What is Hawaiian dress code?

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. Breakfasts – Come “as you are.” Shirts and sandals or casual shoes are required. Bathing suit cover-up is fine.



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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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Locals refer to evening wear as Aloha attire. Think dressy casual, a style that welcomes sandals in place of high heels and floral dresses instead of cocktail ones. So, if you've already packed a lovely sundress or two and some fancy sandals, you don't even have to wonder what to wear in Hawaii come evening.

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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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For a relaxed but attractive look, there is no better option than to wear a round neck t-shirt under your Hawaiian shirt. In fact, you can choose a colorful t-shirt that contrasts with the print. Choose a bold pattern for the Hawaiian shirt and wear it open with a T-shirt underneath.

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The small, shorter lei that many Hawaiians wear around their heads is the haku. This regal lei is often for special occasions. It can be crafted from flowers, or it may be made with flowers with greenery woven in around them. The process of sewing or braiding this lei together is where the word haku comes from.

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