How to Take a Tropical-Print Shirt from the Beach to the Street

Hawaiian-style, tropical-print shirts have a reputation of being the uniform of vacationing dads everywhere. And while there may be some truth to their ubiquity among middle-aged men in warm-weather locales, that doesn’t mean that these beach-ready shirts can’t be reinterpreted for a stylish, contemporary aesthetic. With fun color combinations and botanical prints, these bold button-ups will add a fresh spin to your warm-weather streetwear.

Whether you’re making a coffee run or meeting the guys for an al fresco brunch, read on for our tips on styling a tropical-print shirt.

Morning Brew

You’ve got a day of running all over town ahead of you, so stopping at the local cafe on your way out is a must. Choose a sky blue button-up and team it with a pair of slim-fitting, distressed jeans. Add a pair of low-top, canvas sneakers in white and throw the day’s essentials into a minimalist, black backpack.

Office Swagger

For creative or casual offices, bring warm-weather style into your workplace in a white shirt featuring warm tones like goldenrod and olive. Wear it with a pair of distressed, dark-wash jeans that are cuffed at the ankle and slip into a pair of low-top, leather sneakers in a rich brown hue. Finish your ensemble with a brown leather backpack and you’re ready to bring a touch of the tropics to your nine-to-five.

Al Fresco Brunch

Take advantage of the delightful weather and move your weekly brunch with the guys to an outdoor locale. Pull on a shirt with khaki accents and pair it with slim-fit, black jeans featuring slight distressing. Add contrast with a pair of all-white, high-top sneakers and accessorize with a minimalist, gold pendant necklace.

Who says “dad” style has to be a bad thing? Put a vintage flair on your warm-weather streetwear with a tropical-print shirt.

Bring on the summer breeze in a tropical-print beach shirt.