10/30/24 Get your hand made/tailored Aloha Shirts by Jacqueline on Kaua'i- she is s legend! Hubby brought fabric from the mainland and had Jacqueline custom tailor the shirts. She is detail oriented and creates flawless pieces. Perfection takes time so she finished 5 shirts in 6 days. A discount was taken since we brought our own fabric. Hubby is totally thrilled & highly satisfied with the finished products. Jacqueline delivers! Come check out her shop in Hanapepe read more

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I've been there a few times. Highly recommend. Have purchased shirts off the rack and have them made fabrics fantastic. The experience meeting Jacqueline is a real treat. read more

Jacqueline is a skilled seamstress, and her store is a gem. She has quickly become a favorite of mine and my family with her handmade sewing pin hens and reclaimed rice bag shorts. Hanapepe charm. read more

Wanted a handmade rice bag shirt for big guy, she wouldn't take the measurements to customize. Guess she doesn't want to make money. Seems REALLY smoked out. read more

We have been purchasing shirts from Jacqueline for over ten years. We have several pictures of three generations wearing her shirts. Our thirteen-year-old grandson wears one of Jacquelines creations for his school pictures and events read more

Great Aloha shirts. Handmade. Great value. Does not take Yelp discount. But, no matter. Well worth the visit. Jacqueline is a jewel in the crown of Kauai. read more

Jacqueline On Kaua'i - New Aloha Shirt from Jacqueline's - Men's Clothing Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Love this place! Such a rare gem find! The owner is amazing! We met by chance and we immediately loved the designs. So unique!

have several of her garments and love them all! ( 2 mens shirts, women pants, and shorts.)

Great shirts, tailored to fit and ready the next day. Jacqueline is great to talk with.

HAWAII 2020 ADVENTURES #7: HAWAIIAN SHIRTS MADE IN KAUAI Two years ago when I traveled to the Big Island I visited the town Hawi. I went inside a local shop that sold crafts and clothes. One of the clothes was a white Hawaiian shirt that showed a blue image of the Big Island. I thought that was cool for a shirt to represent the Island of Hawaii. At that time I felt I had too many Hawaiian shirts so I didn't buy it. I regretted that decision when I came back to the mainland. I wasn't going to make that same mistake again when I visit another island in Hawaii. When I was in Kauai for 5 days I wanted a Hawaiian shirt that represented Kauai. An added bonus would be if the Hawaiian shirt was also made in Kauai. The first time I came to this store was the Saturday before Thanksgiving. I read reviews about the owner who comes off as unfriendly to customers. Prior to visiting this store I was visiting other stores in Hanapepe that sold Hawaiian shirts. Those stores displayed Hawaiian shirts but the shirt tags stated "Made in Indonesia". This would be like me going to Chinatown in San Francisco to buy things "Made in China" but end up buying items "Made in Singapore". Maybe that is why people go to this store because the Hawaiian shirts are made in Hawaii (more specifically made in Kauai) despite the owner's treatment to customers. When I went here that Saturday she seemed friendly but that was probably due to people in the store. The following Monday would be a different story. When I went here alone after lunch she wasn't initially friendly to me. She asked where I was staying and I told her Inn Waimea. She said her friend owns that place then she gave me coupons for other stores in Kauai. I felt I was at her good grace. Since she makes her own shirts she asked me when do I want my shirt. I replied what she had in stock. For a one-person shop I was impressed by the number of shirts she made. When I go shopping for clothes I like to take my time but I did feel I was rushed by her. One shirt that intrigued me was a red shirt, which featured black musical bars and notes to reflect the music scene in Kauai as stated by the owner. There were also several blue Hawaiian shirts but I have slightly too many Hawaiian shirts with that color hence I was interested with that red Hawaiian shirt. I decided to buy the shirt that featured turtles as the owner claimed it is her best seller. After selecting the turtle shirt I showed the owner the 10% discount when I checked-in. She was shocked and appalled when she saw the discount. The shirt costs $85 but with a discount I shaved off $8.50. She tried her best not to rant at me but she complained how corporations are raking in all the money from small businesses. She claimed Yelp had no authority to provide the check-in coupon without her consent. From my understanding companies like Yelp would not provide a check-in discount unless the owner of the store signs an agreement. My thing at this shop was not to say anything and let her calm down. If she wouldn't honor my 10% discount check-in I would leave. She honored my discount. This is to let you know if you have a check-in discount she may not honor it. Also the owner only takes cash. At the end she was crying because she stated four stores around her street had closed down to do COVID. I consoled her but that doesn't explain her past treatment to customers. Difficulties such as COVID doesn't change people but they reveal people who they really are. After reading the reviews and visiting the store the owner is what she is. This is to let you know that this store isn't for everyone especially those who take their time deciding what item(s) to buy. This is how I based my rating. The Hawaiian shirts are rated as a 4-star. The owner's attitude is rated as 2-star. Therefore the average and final rating is 3-star. read more

Jacqueline On Kaua'i - The owner's best selling shirt - Men's Clothing Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

