Time to Tiki up your decor, yourself, or maybe for your very own Tiki party. Whatever it is, have fun with it and get TIKIFIED this Summer!

Bali Hai Restaurant, Shelter Island in San Diego, California.
Source: Flickr

Updated June 2023


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Vintage 1950s Alfred Shaheen Dress // Rare Blue Thatian Border Print Hawaiian Shelf Bust Dress (avail as of June 2023 HERE).

1950s Fashion: Vintage 1950s Alfred Shaheen Dress // Rare Blue Thatian Border Print Hawaiian Shelf Bust Dress

Source: Etsy

Matchy Matchy is very popular at tiki parties so sporting this vintage 1950s Alfred Shaheen Set // His & Hers Red White Black Floral Hawaiian Honeymoon Two Piece Shirt & Dress will 100% have you winning the best dressed contest (avail as of June 2023 HERE).

1950s Fashion: s vintage 1950s Alfred Shaheen Set // His & Hers Red White Black Floral Hawaiian Honeymoon Two Piece Shirt & Dress

Source: Etsy

A great 1950s vintage Kiilani Men’s short sleeved Hawaiian Aloha Shirt by Kiilani, Honolulu (an Alfred Shaheen label) (Avail as of June 2023 HERE)

A great 1950s vintage Kiilani Men's short sleeved Hawaiian Aloha Shirt by Kiilani, Honolulu (an Alfred Shaheen label)

Source: Etsy

Vintage 1960s Hawaiian dress with a Hibiscus print in a Barkcloth material.

Vintage 1960s Hawaiian Tropical Summer Dress Hibiscus Print Barkcloth Ui Maikai Blue Gown

Source: Etsy

Obviously one needs the perfect shirt for all those summer Tiki / Hawaiian parties you will be attending, so here is a couple that I really liked.

Vintage 1940s Rayon Hawaiian Shirt.

Vintage 1940s Rayon Hawaiian Shirt
Source: Etsy

This next shirt is a pricey option but 100% worth it because it’s so different. A 1940s Vintage Hawaiian Dress shirt by Nani Co. of Hawaii. Hand painted and dyed, with real coconut buttons, with a seamless pocket. Beautiful.

1940 Silk Hawaiian Shirt -1940s vintage fashion.
Source: Etsy

A 1950’s Vintage Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian maxi dress.

1950's vintage Alfred Shaheen -1950s vintage dress / 1950s vintage Hawaiian dress.
Source: Etsy

A stunning Hale Hawaii label late 1940s Hawaiian dress (This is a dream dress).

Hale Hawaii label late 1940s Hawaiian dress. 1940s vintage fashion.
Source: Etsy

Not sure if Vintage clothing is for you? Don’t worry! The Vintage Reproduction / Vintage Style world is filled with Tiki / Hawaiian style clothing in all sizes and materials for you. Here are just a handful of what is out there….

This stunning 1940s/ 1950s style tropical wiggle dress is a true classic, elegant and sassy this easy to wear style icon will have you looking & feeling Vintage glam in a flash.. With its V-neck wrap-over front & wide sash belt its gonna hug you in all the right places giving you the perfect silhouette (Avail in multiple sizes as of June 2023 HERE).

The “Evelyn" Wiggle Dress in Wine Honolulu, True 1940s Early 50s Vintage Style

Source: RocknRomance

What a fun tropical jumpsuit! Great for any occasion! (Avail in multiple sizes as of June 2023 HERE).

The "Marcie" Jump Suit in Navy Honolulu With Mustard Contrasts, True & Authentic 1950s Vintage Style

Source: RocknRomance

The “Suzy Sun Dress” in Wine Honolulu Print. Easy to wear Tiki Style inspired by the 1950s (Avail in multiple sizes as of June 2023 HERE).

The "Suzy Sun Dress" in Wine Honolulu Print, Easy To Wear Tiki Style From The 50s

Source: RocknRomance

Tropico Swing Dress will give you those tropical holiday vibes – even if youre just at home (Avail in multiple sizes as of June 2023 HERE).

1950s Style dress in a tropical print from Collectif. Fun Tiki Style!

Source: Collectif

Green Tropical Palms Swing Dress (No longer avail – June 2023).

Tiki Style: Green Tropical Palms Swing Dress

Source: Unique Vintage

Now normally one would not need cufflinks to wear to a Tiki party BUT maybe you want to bring your love of Tiki to the office? Then these Pineapple cufflinks would do the job.

Pineapple Cufflinks Men's Cufflinks
Source: Etsy

Here is another Tiki Accessory to take with you everywhere you go, the Tiki Brooches.

A Tiki God dangling from a Bamboo-FUN! (Avail as of June 2023 HERE)

Fun Tiki / Tropical Style: Tiki Brooch featuring a Tiki God

Source: Etsy

Fun Tiki Mug pin / brooch.

Tiki Drink Pin, Tiki Bar, Tiki Mug
Source: Etsy

Another fun one (this is personal favorite), a pineapple with hibiscus flower brooch.

