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Hilo Hattie

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Hilo Hattie has a rating of 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Hilo Hattie ranks 99th among Women's Clothing sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Great clothing store”

Oscar G.
12/6/21

Great clothing store, before the holidays we took Hawaiian shirts, stylish, fashionable, bright) I caught a lot of pleasant glances in my direction, which was flattering. I feel great in them, so I deservedly give 5 stars!

Top Critical Review

“Sizes are a crap shoot - brands too”

Jeff L.
7/27/22

Each brand of shirt has its own sizes. So a L in one may actually fit like a 3xl in another. Not only that but the hilo hattie brand L will be a L one batch and a 2xl the next... no standards followed. Their size charts are the same for all shirts despite the fact the sizes are all over the map. Dont buy online as you cant know what you are going to get an you have to pay to return. They know this. They know before hand but they'll waste your time and $$$. No wonder they are going broke. If I seem angry it becuase this can be avoided by the retailer being hinest and paying attention BEFORE wasting time and money.

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28 reviews
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December 6th, 2021

Great clothing store, before the holidays we took Hawaiian shirts, stylish, fashionable, bright) I caught a lot of pleasant glances in my direction, which was flattering. I feel great in them, so I deservedly give 5 stars!

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August 16th, 2016
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I had a concern and wrote it. They responded and took care of everything to my complete satisfaction. Thank you!

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August 11th, 2016

I love that HiloHattie is one of the few online stores offering international shipping. It's not easy to obtain a taste of the island from halfway across the world, but HiloHattie makes this possible, and at affordable prices, too.

There's a great range of products, fast and reliable shipping, and the kindest customer service.

I would order from you guys again anytime. Mahalo nui loa!

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August 16th, 2016
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I has recently on Kauai and fell in love with this top, but they did not have my size. They suggested ordering it online. Got it very fast in the mail. Overall great experience!

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August 15th, 2016
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I ordered the wrong size shirt originally. I was advised to order a new one in the correct size, and then send the original order back for a refund (by the way I got the original order in just two days after making my purchase). I needed to do this because I needed it item quickly. Two days later I had the new shirt in the correct size and it looks great on my husband. As for my refund it was given back about four days after I ordered the new shirt. FAST SERVICE on everything. So VERY happy! :D

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July 27th, 2022

Each brand of shirt has its own sizes. So a L in one may actually fit like a 3xl in another. Not only that but the hilo hattie brand L will be a L one batch and a 2xl the next... no standards followed. Their size charts are the same for all shirts despite the fact the sizes are all over the map. Dont buy online as you cant know what you are going to get an you have to pay to return. They know this. They know before hand but they'll waste your time and $$$. No wonder they are going broke. If I seem angry it becuase this can be avoided by the retailer being hinest and paying attention BEFORE wasting time and money.

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Sizes. All over map. Spelling this out would help people shop instead of using the same iaccurate size chart for every item. I have shirts from this barnd from the past. So I had an in hand example. UNfortunately way way off from the current stock.

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2 out of 5 shirts ordered. All ordered same size. All different. 3 being over 4" different shoudler to shoulder than the usable 2.

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August 29th, 2016
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I was surprised at how quickly my order came. Usually when I order things online, it can take over a week and sometimes 2 weeks to get the items. Hilo Hattie had the item to me within about 3 business days and I did not pay for expedited delivery. Thank you Hilo Hattie for such good customer service.

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August 15th, 2016
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August 26th, 2016
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Rayon crinkle dresses arrived quickly, opened package to find they were what I expected, have been looking for this type of dress for several years. Everything seemed great until after laundering. One the the three dresses purchased had an area at the back near the label where it was unsewn, it had been sewn too close the the edge and pulled apart. I think it was manufacture problem. I hand stitched to repair, but this is something that should have been caught at the factory.

Over all I am happy

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August 25th, 2016
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Hilo Hattie never disappoints! Whether you're in store or back home and ordering online, they deliver true Hawaii. Great selection, good prices and super fast shipping!

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April 15th, 2018

I remember my visit to Hilo Hatties as well as I remember the PCC or Pearl Harbor. It really is an amazing shop, and I still have my dresses and pearl jewelry from almost 20 years ago!

