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Top 10 Hilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs

By John Fischer, About.com

Hilo Hattie is the Store of Hawaii. With stores on each of the major islands, Hilo Hattie is a must stop for all island visitors. Eileen Fischer, your Guide's wife is a regular Hilo Hattie customer and she offers her picks for some wonderful Hilo Hattie dresses and sarongs. You can find more choices using our accompanying links to More Hilo Hattie Dresses and More Hilo Hattie Sarongs.

1. White Floral Empire Waist Tank Dress

This beautiful, yet simple dress is Mrs. Fischer's favorite. Cool, yet sophisticated, this is the perfect dress for any evening in Hawaii.

2. Hibiscus Pareo Short Fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress - Red

The pua aloalo (hibiscus) was designated as the flower emblem of Hawaii by Joint Resolution 1 of the 1923 Territorial Legislature. It continues as the official flower of the State of Hawaii. This lovely dress features a white hibiscus with a red background - two of Hawaii's state colors.

3. Hibiscus Pareo Short Fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress - Navy

The same style dress as above, but featuring a white hibiscus on a blue background. With a slightly more formal look, this is the perfect dress for a casual, yet refined, evening in Hawaii.

4. Retro Pareo Panel Short Bias Dress - Coral

This lovely dress has a unique coral color and brings back memories of popular dresses of the mid 20th century. Refined yet comfortable, this dress will have lots of glances cast in your direction.

5. Blue Hawaii Bias Cut Slip Dress

This 100% rayon dress conjures up memories of the islands with waterfalls, palm trees, surf and ukulele's all tastefully arranged on this popular bias cut slip dress.

6. Pineapple Blossom Long Sarong - Blue

This lovely light blue sarong with a pineapple blossom pattern will exude sexy when you walk into the room. Popular with visitors from the orient, you'll find that once you wear a sarong, there's nothing like it.

7. Blue Hawaii Short Sarong

This 100% rayon sarong conjures up memories of the islands with waterfalls, palm trees, surf and ukulele's all tastefully arranged on this very sexy short sarong.

8. Pali Falls Long Mandarin Dress

This Pali Falls Mandarin Collar Dress is a Chinese inspired long fitted dress with wooden toggle button detail, side slits and back zipper. Collar and sleeve trimmed with contrast piping. Panel print of island hibiscus, ginger and bird of paradise blossoms in 100% washable cotton dobby. Made in Hawaii by Iolani Sportswear.

9. Vintage Hibiscus Long Sarong Dress - Pink

This Vintage Hibiscus Long Sarong Dress is a sleeveless women's dress with a sarong style. Soft tropical print of hibiscus and ginger blossoms in 100% washable rayon. Made in Hawaii by Iolani Sportswear.

10. Vintage Hibiscus Long Sarong Dress - Black

This Vintage Hibiscus Long Sarong Dress is a sleeveless women's dress with a sarong style. Soft tropical print of hibiscus and ginger blossoms in 100% washable rayon. Made in Hawaii by Iolani Sportswear.

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