The muʻumuʻu (more often spelle as muumuu, muu-muu or mumu) is a loose dress of Hawaiian origin that hangs from the shoulder. Contrary to popular misconception, the correct Hawaiian pronunciation is moo'-oo moo'-oo. Like the Aloha shirt, muʻumuʻu exports are often brilliantly colored with floral patterns of generic Polynesian motifs. Muʻumuʻu for local Hawaiʻi residents are more subdued in tone. Muʻumuʻu are not as widely worn at work as the aloha shirt, but may be worn as a uniform by women working in the hotel industry. Muʻumuʻu are also popular as maternity gowns because they do not restrict the waist.