20 Aloha Shirts That Prove the Hawaiian Trend Is Far From Cheesy (2024)

Amazon is chock full of cheap Hawaiian shirts at such great prices that you could end up with one for every day of the week. Start with this style, a touch of island life in cooler tones to subtly sport the trend, without overwhelming the eyes.

This Hawaiian shirt with stretch is the perfect style to throw on on a hot day and stay comfortable. Perfect for channeling a laid-back beachside mood even if you’re stuck in the city on a weekend. In addition, it's buttery soft and wrinkle-resistant, courtesy of the signature Aloha shirt fabric rayon. Under $50 nonetheless, for an Amazon find, this one is lit.

While Walmart is a treasure trove for cheap Hawaiian shirts, you would not believe that you can find this long-time Hawaii-based brand there, selling this bona fide Aloha style in silk-like fabric for any casual spring and summer outing. Really, this is as authentic as Hawaiian shirts can get.

This nostalgic Hawaiian shirt makes it feel like summer is right around the corner. It’s cut with a roomy fit, giving it a retro-yet-fashion-forward vibe. And the print is definitely what you'll want to see in a Hawaiian shirt—so casual that it means business.

People are going gaga over how this Hawaiian shirt fits just right: roomy at the waist for comfort but still looks tailored, hem is short for an untucked flex, and the sleeves show just the right tad of muscles. And did we mention the light, stretchy fabric that’ll keep you moving on?

Talk about a no-brainer Aloha shirt: Patagonia’s got everything in spades from price to comfort to breathability to a clean look. Available in several prints that are perfect for weekend hangs with the boys or a night out at the bar.

Instead of playing down the pattern, J.Crew condenses it instead to create a print that is dressy yet versatile, fun yet elevated. In a classic fit and Oxford cut nonetheless, should you want to dress up for a summer diner party, it’ll go swell with chinos plus loafers, or jeans plus dress sneakers.

Thanks to slim tailoring, Bonobos is one of the places to get the best Hawaiian shirts. It’s hard not to look forward to longer days ahead when you’re sporting this colorful purple and coral version that’s surprisingly wearable with dark jeans. Available in short to long lengths, slim to athletic fit, it's also stretchy for on-the-go style flex.

Stripping a busy pattern down to just a couple of floral motifs (and two neat pockets) keeps this Hawaiian shirt from being overwhelming. Dress it up by topping it with a blazer and pleated pants and wear it to work on summer Fridays, or wear it down with swim trunks or sweat shorts—we'll be damned if this style doesn't flatter you.

What Lululemon’s camp shirts lack in the variety of prints—there are only two worthy of being called Hawaiian—they’ve more than made up in performance and comfort. They’re breathable, stretchy, sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and in a laid-back relaxed fit that’s perfect for summer. For traveling or beach days.

We can’t talk about Hawaiian shirts without giving a shoutout to Tommy Bahama—the causal wear brand churns out tropical designs that are at the forefront front of preppy, frat summer style. But its newest selection of Aloha shirts is elevated, to boot, in patterns that feel elegant and aren’t overwhelming, crafted in performance materials that are silky, cooling, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and travel-ready.

For the most sizzling days of summer, linen is not merely enough, which is why Wellen’s linen-rayon blend Aloha shirt can lend a thorough upgrade—made of two ultra-breathable materials, it’ll surely be extra breezy and soft. With an easy-going fit inspired by surfing culture, it really lets you stay cool in the heat.

If Hawaiian florals and palms and even fruits are just your taste, Scotch & Soda’s breezy camp collar shirts will be your statement piece for summer. These stunners pair well with jeans, chinos, or shorts in prints that are just as wild. As camp shirts made in Viscose, they’re also comfortable as hell.

For an elevated Hawaiian shirt look you won’t see anyone else in, score Todd Snyder's latest camp shirt in a bright, poppy print inspired by vintage art. Really, it has that same playful energy you expect with a Hawaiian shirt, but with a unique pattern that makes it wearable art. Made in Tencel, it's also incredibly soft and breathable for wearing all day, and the fit drapes nicely over you.

Rock an ode to the classic Hawaiian shirt with this stylish palm frond print in a darker, more elevated tone that doesn’t scream “I need a vacation.” Appropriate to wear to brunch or the bar, wherever your weekend takes you, this toned-down Aloha shirt is also stretchy.

We’re throwing it back to your parents’ era, when the beer was cheaper and fashion was so bad it was actually good. This Hawaiian shirt made in a blend of hemp, Lyocell, and elastane has a straight fit that is stretchy and incredibly soft. Wear it for a wild night out or all day long, it'll make you look good and feel good.

You’ll feel like you’re on a beach vacation in this soft, Hawaiian shirt made with soft, breathable linen. Can be worn tucked or untucked, it'll feel refreshing with each wear, making it seem like new every time you put it on.

We love a Hawaiian shirt with stretch because it will take you from the beach to a casual dinner, without losing its shape along the way. Bugatchi's shirt, however, has an eight-way stretch to top all other stretch Aloha shirts. Other than that, it's quick-drying, moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant, breathable, and thermal regulating, making it a Hawaiian shirt you'll actually want to wear all day. (If this print is not your cup of tea, Bugatchi has plenty of others.)

Trying to score the best Hawaiian shirts to get your tropical freak on? Look no further than this Ralph Lauren retro style. It's lightweight, and the beach-inspired print doesn't scream "Hawaiian" shirt. In fact, pair it with your best dress trousers or chinos, they'll still look dandy.

Still dilly-dallying over if that Aloha print looks too much? Well, Rails has churned out several—from jungles to floral—that look casual and decent for everyday wardrobe, but can still function as summer style flex when the occasion calls for it. Their lightweight linen-rayon blend also puts you at easy when you’re wearing it outside.