I recently went without knowing anything about this particularly store. The shirts were amazing! Jacqueline was really nice and helped me choose out the right size and I ended up with the most beautiful Hawaiian shirt I've ever seen, that fit me perfectly. I'm bit of a strange size and she was able to help me choose the perfect size. Jacqueline then talked to me about how she became an artist/seamstress, and how she's been in Kauai for over 50 years. She encouraged me to follow my own artistic dreams. Wonderful experience and great owner. I think in some ways the store and the owner are a bit like an artichoke. They seem a bit rough on the outside at first glance, but when you take a little time to chat and really explore what's inside, you see soft and beautiful heart. I'd definitely recommend. read more

After having lunch nearby I walked into this shop. It was quite a eye catching entrance especially with all that purple as it's my favorite color. The shop is filled with merchandise and very colorful. There was no customers in there. I quietly walked around. No one came and approached me but there was a older lady in the back in deep concentrating on a project. There is a large bird cage with two lovebirds. The cage needs thorough cleaning and the floor needs it too. Didn't buy anything. read more

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It's our family tradition to make the drive to Jacqueline's. Every vacation, no exceptions. The store offers unique shirts and shorts. All custom made. This visit it was a shirt made from a cotton rice bag. Jacqueline is always gracious and entertaining. read more

My other half and I wandered in on a lazy Sunday afternoon and were greeted by a sweet, crusty character. We immediately fell in love with Jacqueline. Every thing about this shop just works. She has a limited selection of prints to choose from, but she can customize the cut for each customer, and make sure she has it ready before you leave. She did such a great job on the custom shirt we ordered the pattern lined up along the button and for the pocket. If you love handmade things and want to support local businesses, I highly recommend stopping in and getting your own custom shirt. It won't set you back a ton of scratch -ours was $75. And you get a high quality made in Kaua'i product. You get to meet a fantastic lady, and her sweet little lovebirds. read more

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Amazing work!! We found out about Jacqueline on the Kauai Community Facebook page and called to make an appointment. Jacqueline knew we were coming from Kilauea, and asked if we'd like a referral to a tailor that would be closer to us. We explained that no one else nearby was available for more than a hem in time for our wedding. She took our wedding timeline very seriously and made time for us to come visit as soon as we could make the drive! It was such a treat to visit Hanapepe and Jacqueline in her shop. We enjoyed getting to know her a bit while she took measurements and we both knew we'd found the right tailor. What an adorable location with historical roots! The Swinging Bridge, Spice Co's fruity popsicles, Banana Patch Studios and other artsy shops are nearby, so we made a fun day out of it! When it was time for my fiance to come for the second appointment, Jacqueline made final alterations within a few minutes so as to save him from making a third drive. She did a fantastic job on my fiancé's bridegroom outfit and offered helpful recommendations regarding outfit accessories. He was so happy when he came home! I would absolutely visit Jacqueline again for alterations and clothes. Thank you, Jacqueline! PS: looks like she's made the New York Times! https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/11/09/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-kauai-hawaii.html?fbclid=IwAR25D-A-TadF_rzAghHkw75S11AxpPiflNbXUA6nh0fwhNQEe0EDIU989fE read more

Horrible experience here today. Tried stopping there to look but owner was so rude and condescending. First time in Kauai experiencing anything other than great hospitality. Would not recommend based on very poor customer service. read more

Absolutely the gem of the Island if you're looking for a custom-made Aloha shirt. Fine workmanship and detail. The Wicked Wahine is one of a kind . I love her work! read more

Only takes cash. The whole store, including everything we bought smells like smoke. Happy with the items we bought. Spent 35$ for a toddler (size 2) shirt & shorts read more

Went into the store with two other people and looked around for maybe 30 seconds then the lady that works there chased us out and told us she didn't want to catch covid from us. Out of all of us, she was the only person not wearing a mask. read more

We heard about Jacqueline's from a NYT article and decided to stop by to buy an Ahola shirt for my husband. Jacqueline was so helpful communicating with us and made him a custom shirt is a little over a day's turnaround! It looks and fits awesome, and the prints she has are really fun and cool. This is an eccentric local shop with great quality. Highly reccommend! read more

Not friendliest person but Jacqueline's does a great job creating aloha shirts. She doesn't take cash and asks that you take your shoes off before entering. In addition to Aloha shirts, Jacqueline sells little purses and Hawaiian style shorts. read more

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Hey Jacqueline, Cindi and I appreciate your friendship. Thank you for being a good friend. I love my second shirt without the pocket and "vents from hell". Steveo, not Tyler. read more

Jacqueline is an angel and all you have to do is connect with her. i am sad to see some of these reviews! But my experience with Jacqueline was unbelievable. Felt kismet that we met. we immediately bonded and talked for probably an hour or more. and of course her store is absolutely adorable, her shirts are phenomenal and she told me it's incredibly hard to find these vintage rice bags she repurposes. i'm so excited to pick mine up in a couple days. Lovely lovely place. all the character you can think of. read more

