By modern standards, border Hawaiian shirts were a luxury because so much
fabric was wasted in making them. These shirts featured wonderful designs that
were so well thought-out that sleeves, sides and hems were identical. Pockets
sometimes matched the shirt pattern perfectly. And some designs never repeated
themselves on the same shirt. Border Hawaiian shirts tended to be longer to show
off the fabric images (you never, EVER tuck in a border shirt). The same
tailoring approach was used to create beautiful sun dresses. For more background
information about Hawaiian shirts visit our Fun
Facts page.
