According to Dictionary.com, a luau is a “feast
of Hawaiian food, usually held outdoors and usually accompanied by Hawaiian
entertainment.” Often there will be a pig roast around a fire, and don’t forget
the pineapple! They are lots of fun and may make people wonder what they should
wear to such an occasion. Fortunately there are many luau clothing choices
available.
There are different styles for luau
clothing for both men and women. This may include shirts, shorts, skirts,
dresses, and shoes. Also, a common accessory worn is called the lei. A lei is a
vibrant and colorful strand of flowers worn around the neck. They can be made
from synthetic or real flowers and be a single color or multicolored.
For men, the typical luau clothing is a
colorful Hawaiian shirt with a floral pattern, khaki or floral shorts, and
leather sandals with a masculine-colored lei around the neck. For women, there
are many more options available including floral shirts, tank tops, shorts, and
even hula wear. Hula outfits are grass skirts with a coconut bra and a lei.
Not all luau clothing has to be floral.
Sometimes it may just have a tropical pattern such as pineapples, palm trees,
or coconuts. It is fun to shop for these things when preparing for a party or
vacation. Just consider what is most appropriate for the venue before buying.
For example, as a rule, it would not be good to show up to a wedding party in a
grass skirt and coconut bra.
The most popular luau clothing style in
Hawaiian shirts for men is button down the front with a floral design. Other shirt options
can be tank tops, polos, and t-shirts with or without a tropical design. If a
plain t-shirt or tank top is worn, then a tropical pattern should be considered
for shorts. Hawaiian swimming trunks can be worn if appropriate to the
situation.
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Muumuu’s can be popular choices for women
for luau clothing. They are loose dresses in brightly colored floral patterns.
A lei is often worn with them. Women can also wear floral patterned sundresses
or skirts, shorts, and even swimwear. Like men, they can wear solid color
shirts with tropical bottoms. If it is a themed party then it is possible to
wear grass skirts.
Shorts for men and women can be khaki,
denim, floral, tropical, patterned, or solid colored. Which style to choose
depends on the type of shirt to be worn. The same fashion rules apply to both
genders. To make the best fashion choice, don’t mix too many different patterns
together at one time. For example, a good choice would be to pick a white
t-shirt with a pair of floral shorts.
Popular accessories for luau clothing for women
include sunglasses, sandals, hats, and shell necklaces. Men have the options of
a wide variety of sunglasses and hats. Hats may be made of straw or fabric and
have tropical designs on them. Women can wear floral jewelry too in addition to
all the other available choices. Sunglasses come in various shapes and colors
to match with an outfit.
The most important consideration for
choosing luau clothing is to consider if the event will be more casual or
formal. Don’t wear revealing clothing to a formal gathering. It can be fun to
color coordinate partners or family members for great photo opportunities at
the event.
Another rule of thumb to remember is that
if it is questionable as to whether it is appropriate, then don’t wear it. Check
out prices and styles before purchasing an outfit. Use good judgment in
choosing attire to have a great luau clothing experience.
