Fashion with Hawaiian shirts

Talking about a must have or essential may be saying too much, but what is clear is that Hawaiian shirts are a must-have item for spring / summer.

Whether on the beach or in town, this casual shirt will help you bring summery optimism to a fairly large variety of looks. And it is that, although it may seem the opposite, one of its advantages is versatility.

Getting to know Hawaiian shirts

Before using any garment in general, it never hurts to learn a little about its history and its design. That can help to integrate it more naturally in the looks. So let's start by explaining where do they come from and what are their hallmarks of these cheerful shirts.

History

Associated with tourists, in the 50s it began to be used as a summer and light garment. Creators like Fiorucci would recover it in the 80s for youth fashion. Today, Hawaiian shirts are once again popular. There are many important clothing brands that bet on this type of shirt in their collections.

Integrated

Hawaiian shirts are usually brightly colored, although this is not always the case. Variations that use neutral colors have been made for some time in order to bring them closer to a larger audience. Like bowling shirts and pajamas, its neck is open style, which is known in English as camp-collar. Thus, it is considered a mistake to refer to a printed shirt as Hawaiian if its neck is normal. The open neck is an essential requirement, since much of its essence resides in it.

The largest amount of skin exposed at the collar compared to normal shirts, coupled with the fluidity of the fabric and its relaxed cut (detached from the body), makes it an ideal garment for high temperatures.

However, its greatest hallmark may be its striking patterns. Motifs of all kinds have been joining the classics of flowers, birds and fruits. These are not always as colorful as before, but they maintain their generous size and continue to spread over the entire surface. So despite the changes, it has not become a dress shirt, but is still a fairly relaxed piece of clothing.

Ideas to combine Hawaiian shirts

Often doubts arise about the garments with which to accompany them. However, thanks to their versatility, there are numerous options when combining them. It is highly likely that in your wardrobe you have enough clothes to create several different looks with them. The first rule, however, is to keep the rest of the look as clean and classic as possible.

Hawaiian shirt + Jeans

Hawaiian shirts make a good team with jeans. You can choose between skinny, straight and tapered jeans. Just make sure they are smooth (or at least the trimmings are small and inconspicuous) to avoid the confusion of creating two focal points. Add some white sneakers for a simple and stylish casual look.

Hawaiian shirt + Basic T-shirt

This garment allows you to create two layers on the top when the day is not very sunny or we simply want to give it a more casual touch. Put your Hawaiian shirt open over a basic tee. It is important that the shirt is white to keep the shades of the look in balance.

Hawaiian shirt + shorts

Being a garment with such a markedly summery aesthetic, it is not surprising that it works wonderfully with shorts of all kinds, including sartorial swimsuits and shorts. In this case it is not necessary that it be of a neutral color, but it can be a bright color as is the case, since if there is a place and a time when it is good to be colorful, those are the beach and holidays if you doubt.

Hawaiian shirt + Denim jacket

Spring marks the beginning of the Hawaiian shirt season, which will run through the end of summer and even longer. In the early stages of the warm months, the temperatures are not warm enough to carry alone. Fortunately, they work really well with denim jackets. Any jacket in general will also help you tone it down if that is what you want. At the bottom you can use jeans or chinos.

Hawaiian shirt + dress pants

Hawaiian shirts can be used to replace formal tops. Combine them with your dress pants to achieve a personal, unexpected and above all, very stylish effect. Consider tucking it into your pants for a more defined and elegant silhouette.

Hawaiian Shirt + Suit

Fashion houses are managing to bring suits to new generations through trends such as athleisure and Hawaiian shirts, which strip this garment of its uniform effect. When combining this type of shirt with a suit, it is important to assess the context. This will help you to choose the most suitable colors and pattern in the event that it occurs. And the same happens with footwear. Sneakers, dress shoes, loafers, and even sandals work well. It all depends on the context.