P_M

DH and I are leaving for Kauai in 3 weeks and DH is concerned about how to dress. We don''t go to many upscale restaurants when we travel but we might visit one or two. Would a pair of slacks and a shirt be OK, or is that even necessary?

An unrelated question, can anyone recommend a good luau?

Thanks.

wtm003

Slacks and a shirt should be fine. Most of the time my husband wears a pair of nicer shorts.

Kauai is really laid back. Last year we were caught in a sudden rainstorm while on the beach. My hair was coated with sand and salt. Escaping the rain, we walked into a restaurant looking worse than drowned rats and no one cared or gave us a second look.

Have fun!

mztery

hawaiian shirts are always fine.

DebitNM

" a pair of slacks and a shirt be OK, or is that even necessary?"

I think you do need to be clothed~

Slacks and shirt is fine for restaurants that are a bit more upscale spot.

iceeu2

P_M, we will be going to Kauai for our 7th time in March. DH doesn't even carry a pair of slacks any longer when we go. He will wear a nice pair of shorts and an aloha shirt to certain places, but even that isn't necessary.

So, where are you staying? And, what activities do you have planned? And, what restaurants do you have on your list?

If you are leaving in 3 weeks, you will just miss our friend, iamq...but, I'm certain you know that aleady.

You will get bit by that laid back Kauai bug! Let us know how much you love Kaua'i!

i'2

iceeu2

About the luau...if there is a local one going on, go to it. Otherwise, the preferred luau is normally Smith's. We have friends that go there every year and never tire of it.

DebitNM

He will wear a nice pair of shorts and an aloha shirt to certain places, but even that isn't necessary

Wow, we will have to make sure we check out Kauai; we've been missing all the fun staying on the BI!

iceeu2

LMAO, DebitNM!!!

Tomsd

LOL: Good one Debit:

As for "dress code" - didn't know Kauai had one - except for weddings, funerals, etc.

A formal attire is a nice polo type or Hawaiian style shirt - and "dress" shorts, although I always toss a pair of grey or khaki trousers and a blue sport coat - or a white linen one - in the suitcase just in case you want to appear top drawer.

Also helps to wear a sport coat and slacks if you are trying to worm your way into first class.

sf7307

We rarely wear anything fancier than nice shorts and tops, and my husband wouldn't bring a jacket to Hawaii if you paid him. Sometimes, he'll put on slacks and I might wear a sundress, but that is definitely as fancy as it gets for us.

Dukey1

There is now a dress code on that island? Does that mean closed toe flip flops or what?

Marginal

What is this "dress code" of which you speak?

P_M

Aloha again,

OK so there is no strict dress code in Kauai, just as I thought. I already knew that but DH needed to hear it from those of you who have been to Kauai.

Thanks.

sf7307

Not that there's no "strict" dress code, really, there's no dress code at all!

wekewoody

Rhinestone studded slippahs are a must!

iceeu2

P_M, for those rhinestone studded slippahs, check out Tropical Tantrum...3 locations. Marriott Lihue, Kapa'a beside Pono Market, and in the Old School House building in Hanalei.

Joan_Bettencourt

The only place I dress up is when I dine at Kauai Grill at The St Regis. I still don't wear my best ball gown, but I do put on a pair of shoes not made of rubber. Kauai is casual. That's what I love about it.

sf7307

Joan, I might be convinced to put on leather flip-flops for the St. Regis!