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August 26th, 2016
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My experience from my initial on-line order to delivery was professional, customer friendly, efficient and effective. The order-tracker was a great reassurance about the timeline of my order. My order arrived on-time and in perfect order.

My husband and I visit Maui on a yearly basis for the last 16 years. We always shop Hilo Hattie's for quality products, at a reasonable price.

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August 16th, 2016
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My order was complete and came very quickly. The product was excellent. I was disappointed in product selection however. It seems like in the past there was more product to choose from. I had planned to get lotions and a few more things but didn't find anything I could buy except one lotion selection I wasn't interested in. As I said, the product I ordered was very good and I am very happy with it.

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August 11th, 2016
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Our Business Manager is coming to Hawaii for a cruise this fall. We gave her a Hilo Hattie gift certificate so that she could shop while in Hawaii or outfit herself for the cruise on-line. She loved it!

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August 15th, 2016
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I bought a shirt and two pair of sandals. There was a large selection of items. The service was fast in getting my order to me. Good quality products.
One thing I liked is that the shipment came in a box only big enough to hold the items with no extra packing junk.

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August 15th, 2016
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I think that you have some lovely items in the store and when trying to order it was a frustrating experience.
Time of response was slow by phone and email.
Chosen inventory displayed on line and when attempting to order often unavailable. When finally contacted by staff, I received pleasant and efficient service.

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August 15th, 2016
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Shirts fit as expected. Great quality, and honestly got here -way- faster than you would expect!

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August 26th, 2016
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Having shopped at Hilo Hatties store I decided to try an online purchase. The colors on the internet ads were true and the sizing just as expected. Will likely order from them again.

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August 11th, 2016
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I purchased a quilted Hawaiian Flag wall hanging. We were on Oahu when I ordered it. We were going over to Molokai from Oahu. The representative I spoke to arranged to have it shipped over to Molokai (I learned later she even phoned the Time Share Manager to ensure she had the correct address from me & to verify the zip code, to ensure there would be no mix-ups). When we arrived in Molokai less than a week later, my parcel was there at our Time Share office! What great old fashioned service (in a world of self-serve). We just love Hilo Hattie! Thank You Hilo Hattie! :) We love our quilted Hawaiian Flag!

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July 5th, 2021

I bought a dress for work and noticed the first time I wore it that it had a 4 inch tear at the side seam, near the knee. When I tried to exchange it, I was told that it wasn't exchangeable because I had worn it. Nowhere (not on the receipt, nor the counter return signage) does it state that policy. I had the original receipt and it was within 3 weeks of purchasing. It was clearly a defect that was unnoticed during quality check and by me when I purchased. The manager, Linda, refused to exchange it. I could have lied and said that I hadn't worn it, but the fact is that I was at work when I noticed and didn't have the opportunity to take the dress off so that I could return it, unworn. Regardless, the dress was defective. By the way, I work in an office, so I wore it for 8 hours, sitting at a desk. The manager stated that they have no way of knowing if I damaged the dress while I wore it. Really?!? It was torn on the seam. I do not work in a construction field, where the dress could have been damaged. I will never shop at Hilo Hattie again. And I recommend that every buyer beware.

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Buyer Beware!

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Couldn't use the dress because it was defective and they wouldn't exchange it within 30 days of purchase with a receipt.

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August 16th, 2016
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Bought three blouses and returned one with no problems - thank you so much!

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August 12th, 2016
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We visited your Ala Moana store and contemplated buying this shirt. We ended up not buying it and leaving for Virginia a few hours later. Regretting this decision, we come to your website and were so glad to see it in stock and available for shipping! Thank you!

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August 16th, 2016
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I do not feel your quality or selection is what it used to be. I have been buying your mumu's, long and short, for years. I have ordered them from you and picked them up at your stores in Hawaii. I can no longer get a long mumu unless it has ruffles, and I don't like ruffles. I have always bought x-large and now the x-large is not as loose as before. Did you cut down the amount of fabric that you use? It seems like that is the case.

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August 11th, 2016
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My order came promptly and the sizing was correct. So yes I am happy.

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August 15th, 2016
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This shirt is the real deal! My husband loves it!

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