Wear a Short Sarong

A sarong is a versatile item in a summer wardrobe.

Originating in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, a sarong has become a unique fashion statement around the world. Consisting of a large piece of fabric that has bright colors or patterns, a sarong can be worn in a multitude of ways, such as a skirt, a dress, or a cover-up for the beach. With its versatility, inexpensive price tag, and sexy allure, a sarong adds an exotic touch to any female's summer wardrobe.

Things You'll Need

• Sarong

Instructions

1. Wear the sarong as a skirt. Carefully fold the sarong into a triangle. Wrap the sarong around your hips, and make sure that the top tip of the triangle comes down your outer thigh. At your hip, tie the other two tips of the triangle into a knot. If you want the sarong to be longer and come further down your leg, do not fold it into a triangle.

2. Wear the sarong as a short dress. Open up the sarong and wrap it around your back. Bring the edges to your front, underneath your arms. Tie the edges of the sarong on your chest.

3. Wear the sarong as a bandeau. Fold the sarong over repeatedly until you create a rectangle band about 6 inches wide. Wrap the band around your chest and tie the edges behind your back.

4. Wear the sarong as a headscarf. Fold the sarong into a triangle. Place the folded sarong on top of your hair with the top of the triangle pointed towards the back of your head. Bring the other two tips of the triangle down and underneath your hair. Tie it at the nape of your neck.

5. Wear the sarong as a scarf. Fold the sarong until it is a rectangle strip about 3 inches wide. Fold the band over to half the length. Wrap the band around your neck. At the side of your neck, insert the loose edges of the sarong through the fold on the other end.

Tips & Warnings

• Always be aware of the sheer nature of sarongs. If you wear it as a dress, bandeau, or skirt, treat it as a cover-up and wear a bathing suit or other top or skirt underneath. There is no limit to how you can wear a sarong. Take the time to experiment, and wrap and tie it in many ways over your body.