50s Inspired Tropical Brooch,Pineapple Pin,Hibiscus Pin,Tiki Brooch
Source: Etsy

No Tiki closet or party is complete without the Vintage 1940s/1950s Resort Hat, pictured below. I have seen at least 1 person a year wearing this hat at the Tiki party pool parties at VIVA.

1940s-50s Resort Hat / vintage straw hat.
Source: Etsy

Well I am super bummed out now, I found my dream fascinator way to late. This would have been the perfect accessory for my outfit while I MC the event tomorrow night. Who does not love a flamingo on one’s head (a fake one of course lol)?

Flamingo fascinator, tiki
Source: Etsy

This next item is so cool, I just had to share it! It’s a Tiki Lurex Turban (AND the brooch is removable). Love it!!

Tiki Time lurex turban // Vintage style turban
Source: Etsy

Having at least one Tiki/Hawaiian purse in your collection is a must, like this cute 1950s wicker purse.

Wicker woven hawaiian 1950's bag- 1950s vintage purse.
Source: Etsy

I don’t have kids but I want this for someone’s baby that I know. An Easter Island Bib.

Moai Baby Bib, Tiki, Easter Island
Source: Etsy

Having Tiki artwork on your walls is always a good way to instantly get that Tikified look and a good artist to look at for inspiration and images is the artist ‘Shag‘.

Here is a greeting card with a ‘Tiki Band’ that you could frame and put on your wall.

SHAG Rare "TIKI BAND" Greeting Card
Source: Etsy

Tiki Bosko is another very famous artist, who has created (and still creating) everything from Tiki mugs, masks, poles and so much more.

Tiki art by Tiki Bosko -Mid Century Art
Source: Tiki Bosko
Tiki Mod by Tiki Bosko
Source: Tiki Bosko

“Atomic Tiki beach beauty amid the Gods.” This is a limited edition (200 prints) print by Linda Tillman. It is a print of an original gouache painting (avail as of June 2023 HERE).

Mid Century Modern Limited Edition Print from Original Painting Tiki Beach Girl

Source: Etsy

Polynesian Pop an original illustration by Mookie Sato.

Polynesian pop, Tiki Mug Poster
Source: Etsy

And of course you need a Tiki mug or two in your home to complete the look.

Tiki Farm is in the United States and they have a big collection of fun Tiki Mugs.

Tiki Farm-Tiki Mugs

Tiki Mug Drinkware Set (avail as of June 2023 HERE).

Tiki Mug Drinkware Set

Source: Etsy

My ‘Internet friends’ (I call them this because we have never met lol!) have some super Tiki mugs for sale on their website ‘The Greaser & the Doll’ (No longer a working website).

Holualoa Tiki mug
Source: Greaser & the Doll

Mai Tai Tiki mug (I love a good Mai Tai). I bought this mug when I paid a trip to the Drifter Tiki bar in Ghent, Belgium. LOVE this mug!

Mai Tai Tiki mug
Source: Greaser & the Doll

And now friends, you have been TIKIFIED! Do you feel a bit more Tiki now?

Last note! Please check out my updated collection of Tiki everything (like you saw above) on Etsy. It is updated as monthly and you can find it all HERE.

Have a great weekend and make sure you follow me on Instagram to not miss all the adventures from tomorrows party.

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Liz 🙂

15 Comments on Time to get Tikified! Fun Tiki Items & Clothes To Inspire your Summer Wardrobe

  1. A great selection, Liz! I’ve never been to a tiki-themed event but they definitely have fun style and I love pineapples on things. I hope you have a wonderful time!

  2. Tiki is so fun! I just went in my son’s bedroom, and he has a big tiki mask hanging down by his door. I don’t think I could pull off wearing a flamingo on my head, but I’m glad someone can. Tomorrow we’re having a party, and I bought a pink tablecloth and pink flamingo plates and napkins. My family thinks I’m crazy, but who can’t feel better with flamingos on their plates?

    • I think it is totally awesome that you went the flamingo route for your party. My husband this weekend, wore pink flamingo shorts and shirt for the Tiki party 🙂 Flamingos are the best!

      Hope your party was a success 🙂

      Liz

  3. Love, love, love Tiki! Hope you had a great time at the event. I’m jealous as I missed the Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale this year. That flamingo fascinator is amazing btw. Can’t wait to see your pix from the party 🙂

  4. Awesome post! I really enjoy tiki fashions and decor, too. In a lot of ways, my first (firsthand) exposure to such was a cement (I think) statue of a Tiki figure that was in the backyard of an Edwardian house that we lived in for a little while when I was a child. It didn’t go with the home or the yard one bit, but as it had clearly been there for a few decades, my family just left it and it became a bit like a Polynesian lawn gnome for us.

    I hope that you had a stellar time at this year’s event.

    Big hugs,
    ♥ Jessica

  5. I try to comment on all your posts to tell you how much I love them, but the comments never show up on any of the posts. Anyway, I love the tiki; my son’s got some in his room. ??

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