Men's Aloha Shirts

HISDERN Aloha Shirt Review: Months of Wear in Hilo Rain
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HISDERN Aloha Shirt Review: Months of Wear in Hilo Rain

Six months of Hilo weather, backyard luau, and washing machine cycles. Here is how Kimo's HISDERN aloha shirt actually held up.

HISDERN vs a Pricey Island-Label Aloha Shirt: Is the Name Worth It?
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HISDERN vs a Pricey Island-Label Aloha Shirt: Is the Name Worth It?

A six-month Hilo comparison between the HISDERN men's aloha shirt and a well-known island-label shirt. Is the name worth the extra cost?

10 Reasons a Men's Aloha Shirt Beats a Polo
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10 Reasons a Men's Aloha Shirt Beats a Polo

A retired school teacher from Hilo compares her husband's HISDERN aloha shirt to his old polos, and the polos have been in the drawer ever since.

The Aloha Shirt That Saved Our Family Luau Photo
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The Aloha Shirt That Saved Our Family Luau Photo

How one HISDERN aloha shirt turned a chaotic family photo into the one my sister-in-law actually kept up.

How to Wash and Care for a Men's Aloha Shirt So the Print Lasts
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How to Wash and Care for a Men's Aloha Shirt So the Print Lasts

The cold-water, gentle-cycle, line-dry routine that keeps a printed aloha shirt bright, from a grandma in Hilo who has washed them for decades.

HISDERN Aloha Shirt: An Honest Look at Fit, Fabric and Wear
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HISDERN Aloha Shirt: An Honest Look at Fit, Fabric and Wear

Six months of wearing, washing and luau testing on Kimo. The honest version of this HISDERN aloha shirt review, including the wrinkles, the print and the parts the listing photos never show.

Muumuu Dresses

MAKABO Muumuu Review: Living in It Through a Hilo Summer
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MAKABO Muumuu Review: Living in It Through a Hilo Summer

Six months of daily wear in Hilo's heat and rain. How the MAKABO kaftan-style muumuu held up through gardening, luau, and Sunday church.

MAKABO Muumuu vs a Kaftan Cover-Up: What Is Really the Difference?
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MAKABO Muumuu vs a Kaftan Cover-Up: What Is Really the Difference?

Two loose dresses, one closet. Here is how the MAKABO muumuu and a classic kaftan cover-up actually differ, and which one I reach for in Hilo.

10 Reasons a Muumuu Is the Coolest Dress for Warm Weather
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10 Reasons a Muumuu Is the Coolest Dress for Warm Weather

After six months of Hilo heat, garden days, and family luaus, here is why the MAKABO muumuu is the dress I reach for first.

The Muumuu I Wore All Day in the Garden
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The Muumuu I Wore All Day in the Garden

A retired music teacher in Hilo spent a rainy morning in the MAKABO muumuu and never changed out of it. Six months later, here is her honest take.

How to Style a Muumuu for a Family Luau
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How to Style a Muumuu for a Family Luau

Five simple steps for wearing a muumuu to a family luau, from fit to fabric to the last photo of the night.

MAKABO Muumuu: An Honest Review of Fit, Fabric and Washing
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MAKABO Muumuu: An Honest Review of Fit, Fabric and Washing

After six months of wearing and washing the MAKABO muumuu in Hilo, here is the honest truth about the fit, the fabric, the wrinkles, and the hem.

Women's Hawaiian Tops

LILYCHIC Women's Hawaiian Shirt Review: Long-Term Wear
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LILYCHIC Women's Hawaiian Shirt Review: Long-Term Wear

After six months of church services, luau parties, and rainy Hilo afternoons, here's how the LILYCHIC Hawaiian shirt held up, and what I'd tell a friend before she orders one.

LILYCHIC vs CHICGAL: Two Women's Hawaiian Shirts Compared
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LILYCHIC vs CHICGAL: Two Women's Hawaiian Shirts Compared

I wore both for six months in Hilo. One is the shirt I reach for every Sunday. The other I hand to women who like a neater line.

10 Reasons to Wear a Women's Hawaiian Shirt
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10 Reasons to Wear a Women's Hawaiian Shirt

A soft, relaxed LILYCHIC women's Hawaiian shirt with coconut-style buttons, worn and washed for six months in Hilo. Here is why it stays in my rotation.

The Hawaiian Shirt I Wore to Play Ukulele on Sunday
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The Hawaiian Shirt I Wore to Play Ukulele on Sunday

A Sunday at church, a ukulele in my lap, and the LILYCHIC shirt that has held up through six months of Hilo rain, potluck spills, and family photos.

How to Dress Up a Women's Hawaiian Shirt for a Party
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How to Dress Up a Women's Hawaiian Shirt for a Party

One LILYCHIC shirt, five party-ready looks, and the little details that make a Hawaiian shirt feel dressed up instead of just casual.

LILYCHIC Women's Hawaiian Shirt: An Honest Review
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LILYCHIC Women's Hawaiian Shirt: An Honest Review

Six months of wearing the LILYCHIC women's Hawaiian shirt to church, parties, and backyard luau. The honest fit, fabric, and washing notes nobody puts in the product description.

Men's Matching Sets

COOFANDY Hawaiian Matching Set Review: Long-Term Wear
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COOFANDY Hawaiian Matching Set Review: Long-Term Wear

Six months of washing, wearing, and packing this two-piece set, and what it taught me about buying vacation clothes that last.

COOFANDY Hawaiian Set vs Buying the Shirt and Shorts Separately
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COOFANDY Hawaiian Set vs Buying the Shirt and Shorts Separately

After six months of wearing and washing both, here is when the COOFANDY matching set makes sense and when separate pieces are the better call.

