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- Common uses: Worn as a dress or a skirt, used as a beach cover up or beach blanket
- Made from: Thin cotton
- Price range: $8-$1,000
- Usually measures six feet by 3 feet
- Often tied died, floral or other brightly colorful styles
- May be tied in many ways
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Sarongs, or pareo, are large, cotton, rectangular wraparounds traditionally tied around the body as a dress or skirt, worn by both women and men of southeast Asia, Pacific islands, and parts of Africa. Often used as a beach cover up.
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How to Tie a Sarong for Men
- Wrap a horizontal sarong around the back at waist level taking the two upper ends in the hands.
- Tuck one end at the hip while pulling the sarong tightly with the other hand. Roll down where the end was tucked for more stability.
- Wrap and tuck the free end at the other hip and roll it down as well.
- Fold down the the top edge at the front once or twice to secure it.
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Sarongs on Amazon
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HAWAIIAN LONG SARONG- WHITE WITH RED & PINK HIBISCUS - $14.95
Long sarongs can be tied a variety of ways, including like a dress for full body coverage. Hand wash in cool water & line dry.Amazon
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Miraclesuit Women's "Runabout" Sarong Skirt , Black, 12 - $58.00
Miraclesuit's Runabout Tankini Skirt offers the waist defining style of a sarong, with a firm control inner panty to slenderize your abdomen and hips. Mix and match this Miraclesui...Amazon
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Tiny Leaf Batik Sarong (Red) - $9.95
About Turtle Island Imports Sarongs: Sarongs are worn in a variety of ways. Wrap as a skirt, top, headpiece, scarf or shawl. They are not only the perfect beach wrap but the...Amazon
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A Sarong in My Backpack: Adventures from Munich to Pushkar - $16.50
Ayun Halliday explores the hi-octane underbelly of the low-budget backpacker lifestyle From drug-induced Apocalypse Now re-enactments in Vietnam, trouble in the red light district ...Amazon
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