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Best Hawaiian Shirt Under $50
Tropical Storm Floral Shirt
Pair this one with swim trunks or regular shorts for an instant summer vibe. Made with quick-to-dry polyester fabric, it’ll keep you sweat-free all season long.
Most Comfortable Hawaiian Shirt
Bonobos Riviera Shirt
Counting down the days until it’s hot and sunny enough to wear this every damn day. (We’re almost there, we can fucking feel it!) Available in multiple prints, the Riviera shirt fits like a glove, and trust us, you’ll want to buy it in every style.
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Most Fun Hawaiian Shirt
Kenny Flowers Buzz Around Town Shirt
A Hawaiian shirt covered in espresso martinis? Sign us the fuck up. This Kenny Flowers option is incredibly soft, has a sunglass loop so you’ll never lose your shades (even when you’re five spressy marteens in), and will bring the party wherever you go.
Most Breathable Hawaiian Shirt
Oas Company Banana Leaf Cuba Terry Shirt
Made of terry cloth, this soft, comfy option is perfect for dozing on a lounge chair by the water. Just remember to put on your SPF before you snooze.
A lot of Hawaiian shirts go the retro route, but Todd Snyder is forward-looking with this cool, contemporary take. With oversized, embroidered palm leaves splashed across this style in a matching tonal thread, this is the shirt for the guys who want a more elevated take on a classic style.
best classic hawaiian shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Fit Hoffman Print Camp Shirt
PRL pulls out all the stops on this iconic shirt. Splashy print? Check. Rich colors that make you wish you were on an island resort, sipping a mai tai? Of course. With chinos, khakis, linen pants, or your favorite pair of shorts, this’ll stay at the top of your summer rotation.
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best breezy hawaiian shirt
Banana Republic Standard-Fit Linen Resort Shirt
Easy, breezy, lightweight linen—just what the season calls for. BR’s elevated, chic number is cool and casual, but don’t be afraid to dress it up with some leather shoes and pleated pants, too.
best versatile hawaiian shirt
Faherty Short-Sleeve Breeze Shirt
Speaking of dressing shirts up—consider this pick from Faherty to be the summertime replacement of your favorite white Oxford shirt. Throw a blazer over it! Better yet, a whole suit! Or, dress it down with shorts and sandals. It works any and every way.
best basic hawaiian shirt
Proper Cloth Red Palm Tree Aloha Camp Shirt
When I picture a Hawaiian shirt, this is pretty much the exact image that comes to mind. Red, splashy, loud, and fun. Ready for happy hour, summer BBQs, and every moment in between.
best relaxed hawaiian shirt
Nudie Jeans Arvid Pearls Hawaii Shirt
In a lightweight linen blend, this shirt is all about taking it easy. It’s the very image of relaxation—especially when you hook your sunglasses to that convenient chest pocket—and it’ll transport you to a coastal resort, even when you’re not actually there.
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best elevated hawaiian shirt
Bugatchi Jackson Tropical Print Camp Shirt
Not a fan of bright colors? Fear not—Bugatchi has proof that a desaturated Hawaiian shirt can still be stylish AF. This chic, slightly-edgy number is perfect for date nights, dinners on vacation, whatever it is—it’s easy to dress up, and slip from day to night with ease.
best embroidered hawaiian shirt
Corridor Applique Hawaiian SS Camp Shirt
Cool, funky, and fun, Corridor’s embroidered Hawaiian shirt is a summer staple. Wear it unbuttoned with a white tank top under, or buttoned-up all the way; it looks good no matter what you do, so you won’t have to stress about looking good in 100-degree weather.
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best luxe hawaiian shirt
Orlebar Brown Relaxed Fit Capri Collar Catkin Print Silk Shirt
Orlebar Brown, masters of summer style, craft a silky, luxurious Hawaiian shirt that’ll make you feel like it’s time to check into your stay at a White Lotus Resort (without the murder, though).
Best Original Hawaiian Shirt
Tombolo Le Sirenuse
A shirt perfect for island life made by Tombolo, a brand that’ll have everyone asking, “Where’d you get that?” This print is engineered from a commissioned work of art by Lucio Liguori, making it truly a one-of-a-kind garment.