How to Dress for a Luau Party

Luau-themed parties are always fun, full of tropical drinks, good music and great food. Decide whether you want your luau to be a costume or casual luau. If you request that your guests wear costumes, be prepared to create a unique costume for yourself. You can rent, make or buy a variety of items appropriate for a backyard luau.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Coconuts
• Lei
• Grass skirt
• Sandals
• Hat
• Hawaiian shirt

Create a Fun Atmosphere With Costumes

1. Set a lively mood with luau costumes and you may find your guests lingering into the wee hours. Party costumes for women often include a grass skirt of some type and a creative top. Coconuts on strings or sea shells are perfectly appropriate dress for a luau.
2. Have some ideas in mind for men's costumes in case your guests ask. Hawaiian print shirts and grass skirts are also fun for male guests. Wearing a straw hat or tiki mask is an easy choice for men who want a good look with minimal effort.
3. Display loose flowers in a clean fish bowl for female guests. Explain to your party guests how to wear their flower behind the ear. Those who are romantically available should place the flower behind their right ear, but if her affections are currently occupied, she should put the flower closest to the heart, behind the left ear.
4. Dress up a plain hat, Kentucky Derby style, by using floral foam and tropical fruit. You will have a one-of-a-kind creation perfect to complete your Hawaiian outfit.

Rent a Luau Costume

5. Be the chief of the luau. Consider a chieftan costume for an over-the-top look. Rental companies stock this costume in adult sizes and can ship it in a few days' time. Plan to pay moderate to expensive rental rates for this ornate costume. A large headdress is usually included.
6. Think about renting a parrot costume or dress up in a rented flamingo suit. Fun tropical colors found in either costume help tie in the Hawaiian theme. Moderately priced rentals can be found online.
7. Pick a banana or pineapple costume for some fruit-inspired fun. Both costumes tie in to the tropical feel and are completely appealing for a luau.

Tips & Warnings

• Have extra supplies on hand and offer them to guests who haven't dressed for the occasion.

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