It’s 2019 and the trend of dressing ugly on purpose might be the best thing to happen this year. Typically—from what I’ve noticed, at least—looking “ugly” for the sake of a cool and on-trend aesthetic has been reserved for those who society deems model-worthy (read: very thin!!!), but this year, we are singing a new tune, my friends. It’s summertime, and it’s going to be plus-size tropical clothes all damn day long. The dad on vacation aesthetic is real, it’s here and I’m obsessed. Tropical print clothes that are almost tacky are the way to go this season, so get with it or get out, baby.
I’ll be honest, though: My personal favorite wait to achieve the vacation dad aesthetic is to find shirts at vintage or secondhand clothing stores. But, there are plus-size tropical shirts (and other clothing!) out there that you can purchase right now on the Internet. So, no excuses, people! Pair a Hawaiian shirt with some high-waisted denim shorts or mom jeans, and I’ll probably fall in love with you. This vibe is the way to my heart, and I’m hoping that every single person adopts it this summer. I’m just a woman, sitting at her computer, begging you to wear these plus-size tropical clothes so that I can people watch all day long. Please indulge me!
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1. Parrots Paradise Camp Shirt — $39.95 at Shaka Time
Available in sizes XS-3X
2. COLLUSION Tropical Print Revere Shirt Dress — $32 at ASOS
Available in sizes 12-22
3. DESIGN Casual Culotte Shirt Jumpsuit — $56 at ASOS
Available in sizes 12-24
4. Turquoise Hawaiian Shirt — $45.95 at Wave Shoppe
Available in sizes S-2X
5. Black & Green Tropical Sports Bra — $32.17 at Torrid
Available in sizes 10-30
6. Floral Maxi Skirt — $22 at Forever 21
Available in sizes 1X-3X
7. Green Palm Print Bandeau Top & Wide-Leg Pants Co-ord Set — $31 at Missguided
Available in sizes 12-20
8. Heliconia Paradise Camp Blouse — $59.95 at Shaka Time
Available in sizes XS-2X
9. Club L Tropical Print Maxi Dress — $56 at ASOS
Available in sizes 12-24
10. Personal Paradise Midi Skirt — $65 at Modcloth
Available in sizes 4(UK)-22(UK)
11. Tropical Print Ruffle-Hem Cami — $14.90 at Forever 21
Available in sizes 0X-3X
12. Soft Wide-Leg Trouser — $79.95 at Eloquii
Available in sizes 14-28
13. Liquorish Thong Bodysuit — $72 at ASOS
Available in sizes 14-24
15. Brave Soul Tropical Print Wide-Leg Pants — $24 at ASOS
Available in sizes 12-20