Hawaiian shirts and fedoras

[Landman]

I bought a Hilo Hattie shirt online recently and really like it but it fits a little small. I bought the size I normally buy in other shirts. Do you guys find they fit a little small? I was wondering for my next shirt if I should order a size larger or this was just an anomaly.

 

[jamespowers]

I bought a Hilo Hattie shirt online recently and really like it but it fits a little small. I bought the size I normally buy in other shirts. Do you guys find they fit a little small? I was wondering for my next shirt if I should order a size larger or this was just an anomaly.

Order it larger. In my experience, it is a good idea to get the extra room----I have about a dozen and they can run small.

 

[mikespens]

I bought a Hilo Hattie shirt online recently and really like it but it fits a little small. I bought the size I normally buy in other shirts. Do you guys find they fit a little small? I was wondering for my next shirt if I should order a size larger or this was just an anomaly.

Mike, you didn't mention new or pre-owned. If new I would assume the sizing is normal but I've always bought off Ebay and never trust the size tags since the previous owner likely didn't follow the washing instructions and the result is always shrinkage with cotton, silk, and rayon. I always ask for the actual measurements if the seller doesn't list them as they should in their listing. This is especially true if buying vintage wool Pendletons too.

 

[jamespowers]

Mike, you didn't mention new or pre-owned. If new I would assume the sizing is normal but I've always bought off Ebay and never trust the size tags since the previous owner likely didn't follow the washing instructions and the result is always shrinkage with cotton, silk, and rayon. I always ask for the actual measurements if the seller doesn't list them as they should in their listing. This is especially true if buying vintage wool Pendletons too.

Oh yes! Especially on anything wool.

 

[Lando]

Another big hat hawaiian day. Weather is finally starting to turn though. My hawaiian days are finally numbered I think.

Great shirts and hats all around guys.

 

[mikespens]

Getting a break with the weather for another week over here but the days are getting numbered. Nice big rig on top and wild color display on your chest, look'n chill Lando.

Reviewed the whole thread from the beginning today and it's been fun keeping it going.

 

[Landman]

James & Mike,

Thanks for your input. I bought it off of Ebay. It was new with tags but I guess it could have been a defective shirt. I can still wear it but it is better worn tucked in. Which, in my opinion, defeats the purpose of a Hawaiian shirt! One size larger would have been perfect.

Lando, that is a big hat! Looks great with the shirt.

 

[mikespens]

Went to a vintage car show today, it was fantastic. Here's me with a previously posted Kahala and BSHW pandora next to an Alfa Romeo 6C by Figoni

 

[dh66]

Looks lile a good day for you Mike. Lando that combination is great. Really like the vintage looking design of the shirt. Your big hat inspired me to break out a western of my own. Unknown brand hat with new to me Hilo Hattie (sorry for the re-run)

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[Jedwbpm]

Today as fall is coming to New England I wore my Akubra Federation III ( a hat you don't see often here). To go with it a new Hawian Shirt I won from eBay. Do you all reconize it? It's the shirt that the Toll Takers wear on thr Florida Turnpike.

Jeff

 

[dh66]

That is one sweet shirt. Growing up here in the south, a quick trip down to the Florida gulf coast was an (at least) annual affair. I love Florida themed aloha shirts.

 

[mikespens]

Nice post dh66, looks like you've got your own vintage car background. 60's Falcon?

Jeff, the mood shows through. Hope you didn't have to roll and employee for the shirt

 

[hatsRme]

Jeff, you can moonlight now!

 

[hatophile]

That is one sweet shirt. Growing up here in the south, a quick trip down to the Florida gulf coast was an (at least) annual affair. I love Florida themed aloha shirts.

+1, I have one of those somewhere...

 

[dh66]

Good eye Mike, close. Not quite in the same league as your alfa, but I see it more often. (goes quite well with a Hawaiian shirt too)

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[jamespowers]

Went to a vintage car show today, it was fantastic. Here's me with a previously posted Kahala and BSHW pandora next to an Alfa Romeo 6C by Figoni

You can't go wrong with a Kahala hawaiian shirt. I also like the Iolanis as well.
As an aside for everyone, did you know that Hilo Hattie has emerged from bankruptcy and is now owned by another brand started in the late 80s called Royal Hawaiian Creations?
Hilo Hattie would be spinning in her grave like a lathe if she knew what happened to her empire....

 

[mikespens]

Unfortunate turn of events for Hilo Hatties jp, capitalism is a cruel steam roller. Like my Kahala's best, I haven't found a suitable Iolanis yet but the ones I've seen look nice.

dh66, I knew Falcon wasn't right because of that little tail fin but knew it was a Ford tail light. A Galaxie is even kooler, A Galaxie 500 even more so.

 

[dh66]

Fri. Is here at last. Beautiful day, only got to high 80s, perfect to keep this thread breathing.
My most subtle hs, a gift from the mother-in-law many years ago, with my Dobbs stingy milan - backbone (headbone?) of my summer wardrobe.

btw Mike - not 500, but is 2dr ht


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[mikespens]

btw Mike - not 500, but is 2dr ht

Close enough dh66, 2 doors rule. Can't see the best part of that shirt!

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...Aloha-Shirts&p=1684423&viewfull=1#post1684423

Thanks for keeping the flame alive too, weather up here really took a dive today.

 

[Lando]

And the thread lives on lol . A very nice Buckaroo came in and it was well warm enough to keep the Hawaiians out as well.