The Hawaiian shirt has earned its place in a considered wardrobe, but only when it’s cut right. Too stiff and the print looks costumey. Too boxy and you’re wearing a tent to a barbecue. The ones worth owning are the ones built to move with you, whether that means reaching across a table, sitting through a long lunch, or actually dancing at the kind of party where that feels appropriate. We’ve been looking specifically at shirts where the fabric has enough drape to hang well but enough weight to sit properly on the shoulder, and where the print is considered rather than chaotic. Camp collar done correctly. Button placement that doesn’t gap. These are not novelty items. A well chosen Hawaiian shirt worn with the right trousers and a clean pair of loafers is one of the better summer looks a man can put together. We’ve done the sorting. These are the ones that hold up in real life.
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The Hawaiian shirt has earned its place in a considered wardrobe, but only when it's cut right. Too stiff and the print looks costumey. Too boxy and you're wearing a tent to a barbecue. The ones worth owning are the ones built to move with you, whether that means reaching across a table, sitting through a long lunch, or actually dancing at the kind of party where that feels appropriate. We've been looking specifically at shirts where the fabric has enough drape to hang well but enough weight to sit properly on the shoulder, and where the print is considered rather than chaotic. Camp collar done correctly. Button placement that doesn't gap. These are not novelty items. A well chosen Hawaiian shirt worn with the right trousers and a clean pair of loafers is one of the better summer looks a man can put together. We've done the sorting. These are the ones that hold up in real life.
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