What do you wear to dinner in Maui?

Dinners & Luaus – Evenings out can mean you want to dress a step above casual. Ladies: a simple cotton or linen dress, nicer shorts or a skirt with a tasteful lightweight top work well. Men: light weight slacks or khakis and polo or short sleeve button up shirt.



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While jeans are technically acceptable in Hawaii, they may not be the most comfortable or practical option for exploring the islands. With the warm and humid climate, lightweight fabrics should be your go-to choice when packing for your trip.

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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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Hawaiian Style Tip #1: Aloha Attire
  1. Aloha attire for women : Slacks and a blouse are great as well as an aloha-style dress and sandals.
  2. 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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Nighttime temperatures are slightly cooler, but you should be comfortable with a light sweater or jacket. Weather can change quickly and sometimes unpredictably, switching from a warm breezy morning to a refreshing (albeit comfortably humid) afternoon drizzle.

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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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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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While it is very common on the Hawaiian Islands to go barefoot or wear flip-flops (locals call them slippers), you should never spend the day at the Polynesian Cultural Center or any of the many outdoor activities across our island without the proper footwear. Make sure you wear some good walking shoes or sneakers!

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Yet, what to wear in Maui has never baffled me because the island has no fashion pretense or “scene-y” dress code. People wear what's comfortable—I know a few locals who don't even own pants—which is a testament to the Valley Isle's casual, come-as-you-are culture.

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Can you wear jeans in Hawaii? 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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Maui is a warm, island destination with a thriving tourist industry, so people generally dress casually. It's not uncommon to have a bathing suit on under your clothes while grabbing lunch or shopping for souvenirs. Even at a sit-down dinner, you'll see a lot of floral prints, cotton, and sandals.

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