How to Tie a Sarong
Learning how to tie a sarong is a crucial aspect of your next trip to the beach or pool. If you're on a summer cruise, it's almost as necessary as a good hat. There are a few styles that you should master so that you can strut your stuff with confidence!
How to Tie a Sarong Basics
All sarongs are rectangular, so the only difference will be in breadth. Some sarongs that you buy with a bathing suit will be smaller since they are just meant to skim the hips. A classic sarong is much larger and allows you to tie it in any number of ways to create a long or short skirt and any variety of dresses. In fact, a sarong can be so much fun to wear, you might not want to take it off to get in the water.
Classic Style
For a sarong of any length, the most common way to wear it is around the waist, just above the hips.
- Simply hold the sarong behind you at the part of your body where you want it to lie, grip the top two ends and pull them taut. It is usually neater if you pull the ends upwards and tie your first knot, and then knot them again horizontally.
- Adjust the ends once tied so that they lie nicely, and then choose where you want the knot to sit.
- Typically, the knot sits against a hip so that you show a flash of thigh when you walk, but you can wear it on the front or back as well if you like.
Other Ideas
A stylish print always looks fashionable!
Once you have mastered the basics of how to tie a sarong so that it sits nicely and the knot is neat, you can begin to play a bit. A classic sarong will let you create a multitude of looks. Adjusting the length is as simple as adding a fold where you see fit, so you can have a skirt that skims the hips, thighs, knees, calves or ankles. You do want to exercise some care with that fold so that you don't create any lumps where you don't want them! However, once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun.
- Wear as a dress: To wear your sarong as a dress, the easiest method is to wrap it over your chest and tie it to make a strapless dress. You can knot it in the front to show off your swimsuit, or knot it at the side.
- Halter top: If you really want to be a bit more creative, you can create a halter top dress with your sarong by wrapping it around your body, crossing the ends over your chest and tying them behind your neck.
- Roman style: You can also let your inner goddess out to play with a toga-style sarong wrap. These do take some practice, so if that's what you're planning to wear to the pool party, try it out a few times before you go. Sometimes a safety pin or two is required to make sure everything stays in place and looks good.
- Bandeau: A sarong can even be worn as a bandeau with enough neat folds. You can tie it in front or back as you like. If you get bored, you can take it off and, keeping the folds, tie it around your hat's crown to liven things up while you go for a wade or stroll.
Off the Beach
Once you know how to tie a sarong to wear in the sun, you might find yourself so addicted to the look that you add it into your nighttime fashion as well. If you are on a cruise and have a few sarongs at hand, you'll want to keep them in circulation. A sarong looks great over a slim summer dress and can also add interest to jeans and a form-fitting top. Next to your hat, a sarong just might be the best beach accessory you can buy!
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