My hubby and I have been to Kauai many times but this was the first time we came here. We came for the street fair and wandered in and saw some amazing handmade items in her shop. We were looking for a particular print but she didn't have an extra large. We asked about having it in this size and she said she'd make one. She custom made it for my husband and tapered the waist and it fits like glove. Had it ready in 2 days! Highly recommend! Great quality. read more

Miss Jacqueline made matching custom shirts for me and my 7 year old son and we couldn't be happier! Great fabric, great design, perfect custom fit. If you're on Kauai and looking for a hawaiian shirt you MUST visit her. This is her life's passion and it shows in her work. read more

We are so much ore than fans!!! Jacqueline is a hoot, and an honorable, delightful business professional! She lived by her word, she followed-up responsibly and she sent us several items we requested in fabrics we brought to her (from places she suggested around Kauai, other small businesses) and everything was completed in the time she promised. She is a gem!!! One of our most treasured memories of Kauai will be the times we visited with her. DON'T miss meeting her! Just so much fun! read more

The Aloha Shirt Lady (the same storefront and owner as Jacqueline on Kaua'i) made us a wonderful ladies Hawaiian shirt. My mom is very into music; my Dad and I were excited to see she had 3 different music note fabric types from which to choose. Within a few hours (she quoted 48) our new shirt was ready! We were very impressed not only at the high quality of the fabric and quality of the shirt, but also that she was able to line up the music notes from one piece of fabric to the other. You can hardly tell where the seams are! read more

Jacqueline hooked my family up with some beautifully handmade Hawaiian shirts, fast and at a reasonable price! If you are visiting Kaua'i and are in the market for an authentic shirt, made for you and NOT IN CHINA, this is the only place you need to go! Thanks again! read more

If you are planning on buying an aloha shirt, look no further than Jacqueline. She has a bunch on the rack but will tailor any of them to fit your exact measurements and preferences (fitted/loose, vents, sleeve length, etc). Don't like any of the ones on the rack? She has a number of bolts of fabric to choose from so you can find a pattern you like, and she will make a custom shirt for you. I was extremely impressed for the price ($65 for an aloha shirt), it's great quality stuff and I paid less for a custom shirt here than I did for an off-the-rack Tori Richard. It fits perfectly and I now have a great hand-made souvenir that I can wear on Aloha Fridays back on the mainland. It is extremely easy to miss her shop - it's on Hanapepe's main street right off of HI-50. I've driven by on a few trips, never knew the place was here, and only found her after learning that she was doing work for one of the local shirt shops in Koloa. Skip the high end retailers in Poipu and the cheapo foreign-made stuff from Whalers and ABC and head to Jacqueline's - you will be glad you did. read more

The fact that these shirts are handmade with a large variety of high quality fabrics and that Jacqueline will tailor the shirts to fit you, all for $70... Wow! We came in here on a whim during the hanapepe street fair and walked out with a super cool shirt! Thanks, Jacqueline!! read more

Jacqueline customizes the length of the aloha shirt to the customer, and you can choose from the fabrics she has on hand (not a large selection when we were there) or you can provide your own fabric and she takes $10 off the price of the shirt. She can tell you where on the island to go fabric shopping. She made the shirt in a few days. She did a beautiful job matching the print on the pocket. I appreciate that attention to detail. I would definitely recommend Jacqueline if you want a genuine "made in Kauai" product that helps support the local economy! read more

Best custom made shirts on Kauai, great lady with the best and not the standard. Classic place and cash only! If you want something different and unique see Jacqueline. read more

We heard about her store from an article in the New York Times and it was a must-do on our trip. We picked out our own fabric and came back a few days later to pick up our custom made shirts. We went in midday on a Sunday to see if they were finished, but she had still had just a few steps left to go so she said to come back at night (we had a boat tour in the area.) she stayed open an hour and a half late for us to come pick it up! Jacqueline was so great to work with and we totally felt the love she had for her shop and craft. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable experience and some stylish shirts too! read more

If I could rate zero stars I would. Walked into this store to ask a question about the area and browsed around a bit while waiting on the lady in charge. When she finally noticed I was in the store (she was on the phone holding what seemed to be a non business phone call) she was completely rude. Not only did her store wreak of cigarette smoke, but it was also untidy. I don't know how this woman still has a business with the angry attitude she greeted me with. read more

Discovered this unique shop in Hanapepe I have bypassed for years thinking it was women's apparel only. Jacqueline is a dedicated shirt maker who is committed to creating custom shirts for her clientele. A recent article in the New York Times (36 Hours on Kauai) featured Jacqueline and she now blessed with many, many new admirers. She is the essence of Hawaiian gracious hospitality. read more

When in Kauai stop by and have a Custom Hawaiian Shirt made for you. The Aloha Shirt Lady is very nice and makes a beautiful shirt. Large selection of materials and fast turnaround. read more

When ever I need alterations done I just stop by to Jacqueline's shop. She is always Pleasant. And she gets the job done really fast. Her work is excellent and I definitely will bring all my alterations to her. read more

I cherished my encounter with Jaqueline. Never have I met someone so passionate about their work. I could not be happier with my shirt. To leave Kauai with one of Jaqueline's shirts helps ease the pain of saying goodbye to such a wonderful place. read more