I was a little worried, too, about possibly looking dorky dressed "alike" with the tropical clothing. I bought shirts for my son and husband, and my daughter wore the long dress while I got the sarong skirt -- all in the light blue pattern. However, I wore a black top with the skirt, son wore dark green shorts and DH wore khaki pants, so we were not all dressed EXACTLY alike and it ended up looking (I think) fun but not too cutesy. Since no other family members complained, it must not have been too uncool!