What to Wear in Hawaii: Every Outfit I Packed and Wore

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Headed to on a Hawaiian vacation? Here’s what to wear in Oahu, Maui and Lanai for style, function, and comfort, so you can enjoy your time there!

I just got home from my Hawaii vacation that I couldn’t not create a round-up of my basic outfits for all for you. Hawaii is very casual, so obviously I packed a lot of athletic wear for hiking and other very comfortable clothes for exploring the islands.

I’ve already put together a multi-outfit blog post from my Disney vacation, which I’ve linked at the end for you.

Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri Tour

Katie wearing a black matching set from Amazon while touring Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, dressed comfortably and modestly for the historic site.

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matching set / white sneakers / no show socks / earrings

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Hiking

Hiking outfit for Diamond Head in Hawaii, featuring breathable activewear like a tank top, athletic shorts, sturdy sneakers, and a hat for sun protection.

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Fabletics bra / shorts / tee / bag / hat / sneakers / earrings

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Sunrise Tour

Outfit for a Haleakalā sunrise tour in Hawaii, including a warm jacket, leggings, and a beanie to stay cozy in the chilly early-morning mountain air.

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tank top / leggings / jacket / bag / sneakers / earrings

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Cat Sanctuary and Exploring Lanai

Outfit for exploring the Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii, featuring casual, breathable clothes like a T-shirt, shorts, and comfortable walking shoes.

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top / shorts / purse / white sneakers / earrings

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Helicopter Tour

Katie dressed for a Maui helicopter ride in Hawaii, wearing a lightweight jacket, fitted top, and pants with closed-toe shoes for safety and comfort. Her practical yet stylish outfit is perfect for staying comfortable while enjoying panoramic aerial views of the island.

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tee / shorts / bag / sneakers

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Luau

Katie dressed for a Hawaiian luau, wearing a flowy floral dress paired with sandals

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dress / sandals / straw lemon clutch (old) / earrings (old)

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Beach

Katie taking a selfie on a Maui beach, wearing a stylish swimsuit with a lightweight cover-up and sunglasses. The ocean waves and palm trees in the background highlight her relaxed, sun-ready look perfect for a day by the water in Hawaii.

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maya swim top / bikini bottom / striped tote / flip flops

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Overall, I don’t recommend wearing jean shorts because of the humidity. These shorts are my staple for Texas, but jean material really limits movement. And of course you want to be more comfortable. I even wore the shorts on the plane home and I was uncomfortable and cold sitting for 8 hours, ugh. I should’ve changed into leggings!

What’s your favorite thing to pack for Hawaii? Let me know in the comments below!

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