aloha shirt

Tropical print top

An aloha shirt is a loose, short-sleeved, button-front shirt with colorful, typically tropical patterns—palm trees, flowers, beaches, or abstract designs.

Originally from Hawaii, it's worn untucked as casual warm-weather attire: He showed up to the barbecue in an aloha shirt and flip-flops.

Also called a Hawaiian shirt.

Hawaiian

luau

Traditional island celebration

  • leiFlower necklace
  • hulaGestural Polynesian dance
  • ukuleleSmall Hawaiian stringed instrument

Honolulu · Waikiki · mahalo · Maui · Kona · tiki · poi · lanai · uke · plumeria

tropical

hibiscus

Tropical flowering shrub

frangipani · bird-of-paradise · monstera · coconut · beach · island · paradise · surf · lagoon · coral

casual

relaxed

Free of stress

resort · beachwear · barbecue · luau · poolside · leisurewear · party · cruise · summertime · easygoing

pattern

floral

Of or like blooms

print · motif · vintage · bold · vibrant · colorful · rayon · silk · cotton · bamboo

garment

collar

Neck encirclement

  • buttonsSmall disc fasteners
  • pocketFabric compartment in clothing
  • rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile

silk · cotton · placket · hem · boxy · breathable · lightweight · chest pocket

fashion

vintage

Quality from past eras

revival · collector · silkscreen · deadstock · thrift · midcentury · designer · Elvis · Magnum PI · streetwear

Categories
Opposites
formality of attire

aloha shirtbusiness suit

Formal professional clothing

tuxedo · dress shirt · three-piece suit · formal wear · black tie

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G