Hawaiian shirt
Loud vacation top
A Hawaiian shirt is a loose, short-sleeved, button-front shirt featuring bold, colorful prints—typically tropical flowers, palm trees, or beach scenes.
Originally from Hawaii, these shirts suggest casual warmth and vacation mode.
They can read as relaxed and fun or, worn in the wrong context, as tacky: He showed up to the office in a Hawaiian shirt.
Also called an aloha shirt.
Hawaiian multipurpose greeting
- islandWater-bounded land mass
- PolynesianOf Pacific island peoples
- luauTraditional island celebration
- leiFlower necklace
tiki · beach · ocean · surf · paradise · Honolulu · Waikiki · Maui
Free of stress
- informalRelaxed, not official
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- comfortablePhysically at ease
weekend · breezy · unbuttoned · leisure · barbecue · backyard party · beach bar · tiki bar
Traditional island celebration
- beach partyOceanside social event
- pool partyOutdoor aquatic social event
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- casual FridayWeekly workplace attire relaxation
theme party · bachelor party · retirement party · tourist attraction · Florida · California · spring break · music festival
Of or like blooms
- hibiscusTropical flowering shrub
- plumeriaFragrant tropical flowering shrub
- palm frondsFeathery tropical tree leaves
- monsteraHoley-leaved tropical aroid
bird of paradise · pineapple · parrot · flamingo · surfboard · hula dancer · tiki mask · ocean waves
Full of life, intensity
- boldCourageous and daring
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
- vividIntensely clear and bright
loud · eye-catching · saturated · splashy · neon · pastel · red · turquoise
Secure with disc closures
- collaredCaught and restrained
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
viscose · loose fit · chest pocket · wooden buttons · men's fashion · unisex · oversized · vintage
aloha
Hawaiian multipurpose greeting
- islandWater-bounded land mass
- PolynesianOf Pacific island peoples
- luauTraditional island celebration
lei · tiki · beach · ocean · surf · paradise · Honolulu · Waikiki · Maui · Pacific
relaxed
Free of stress
comfortable · weekend · breezy · unbuttoned · leisure · barbecue · backyard party · beach bar · tiki bar · Jimmy Buffett
luau
Traditional island celebration
- beach partyOceanside social event
- pool partyOutdoor aquatic social event
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
casual Friday · theme party · bachelor party · retirement party · tourist attraction · Florida · California · spring break · music festival
floral
Of or like blooms
- hibiscusTropical flowering shrub
- plumeriaFragrant tropical flowering shrub
- palm frondsFeathery tropical tree leaves
monstera · bird of paradise · pineapple · parrot · flamingo · surfboard · hula dancer · tiki mask · ocean waves · sunset
vibrant
Full of life, intensity
- boldCourageous and daring
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
vivid · loud · eye-catching · saturated · splashy · neon · pastel · red · turquoise · yellow
button-up
Secure with disc closures
silk · viscose · loose fit · chest pocket · wooden buttons · men's fashion · unisex · oversized · vintage · thrift store
- shirtsoxford, button-down, polo, henley, guayabera
- Pacific weargrass skirt, hula skirt, sarong, lei, flower lei
- Tiki culturetiki bar, tiki mug, tiki torch, tiki mask, tiki statue
- resort wearbeachwear, beach dress, sundresses, sarong, sarongs
- beachwearbikini, swimsuit, tankini, one-piece, bikini top
- casual Fridaykhakis, chinos, business casual, smart casual, polo
Hawaiian shirtdress shirt
Formal button-up top
oxford shirt · three-piece suit · business attire · suit and tie · morning coat