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17 Hawaiian Print Clothing & Accesory Items To Pay Tribute To Your Dad's Favorite Shirt All Year Round

There’s no sartorial option that screams summer quite as much as classic Hawaiian print clothing. However, the same print on that horrid button-down your dad insists on wearing almost every day in the summer is actually an all-year must. You see, Hawaiian print isn’t just for dads, uncles, or grandpas trying to be hip. It's a super cute and wearable pattern that'll add a touch of retro chic vibes to any outfit, any time.

Hawaiian print is colorful, full of flowers, extremely bright, and irrevocably cheery — all perfect characteristics for clothes, no matter the season. Your dad’s old fraternity shirt from college might be a hopeless case, sure. However, those beautiful blouses, printed shorts, and ultra sweet rompers will carry you month to month.

Here are 17 Hawaiian print clothing and accessory items that are sure to be your trusted companions for the rest of summer and beyond, in both plus and straight sizes. The print is cooler than you think, I promise. Plus, your pops would surely agree.

by Melodi Erdogan

Button-Down

Sure, when you think tropical, it’s natural to think of bright, in-your-face colors. This black and white palm leaf pattern proves that’s not the only way to go, though.

Tropical Leaf Print Shirt, $16, forever21.com

Blouse

Work a fun, tropical print into your work wardrobe with a tailored blouse like this one. In a classic fit and a timeless design, this shirt would work well with basic cardigans, blazers, and trousers.

Polished And Poised Top, $35, modcloth.com

Sneakers

Shoes might not seem like the first place to start when trying out a new print, but why not? With these beautiful shoes in existence, it’s clearly possible to rock a tropical print on your feet.

Vans Classic Slip-On Sneaker in Hawaiian Floral, $55, vans.com

Romper

This romper may seem like it has a little too much going on at first, what with its open back, slits on the sleeves, and a busy and colorful palm tree pattern. Somehow, though, it just works.

Surf Gypsy Hawaiian Leaf Print Open Sleeve Beach Romper, $67, asos.com

Maxi Dress

Most dads can get behind Tommy Bahama, so convince yours to go shopping with you and then show him this maxi dress. There’s a 99.9 percent chance he’s going to love the bright tropical print and buy it for ya. If that’s not a successful shopping day, then I don’t know what is.

Happy Hibiscus Maxi Dress, $178, tommybahama.com

Scarf

If you’re easily overwhelmed by prints, the best way to embrace tropical designs might be through accessories. This printed palm tree scarf isn’t too busy and features muted tones of black, white, and gray.

Palm Beach Print Scarf, $10, topshop.com

Cover-Up

Tropical prints are perfect for the beach or the pool. This cover-up featuring graphic, colorful palm trees would be the perfect addition to your beach bag essentials.

Twist-front Tropical Print Cover-up, $30, forever21.com

Shorts

Dolphin side detailing? Pom poms? An amazing black and white tropical print? These shorts have it all, so prepare to wear them all year long.

Keira Pom Pom Trim Tropical Short, $26, boohoo.com

Tunic Dress

With a classic T-shirt fit and a pristine palm tree graphic, this dress is a classic piece that will make getting dressed as easy as cake.

Tropical Print Dress, $20, joefresh.com

Swimsuit

With a name like “Hawaiian Breeze,” it’s hard to deny this gorgeous swimsuit’s obvious inspiration. The tropical flare on this fitted and curve-enhancing one-piece would be the perfect companion for any water activity.

Blue & Green Hawaiian Breeze Shirred One Piece, $30, zulily.com

Sunglasses

Although it’s barely noticeable to the human eye (get it?), these sunglasses feature a palm tree print on their frames. Now all you need is an actual palm tree in the reflection of the glasses.

Steve Madden 50 MM Printed Frame Sunglasses, $38, nordstrom.com

Strapless Top

Available in two very cheery and bright colors — pink and blue — the beautiful print on this strapless top is definitely a style staple.

The Betty Sweetheart Strapless Top, $30, smartglamour.com

Dress

The high slit on this maxi dress doesn’t make it ideal for every occasion. However, when your main plans are to swim and soak up the sun, this dress will be your best friend.

Tia Tropical Print Cut Out Maxi Beach Dress, $26, boohoo.com

Sundress

Floral is an obvious choice for summer, but why give it up come the fall? Throw in some palm leaves, work in some beautiful magenta and turquoise tones, and forget all about the concept of seasonally-appropriate fashion.

Tropical Floral Challis Sundress, $55, torrid.com

Tank Top

Tropical printed tank top or Rorschach test? Either way, it’s a gorgeous blouse and ideal for when the only way to go is a pair of shorts and a tank top.

Tropical-Print Tank, $12, oldnavy.gap.com

Phone Case

Text, Instagram, and Vine in tropical style with this adorable phone case. Aren’t those little birds so cute?

Folk iPhone 6 Inlay Case, $36, riflepaperco.com

Strapless Romper

Spring and summer have been all about the romper, and this tropical version really proves that it’s not all just hype. In a strapless silhouette with a fitted waist and an airy bottom, this romper looks both adorable and comfortable.

New Look Inspire Tropical Print Bandeau Romper, $33, asos.com

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