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Hawaiian Shirts - Aloha Shirts

mikespens

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Thanks Dale. It wasn't really priced vintage either so don't feel too bad about busting my average budget on it. Gonna try not to let it be a hanger queen but it likely will be if it is indeed Rayon.
 

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Does anyone know of a vendor who makes new reproduction pre-war Hawaiian shirts?

I don't know of one p51 but that doesn't mean there isn't. If there is, it would likely be Japanese and priced and sized accordingly. I base my guess on the fact the popularity of Aloha shirts was post-war.
 

mikespens

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Thanks bl@ster, I'd pretty much conceded I'd never find a vintage shirt in my size let alone one I liked too. If anything, it's pretty roomy but rather have that than too tight. Gives me some more room to "grow" into it ;)
 
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Sweeeeeet!!!! You can't go wrong with tikis. I notice it even has the little loop for the top buttonhole. That is one primo shirt Mike.

Have a rum drink for me while you're wearing it, would you?

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mikespens

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Roger wilco Dale. I even have 2 different Hawaiian rums on hand ;)

No button loop collar, just an optical illusion. Has a normal top button which I really don't get.
 
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Must need to get my glasses recharged. It's still an awesome pattern, and I'm still jealous. Enjoy it in good health.

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p51

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Has a normal top button which I really don't get.
Just curious, was it ever considered in fashion to wear them buttoned all the up, or maybe even worn with a tie or with a suit?
I once looked at a 50s hawaiian shirt at an antique place (didn't buy it, I have a few I bought on the Hawaiian trip which i never wear). I noticed it, too, buttoned all the way to the collar.
 

Smithy

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Just curious, was it ever considered in fashion to wear them buttoned all the up, or maybe even worn with a tie or with a suit?
I once looked at a 50s hawaiian shirt at an antique place (didn't buy it, I have a few I bought on the Hawaiian trip which i never wear). I noticed it, too, buttoned all the way to the collar.

Surely that goes against the innate function of a Hawaiian shirt. It's meant to be a casual, loose garment to wear in warm, humid tropical climes. They just wouldn't look right buttoned all the way up and certainly not with a tie. That's just MHO of course though.

I have a couple which I love when the horrible Australian summer is properly in full swing.
 

mikespens

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Thanks BH.

I'd have to agree with Smithy concerning buttoning the collar all the way up. Many Aloha shirts have a top button though so suppose it's an option for those who must button up or try and match a tie. I have also seen Aloha print sport coats. An earlier post here shows an actor in a Hawaiian Noir film wearing an Aloha print shirt with a traditional sport coat. Doesn't make sense to me though.

nick123, I have many fond memories of Tiki Kulture when I was a kid. You can still spot Tiki skeletons around Tacoma if you look closely. I'm ready for the comeback!
 

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Reyn Spooner "Spooner Cloth" reverse print.

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