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Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:26 pm
by USA1
3dfxMM wrote:
USA1 wrote:
PUCKER wrote: I pose this to you - have you ever seen someone wearing a Hawaiian shirt and having a bad time? Seriously, you typically don't!
Gary Busey comes to mind..then again, he's not typical. :lol:

The least you could have done would be to post a pic of Gary Busey after a comment like that. :)
It's there..scroll back up. ;-)

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:29 pm
by Mike1951
USA1 wrote:
PUCKER wrote: I pose this to you - have you ever seen someone wearing a Hawaiian shirt and having a bad time? Seriously, you typically don't!
Gary Busey comes to mind..then again, he's not typical. :lol:

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Especially since it's a picture of Nick Nolte!

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:30 pm
by USA1
Mike1951 wrote:
USA1 wrote:
PUCKER wrote: I pose this to you - have you ever seen someone wearing a Hawaiian shirt and having a bad time? Seriously, you typically don't!
Gary Busey comes to mind..then again, he's not typical. :lol:

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Especially since it's a picture of Nick Nolte!
DOH ! :oops: my bad.

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:37 pm
by Mike1951
flb_78 wrote:When one wears a 5XLT, sometimes it's all they can find to wear that doesn't cost half a paycheck.
I lost my source for affordable guayabera shirts. I was buying from http://www.blair.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; , but they stopped carrying anything larger than 3XL.

I bought a couple from http://www.haband.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; , but the only ones they have in 5XL are with a zipper.

Have a source you'd care to share?

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:27 pm
by cling
WildBill wrote:On the Islands, Aloha shirts are acceptable in many, perhaps even most, business and formal occasions. Sometimes the difference between formal and casual is: 'Aloha shirt in' vs. 'Aloha shirt out'.
Maybe we can start a new trend in Texas. :mrgreen:[/quote]
If you like a shirt with a western theme, try a Sonoran shirt.
http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinna ... sadobe.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinna ... t=143&pg=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:46 pm
by Mike1951
cling wrote:
WildBill wrote:On the Islands, Aloha shirts are acceptable in many, perhaps even most, business and formal occasions. Sometimes the difference between formal and casual is: 'Aloha shirt in' vs. 'Aloha shirt out'.
Maybe we can start a new trend in Texas. :mrgreen:
If you like a shirt with a western theme, try a Sonoran shirt.
http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinna ... sadobe.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinna ... t=143&pg=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Still, none larger than 3XL. And starting at $79.95, out of my reach, anyway.

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:14 pm
by TLE2
:iagree: with USA1. I wear a lot of "panel" shirts which are sometimes called "camp" shirts... the one I'm wearing today is by Rivers End. I find them on Amazon mostly.

I have a couple of "Hawaiian shirts" (by the way they're called palaka shirts in Hawaii), but rarely wear them.

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:14 pm
by TxSheepdog
Mike1951 wrote:
flb_78 wrote:When one wears a 5XLT, sometimes it's all they can find to wear that doesn't cost half a paycheck.
I lost my source for affordable guayabera shirts. I was buying from http://www.blair.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; , but they stopped carrying anything larger than 3XL.

Have a source you'd care to share?

Have you tried the jeans there? I have a hard time finding large sizes in stores. Any Any comments on their clothing quality?

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:24 pm
by The Annoyed Man
WildBill wrote:
seamusTX wrote:You can't carry there. Hawaii is as bad as Illinois or New Jersey. - Jim
Rhetorical question then. What does a Hawaiian shirt "scream" in Hawaii? :cool:
TOURIST!!!!


:smilelol5:

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:25 pm
by Mike1951
TxSheepdog wrote:
Mike1951 wrote:
flb_78 wrote:When one wears a 5XLT, sometimes it's all they can find to wear that doesn't cost half a paycheck.
I lost my source for affordable guayabera shirts. I was buying from http://www.blair.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; , but they stopped carrying anything larger than 3XL.

Have a source you'd care to share?

Have you tried the jeans there? I have a hard time finding large sizes in stores. Any Any comments on their clothing quality?
They were carrying Wranglers, which I often bought in the relaxed fit. They stopped carrying Wranglers. When I was a size 56, I had good luck with their private brand Scandia Woods jeans. But when I went to size 54, I didn't care for them. In 54, the Scandia Woods are too short-waisted. Plus, there is a full 12" between belt loops in front. They space loops 5" apart everywhere except in front, so they droop down below the belt. I'd say jeans are hit or miss, depending on your size.

Their quality is good. I still buy a lot of casual dress shirts from Blair.

Sportsmans Guide has started selling workwear now and I've been able to buy Wranglers from them. Not everything is available in big sizes, but enough are that it's worth looking.

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:32 pm
by Piney
I've been an obnoxious "hawaiian" shirt fan for years-- They're comfy and hide that right side (and above the waist) bulge well for me.

My collection has been dwindling somewhat-- those things shrink in my closet. I used to get them at Academy-- nope... WalMart--nope.... I found a few at Kohls and bought all the 2XL"s the had (only 4). There must be a shortage....

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:34 pm
by jester
The Annoyed Man wrote:
WildBill wrote:Rhetorical question then. What does a Hawaiian shirt "scream" in Hawaii? :cool:
TOURIST!!!!
That depends what you're driving.

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Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:43 pm
by TxSheepdog
Mike1951 wrote:
TxSheepdog wrote:
Mike1951 wrote:
flb_78 wrote:When one wears a 5XLT, sometimes it's all they can find to wear that doesn't cost half a paycheck.
I lost my source for affordable guayabera shirts. I was buying from http://www.blair.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; , but they stopped carrying anything larger than 3XL.

Have a source you'd care to share?

Have you tried the jeans there? I have a hard time finding large sizes in stores. Any Any comments on their clothing quality?
They were carrying Wranglers, which I often bought in the relaxed fit. They stopped carrying Wranglers. When I was a size 56, I had good luck with their private brand Scandia Woods jeans. But when I went to size 54, I didn't care for them. In 54, the Scandia Woods are too short-waisted. Plus, there is a full 12" between belt loops in front. They space loops 5" apart everywhere except in front, so they droop down below the belt. I'd say jeans are hit or miss, depending on your size.

Their quality is good. I still buy a lot of casual dress shirts from Blair.

Sportsmans Guide has started selling workwear now and I've been able to buy Wranglers from them. Not everything is available in big sizes, but enough are that it's worth looking.
Thanks. I might try a pair from them. I like that Olive Guayabera shirt they have. I'll also look at sportsmans guide.

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:44 pm
by ninemm
I was wondering when a pic of Tom Selleck would show up. Years ago, I had to give up wearing "Hawaiian flowery shirts" because I couldn't enjoy myself at a restaurant, shopping or at any public place because of the commotion I caused because people thought I was Tom Selleck. It was a real pain. To go "incognito", I shaved my head and facial hair but would still, on occasion, be asked for an autograph.

Re: Are Hawaiian shirts really cliche?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:44 pm
by Oldgringo
ninemm wrote:I was wondering when a pic of Tom Selleck would show up. Years ago, I had to give up wearing "Hawaiian flowery shirts" because I couldn't enjoy myself at a restaurant, shopping or at any public place because of the commotion I caused because people thought I was Tom Selleck. It was a real pain. To go "incognito", I shaved my head and facial hair but would still, on occasion, be asked for an autograph.
:cool: I had a similar problem. Everyone thought I was John Holmes. :smilelol5: Well..., almost everyone. "rlol"