How to Tie a Woman's Hawaiian Sarong

A sarong allows you to cover your swimsuit while maintaining your style.

When preparing for a beach vacation, you may ponder the question of what to pack. While your swimsuit is an obvious must have, you may wonder what to wear while traveling to and from the beach or while enjoying a meal or drinks at a beach side restaurant. A Hawaiian sarong is the solution to your beach wardrobe needs. A Hawaiian sarong is a long scarf like cover-up that is worn around the chest or waist. The sarong does not require the use of safety pins or closures; instead it is tied around the body.

Things You'll Need

• 73-by-45-inch sarong

Instructions

Long Skirt

1. Position the sarong so that its longest sides are parallel to the floor. Grab one corner of the sarong in each hand.

2. Pull the sarong around your hips so that it covers your buttocks. Position it so that the top sits at the hips.

3. Pull one corner of the sarong across the front of the body to the opposite hip so that it covers the front of the thighs. Tightly tie the two corners at the hip using an overhand knot.

Halter Dress

1. Position the sarong so that its longest sides are parallel to the floor. Grab one corner of the sarong in each hand.

2. Pull the sarong around your back. Position it so that it covers your mid-back, buttocks and the back of the thighs.

3. Pull the corners around the front of your body. Cross the corners once at your sternum. Pull the corners up around your neck. Tie the corners at the back of your neck.

Tips & Warnings

• Fold the sarong in half lengthwise and repeat the steps in the Long Skirt section to create a shorter skirt.

References

• "Woman's Day"; How to Style a Sarong; Woman's Day Staff; July 2010