What to Wear to a Luau Party

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You may not live in a tropical country, but hey, who says you cannot wear aloha shirts and leis? Luau parties will not really feel like one if the guests aren’t dressed as they should be.

It is important that you set an example to your guests. If you’ve mentioned in your invitation cards that they have to wear Hawaiian luau costumes, you also have to do that yourself. They would be disappointed for sure, if the one who asked them to come along won’t take the dress code seriously. And that would affect their whole feeling about the party.

Hawaiian luau costume ideas are just around the corner. Your outfit could be as simple as a floral sarong (for women) and a Hawaiian printed shirt with khaki shorts (for men). And if you want to make it grander, you can add accessories such as leis and seashell necklaces. Do not cringe about the idea of accessorizing; they are as hassle-free as buying a carton of milk.

Whether you are a man or a woman, you have no excuse in the need to have knowledge about costume ideas for both sexes. And also, be sure you inform your guests if you’re having a casual luau party or a hardcore one. Clueless guests might just ask for your suggestions on what they should wear; it would be a disaster to respond with “I don’t know.” It’s either they would be discouraged of wearing Hawaiian costumes or they would go through a torment looking for a good costume idea appropriate to your theme.

Here are some Hawaiian luau costume ideas you can consider:

The Hula Queen

This is composed of a grass hula skirt and a coconut bra top, adding floral lei hanging on the neck and flower behind the ear and around the wrist. Urging attention from the crowd, this ensemble is true to its theme’s name: it will turn an ordinary lady into a captivating queen.

The Hula King

Men were believed to be the original performers of the Hula dance, so wearing hula skirts weren’t that strange for men in the earlier time. Even men of countries like Scotland are allowed to wear skirts by the society. For men who are lovers of bizarre things, and who wants to be bizarre themselves, a hula grass skirt is a perfect wear. And he doesn’t even have to be a hula dancer to wear it.

The Casual Chic/Hunk

For people who aren’t comfortable with the traditional hula grass skirt, this would be the best option. Just with floral dresses and sarongs, a lady can contribute to the tropical atmosphere of the celebration. Accessories such as fresh flower leis, puka shell necklaces, hats, and bracelets made of flowers will do the trick.

When it’s party time, put a bowl of fresh flower near the entrance. Encourage female guests to wear one behind their ears. Remember to tell them that if they are single, they should place the flower behind their right ear. And those who are romantically attached should have one behind their left ears.