How to Style a Men's Hawaiian Shirt

Botanical Hawaiian shirt styled with sand-colored shorts and leather sandals — Styling inspiration

A Hawaiian shirt, often called an aloha shirt, brings color and character to a warm-weather wardrobe. Styling it well can be simple: give the print room, choose the fit deliberately and dress for the place you are going.

Let the shirt lead

Pair a lively botanical print with plain trousers or shorts. Use one of the quieter colors in the shirt as your starting point. The Blue Lagoon men's resort shirt combines electric blue, palms and white tropical blooms. Simple ivory or navy separates let those details stand out.

Prefer a darker ground? The Tropical Leaves shirt brings green foliage to black. Browse the resort shirt collection for the exact product and current availability.

Choose the fit from measurements

A relaxed look does not require guessing a larger size. Compare the product's garment measurements with a button-up shirt that already fits you well. Pay particular attention to chest width, back length and how much room you want when the shirt is buttoned.

Flat chest width is not chest circumference. Follow the labels in the exact size guide, and ask for help if the measurement format is unclear.

From the beach to an outdoor lunch

Wear a resort shirt open over a plain tee for an informal layer, or button it with simple shorts for lunch. For a coordinated getaway wardrobe, explore men's swim trunks and board shorts. Choose the swim piece for its own fit and construction rather than expecting a matching print to guarantee a matching size.

A quieter option for coastal evenings

Tonal designs such as Sea Glass and Rose Tide offer a more restrained palette. Wear with plain trousers and understated shoes. For another collared option, explore resort polos or the knits and linen-blend separates in Afterglow.

Read the fabric and care information

A tropical print does not identify the fabric. Elara's printed resort shirts use polyester poplin with a cotton hand-feel; other shirts in the assortment may use different materials. Read the exact product's Details and Care sections before ordering.

Check production and shipping times if you are buying for a vacation. For fit questions, contact us before purchasing. Explore men's Hawaiian shirts and aloha-inspired resort shirts.