No other piece of clothing gives you such a diversity and allows you to transform your look in so many different ways. With just a few knots, you can go from the beach or camp to the bar in a heartbeat. What’s not to love about them? They are stylish, they are casual, they are super-easy to manage. Plus, you can create a different look in a matter of seconds.
The larger it is, the more options you have, which is why oversized scarves are also excellent alternatives that can play the role of a sarong. Undeniably, a must-have piece of clothing for every fashion conscious woman, the sarong has become a staple when planning our holiday by the beach. They can be used to give a sleeker and tighter fit silhouette as a swimwear cover-up and are great accessories with dress shirts and shorts. Depending on how you tie a sarong, you can create a lot of looks so the way you wear it is important and allows you to create modest or more revealing outfits. Here are some fun ways to tie a sarong for a smart style statement!
But first, let’s talk about…
The Styles of a Sarong
The tubular sarong is comfortable and can we worn as casual wear with a plain T-shirt. Then, there is the un-sewn Batik sarong that you can ask a seamstress to stitch it as you would like your sarong to be. You may also wear a Batik sarong in a blouse style, especially those made of lacey materials. It will give you a lovely feminine look as you put it tight in around your waist.
As for the traditional patterned sarongs, they are so beautifully suited with fine blouses and get an instant contemporary vibe.
Finally, there are wedding gown style sarongs, made of silky smooth materials that can become a great option for the bridesmaid or even the bride herself if she likes her beach wedding to be more laid back and less formal. Some brides also use wedding style sarongs as honeymoon lingerie! So, it’s really up to you how you wear and use a sarong.
Now, if wearing a sarong as a dress or skirt is not your thing, you can consider wearing it as a shawl or scarf or even a headband and accessorize another outfit.
Feel free to embellish your sarong with glitters, flowers, shells, beads or whatever pleases the fashion designer inside you or you could also wear it as shorts! Sarong with trims and plain hems look subtle and make your legs look longer. And, with a high cut hip sarong, you can expect to have your hips appear slimmer.
Ways to Wrap a Sarong
It may seem somewhat daunting to tie a sarong a specific way at first but with a little patience and practice, you will get the hang of it for sure! Know that there is no right and wrong way to tie a sarong. Play with it and experiment with different styles. From wearing it like a full-length dress or an evening gown to like a little skirt around your hips or beach cover up, it’s all about how you like it around your body.
Start with the easiest and most popular way of wearing a sarong:
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Hold it behind you (horizontally).
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Gather the ends and pull the right end to your left shoulder, below your armpit.
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Do the same with the other end (goes to your right shoulder).
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Tie the two ends behind your neck.
Wear your Sarong Like a:
1. Long Skirt
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Place it at your waistline from the back to the front.
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Tie the two ends together and let it rest on either the left or right side of the hip.
This style is perfect over a swimsuit or bikini.
2. Halter Dress
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Hold the sarong vertically in front of you.
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Tie the top 2 corners around the back of your neck.
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Tie a double knot to secure.
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Create a keyhole by twisting the sarong in front.
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Gather the 2 edges at your waist.
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Wrap them around your back.
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Tie a double knot to secure.
3. Triangle Skirt
This is probably the most common way to wear a sarong at the beach.
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Fold it in half to create a triangle.
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Take the longest edge and wrap it around your waist.
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Tie both ends together on either your left or right side of the hip.
4. Toga Dress
You can get this look very effortlessly with a tubular sarong.
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Hold it horizontally in your back.
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Put the left corner of the sarong below your armpit (you may also do the opposite and put the right corner below your armpit).
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Let the other end cover your body from the armpit down.
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Put the corner in line with the other one you have on the other shoulder and hold tight.
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Put the two corners over your shoulder.
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Secure with a double knot.
5. One-Shoulder Dress
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Hold the sarong vertically under your left or right arm.
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Bring the corners over your shoulder.
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Secure with a double knot.
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Take the two edges and gather them at your waist.
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Tie a double knot.
6. Side-Slit Dress
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Hold the sarong vertically around your back and place under the armpits.
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Tie the two corners a double knot around the front, just above the bust.
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Gather the two edges at the waist.
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Tie a double knot around the front and twist to one side to create a side slit.
7. Harem Pant Jumpsuit
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Hold your scarf or sarong vertically in front of you.
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Wrap the top two corners around your back.
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Tie a double knot.
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Pull the bottom back through the legs.
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Wrap the two back corners around the front of your waist.
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Tie a double knot to secure.
8. Midi Skirt
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Grab the longest end of the sarong and take it around your waist.
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Tie a double knot at the hip.
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Bring the bottom edge up to your waist (same side as the double knot).
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Wrap around your waist.
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Tie a double knot at the other hip.
9. Cocktail Dress (Right Shoulder Tie)
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Hold the sarong in front of you (vertically).
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Tie the top edges to create a hole.
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Slide your right arm through the hole.
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Wrap around your back, under the left arm and around the front.
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Make a belt-like pattern by rolling the top edge over and over.
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Tie a double knot on the right hip.
You could also wear your sarong like a mini dress if you simply lay it over your chest; perfect for an evening occasion by the beach!
With so many different ways to wear a sarong, you not only save space in your suitcase, but also money; money that you could spend to rent that seaside room for an extra day or anything else you feel worth it!
Which type did you like? How do you like wearing your sarong?We are always happy to read your comments!
