What do ladies wear in Hawaii?

What Do Hawaiians Wear?
  • Aloha attire for women : Slacks and a blouse are great as well as an aloha-style dress and sandals.
  • Aloha attire for men: Aloha shirts (obviously) with either loose fitting pants (think linen or cotton) or tasteful length shorts. Polo shirts are also great.




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We recommend comfortable shoes for walking, shorts, sun dresses, and t- shirts. In the evening, most people switch over to dressy-casual – slightly dressier than their daytime attire – khaki shorts or trousers, polo shirts, aloha shirts, skirts, sundresses, etc.

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In Hawaii, casual is key. Even for formal events, formal attire is not required. Instead, opt for semi-formal for events like shows, dinners, and other somewhat fancier evening festivities. For women, dress pants and a blouse are appropriate for more formal events.

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Hawaii itself is around 80 degrees year-round so you likely won't need these to wear there, except for maybe at night. Every single indoor place in Hawaii is air conditioned excessively which is why sometimes jeans are helpful!

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Sure, you can wear jeans in Hawaii. But unless you're going up to the summit of Haleakala you'll probably be more comfortable in almost anything else due to the balmy temperatures and humidity. I have visited Hawaii in every season and never wished I had jeans with me.

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Most travelers to Hawaii don't need to bring hiking boots. As long as you're planning to do just short day hikes, you can wear sneakers. If you're planning to hike more than 4-5 miles, it's worth packing hiking boots and wool socks.

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Leggings | Leggings or athletic shorts are perfect for Hawaii hiking. For warm days you'll be more comfortable in the latter, but leggings come in handy for hiking at higher elevations on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

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There's a very pragmatic reason alluded to in the other answers as well. Hawaii has very iron-rich red soil. It makes a mess if you walk into a house with that on your shoes. Even if you clean them off well, you're still tracking it into the house.

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This was born in the early days of plantation workers who came to Hawaii from Japan, bringing their tradition of removing their shoes as they enter a household which became a tradition here, some add because of the red soil of the fields that were otherwise tracked in through the house with shoes left on.

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Only ancient kapuna are allowed to wear socks and slippers, with the sock material squished up in their toe gap. Socks should only be worn with dress or athletic shoes, and please, match white ankle socks with white shoes and black socks with black shoes. No knee highs.

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Aloha shirts, blouses and dresses must. reflect a floral or cultural (surfboards, canoes, tiki's etc.) print pattern in the. Polynesian, tropical, or traditional style.

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These are the clothing basics for what to pack for Hawaii – weeklong vacation:
  • Swimsuits (2)
  • Swimsuit cover ups (2)
  • Outfits for tours (like shorts and a top or a sundress) (1-2)
  • Nicer outfit/dress for fancy dinners or night out in Honolulu (1-2)
  • Beach sandals.
  • Water shoes.


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Wear loose-fitting clothing that cover your arms and legs, but can be rolled up. Clothing that includes natural fibers like cotton, feel most comfortable. I normally wear long trousers that can be rolled up and snapped into capri length. Andy sometimes wears hiking trousers with zip-off legs.

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Hawaii weather is warm and humid, with temperatures between 70ºF to mid 80ºF and the pleasant trade winds. Even so, you'll need pack at least one pair of long pants and a light sweater.

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Casual and comfortable goes for footwear, too. That includes flats, sandals, slippers, sneakers and walking shoes that have been broken in beforehand. Nix the high heels; you won't need them — promise. Don't forget hiking boots if you're going to hike and golf shoes if you're planning to golf.

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Flip-flops should be fine, regardless of where you will go in Hawaii. In fact, some high-end restaurants will allow guests to wear a pair of flip-flops. But some restaurants have dress codes, so it is best to call in advance to find out the most suitable clothing to wear when going for a fancy dinner.

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Yes you will need water shoes for the beach in front of the Shore. At Hanuama no, you will be floating with fins on. If it helps any, we did not bring or use any and were fine without them. I don't own any and didn't want to buy any.

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