to match the relaxed local pace and attitude.
What to wear in Hawaii to not look like a tourist?
How can I look stylish in Hawaii?
Tips for How to Dress in Hawaii
- Look for clothes in cotton or linen, as these natural fabrics are the most breathable, so they're perfect for Hawaii's heat and humidity.
- Pack versatile clothing that you can mix and match, and dress up and down.
- Leave your denim at home! …
- Dresses are always a good go-to!
Do people wear Hawaiian shirts in Hawaii?
Absolutely and all the time. The Hawaiian or Aloha shirt is very popular and has been a standard part of the wardrobe here since 1936. The Hawaiian shirt is recognized as normal wear for governmental meetings on state and county levels. It is also completely accepted as business attire.
Is it normal to not wear shoes in Hawaii?
You'll find that most Hawaiian homes have hardwood floors or tile, and the air temperature never makes going shoe-less uncomfortable. So, in Hawaii's tropical temperatures, it's a mild inconvenience, but taking off your shoes shows a lot of respect for the household.