10 Reasons a Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts Set Works for Vacation
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10 Reasons a Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts Set Works for Vacation

One outfit, zero decisions. Why the COOFANDY matching set has become the first thing Kimo packs.

The Hawaiian Set That Made Our Family Photo Easy
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The Hawaiian Set That Made Our Family Photo Easy

How a two-piece COOFANDY set ended the pre-photo argument in our house and became the easiest outfit Kimo owns.

How to Pack a Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts Set for a Trip
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How to Pack a Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts Set for a Trip

Five steps for packing a flower-print shirt and matching shorts so they arrive wrinkle-free and ready for photos.

COOFANDY Hawaiian Matching Set: An Honest Review
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COOFANDY Hawaiian Matching Set: An Honest Review

Six months of washing, line drying, luaus and holiday photos. Here is the honest version of COOFANDY's flower-print two-piece set.

Keiki Hawaiian Shirts

Boys Cotton Hawaiian Shirt Review: A Season of Grandkid Wear
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Boys Cotton Hawaiian Shirt Review: A Season of Grandkid Wear

Six months of luaus, church, beach picnics, and regular washing. This is what I learned about the siliteelon boys cotton Hawaiian shirt.

Cotton vs Polyester: Which Boys Aloha Shirt Holds Up?
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Cotton vs Polyester: Which Boys Aloha Shirt Holds Up?

Six months of luaus, washes, and family photos. Here is how the siliteelon cotton shirt compares to a polyester aloha shirt for a growing boy.

10 Reasons Every Grandson Needs a Hawaiian Shirt
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10 Reasons Every Grandson Needs a Hawaiian Shirt

A grandmother from Hilo on why every grandson should have a siliteelon Hawaiian shirt in the closet, from birthday luau to holiday photos.

Dressing the Grandkids for the Family Luau
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Dressing the Grandkids for the Family Luau

How one grandmother found a cotton Hawaiian shirt that survives a backyard luau, a photo session, and the washing machine.

How to Pick the Right Size Hawaiian Shirt for a Boy
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How to Pick the Right Size Hawaiian Shirt for a Boy

Measure first, read the chart second, and size up one when he is between sizes. A grandmother's simple system for getting a boys' Hawaiian shirt right the first time.

Boys Cotton Hawaiian Shirt: An Honest Review
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Boys Cotton Hawaiian Shirt: An Honest Review

Six months of real wear on a grandson who lives in shorts. What nobody tells you about the siliteelon boys cotton Hawaiian shirt, from sizing to washing to how it holds up in photos.

All Reviews

HISDERN Aloha Shirt Review: Months of Wear in Hilo Rain
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HISDERN Aloha Shirt Review: Months of Wear in Hilo Rain

Six months of Hilo weather, backyard luau, and washing machine cycles. Here is how Kimo's HISDERN aloha shirt actually held up.

HISDERN Aloha Shirt: An Honest Look at Fit, Fabric and Wear
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HISDERN Aloha Shirt: An Honest Look at Fit, Fabric and Wear

Six months of wearing, washing and luau testing on Kimo. The honest version of this HISDERN aloha shirt review, including the wrinkles, the print and the parts the listing photos never show.

MAKABO Muumuu Review: Living in It Through a Hilo Summer
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MAKABO Muumuu Review: Living in It Through a Hilo Summer

Six months of daily wear in Hilo's heat and rain. How the MAKABO kaftan-style muumuu held up through gardening, luau, and Sunday church.

MAKABO Muumuu: An Honest Review of Fit, Fabric and Washing
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MAKABO Muumuu: An Honest Review of Fit, Fabric and Washing

After six months of wearing and washing the MAKABO muumuu in Hilo, here is the honest truth about the fit, the fabric, the wrinkles, and the hem.

LILYCHIC Women's Hawaiian Shirt Review: Long-Term Wear
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LILYCHIC Women's Hawaiian Shirt Review: Long-Term Wear

After six months of church services, luau parties, and rainy Hilo afternoons, here's how the LILYCHIC Hawaiian shirt held up, and what I'd tell a friend before she orders one.

LILYCHIC Women's Hawaiian Shirt: An Honest Review
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LILYCHIC Women's Hawaiian Shirt: An Honest Review

Six months of wearing the LILYCHIC women's Hawaiian shirt to church, parties, and backyard luau. The honest fit, fabric, and washing notes nobody puts in the product description.

COOFANDY Hawaiian Matching Set Review: Long-Term Wear
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COOFANDY Hawaiian Matching Set Review: Long-Term Wear

Six months of washing, wearing, and packing this two-piece set, and what it taught me about buying vacation clothes that last.

COOFANDY Hawaiian Matching Set: An Honest Review
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COOFANDY Hawaiian Matching Set: An Honest Review

Six months of washing, line drying, luaus and holiday photos. Here is the honest version of COOFANDY's flower-print two-piece set.

Boys Cotton Hawaiian Shirt Review: A Season of Grandkid Wear
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Boys Cotton Hawaiian Shirt Review: A Season of Grandkid Wear

Six months of luaus, church, beach picnics, and regular washing. This is what I learned about the siliteelon boys cotton Hawaiian shirt.

Boys Cotton Hawaiian Shirt: An Honest Review
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Boys Cotton Hawaiian Shirt: An Honest Review

Six months of real wear on a grandson who lives in shorts. What nobody tells you about the siliteelon boys cotton Hawaiian shirt, from sizing to washing to how it holds up in photos.

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