ALOHA!
So if you are soon off to Hawaii for your vacation, you have probably comes across a bunch of lists that tell you to go to a luau so you can experience a bit of Hawaiian culture.
After all, you’re in Hawaii which has a history with a culture far different from any other culture on the mainland United States.
So going to a luau will allow you to see a little bit of what Hawaiian entertainment is like with food, music, and dancing!
But…
What should you wear to a luau in Hawaii?
These matching Hawaiian outfits! 😉
But really…
In short, your normal clothes will be just fine!
For kids and teens, the types of clothes that they wear to school would work out just fine.
For adults, the types of clothes you wear when you eat out at a casual restaurant will likely work out just fine.
But, you’re in Hawaii, and going to a luau means lots of very Hawaiian moments to capture with your camera. 😉
So, you just might want to wear a little bit of clothes that represent Hawaii as we know it 😉 to go with that lei flower necklace you’ll get.
And for that…
Below is a list of very Hawaiian outfits for you to take a look at.
Side note!
See about the best shoes for hiking in Hawaii and what to wear snorkeling in Hawaii! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Waikiki that will give you Hawaii vibes!
Hawaiian outfits for the ALOHA look 😉
If you just can’t wait until you get to Hawaii to shop for Hawaiian clothes 😉 have a look:
- Hawaiian dresses for women here and here
- Hawaiian shirts for men here
- Cute Hawaiian dresses for girls here
- Cute Hawaiian shirts for boys here
- Must-see 😉 >> Matching Hawaiian outfits for couples here
Pictures of Hawaii vacationers at a luau
Now, to see people who are at a luau similar to the one you’ll be attending in Hawaii, here next are some pictures. This will show you that people really do wear normal clothes! Seeing is believing. 😉
First up are these pictures at the Polynesian Cultural Center. These are pictures of visitors and performers on a canoe. But the images we care about for the purposes of what to wear to a luau are the pictures that you see of regular people, and not the performers.
You can also see people in the background and what they’re wearing in some of the pictures with the performers. This is not at the luau, but most people in these pictures very likely attended the luau in the evening. This means that’s how they were dressed at the luau.
Next, take a look at these pictures. These are images at the same place, but this time it’s later in the evening, at the luau or buffet. You can see some pictures of people sitting and eating to see what they are wearing.
So, as you can see, it’s quite normal to wear normal clothes to a luau!
But you will definitely also see some people in Hawaiian attire, because again, need to get those very Hawaiian looking pictures. 😉
So if you do decide to wear Hawaiian outfits at the luau you’re going to, you won’t be alone!
So go ahead and get matching Hawaiian outfits, like these very aloha outfits! 😀
ALOHA!
HAPPY LUAU PLANNING!
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what to pack for hawaii >> what to wear snorkeling – what to wear hiking
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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!
- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel:
- walking sandals:
I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
see more:
- What to wear hiking
- What to wear snorkeling