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The Best Vintage Hawaiian Shirts for Men

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Vintage Hawaiian shirts are making a big comeback in men's fashion. With their bold tropical prints and retro island vibes, these statement shirts are a stylish way to show off your personality. Read on to learn more about the history of Men's Hawaiian shirts , why they deserve a place in your closet, and where to find the best vintage picks. A Brief History of Hawaiian Shirts The Hawaiian shirt traces its origins back to the early 1900s when Japanese immigrants brought over traditional kimono fabrics to Hawaii's shores. The lightweight materials were ideal for island life. By the 1930s, entrepreneurs in Honolulu began manufacturing and marketing "Hawaiian shirts" to tourists. The designs exploded in popularity after WWII. Returning soldiers brought back the brightly patterned shirts as souvenirs. By the 1950s, Hawaiian shirts were a full-on fashion craze in the US, aided by Elvis Presley and Hollywood stars wearing them on big screens. Over the decades, the artis...

Styling a Hawaiian Shirt The Right Way

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Hawaiian shirts, also known as Aloha shirts have their origin in Hawaii. They are characterized with short sleeves, bold prints, a collar, a chest pocket and are buttoned down. They mostly feature floral patterns or Polynesian motifs and are usually styled as informal wear. Men’s Hawaiian shirts are not like the usual shirts that you can style however you like. There are some things you must keep in mind when you are buying and wearing a Hawaiian shirt. Here’s how to style the Hawaiian shirt right: • Fit: You must only buy a Hawaiian shirt of your exact size. Despite Aloha shirts mostly being worn untucked, you should not buy a shirt that’s too large for you. Some aloha shirts are meant to be tucked in but they too are not supposed to be too loose. Therefore, you should always remember to get a shirt that’s in your size. • Colors: Hawaiian shirts come in bold colorful prints. You can team them up with solid neutral shades to balance out the bold prints. Colors like beige, black, brown...