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Maybe he has a rounded tummy. And maybe his hair is turning gray. But he's still a kid at heart, and you love him just the same. On Father's Day there are some classy shirts you can give your grandfathers and dads to remind them that they're the Big Kahuna, and Number 1 in your book. It's going to cost you a few bucks so you might want to shop around at flea markets, or go discount with spin-off versions of classics. For those on a budget, JC Penney carries a print called Island Shores $18-60, jcpenney.com

Here's the low-down on some of the Best Shirts for Dads:

  • High Seas Trading Co based in California offers some of the most extensive themed shirt collections ranging from surfing, surfer girls, island rock guitars, to woodies and ukuleles. Made of 100% combed cotton with reasonable prices and sizes up to 4X on many. $52-up. highseastradingco.com
  • Kahala was founded by Nat Norfleet, Sr. and George Brangier in the 1930s. The Kahala label appeared in finer department stores in Honolulu and on the mainland, featuring subtle, tasteful cotton prints. California Dreaming design includes all the icons of the surf culture and would make a great gift for dads. $70-up. kahala.com
  • Nat Nast is credited with designing the original "action back" shirt. A savvy entrepreneur, Nat Nast seized the opportunity to clothe the millions of Americans who took up bowling by launching The Nat Nast Company in Kansas City in 1946. Nat Nast designs are worn by the "whose who" of the celebrity crowd. $155-up. natnast.com
  • Reyn Spooner was launched when California store owner Reyn McCullough moved to Hawaii and met seamstress Ruth Spooner, opening a store in 1961. The shirts are sold in Reyn Spooner stores in Hawaii, finer stores in California, and online, costing around $45 (on sale)- up. Some 3XL's! reynspooner.com
  • Tommy Bahama was founded in 1992 with a motto of "relax". Created by apparel industry veterans Tony Margolis, Bob Emfield, and Lucio Dalla Gasperina, the upscale casual clothing for men is designed to conjure an island attitude–one long weekend. $100-up, great Big & Tall selection, too! tommybahama.com
  • Tori Richard is headquartered in Honolulu and was founded in 1956. Tori Richard, Ltd. fabrics include proprietary Cotton Lawn, Silk, custom Jacquards featuring printed art that is often applied in as many as 18 distinct colors to capture brilliant hues and intricate design. They carry big & tall sizes. Cost: $92-up toririchard.com
  • Two Palms Hawaii includes many rayon shirt designs at affordable prices. Touting all shirts are made in Hawaii at their factory, the short sleeve, button down styles range from darks and one or two solids to mostly floral designs with plumeria, palms and tropics themes. $40-up. twopalmshawaii.com

Kahala "California Dreaming" features surfers, piers, Woodies and maps of California.

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