Ways to Wrap a Sarong
A sarong, also called a pareo, is a swath of fabric wrapped around the body and often worn as a beach cover-up. You can buy a sarong in bright, graphic patterns or solid colors. By folding the sarong to a desired length and wrapping it in various ways, you can devise a quick cover-up, a chic dress, a long or short skirt or a flirty top. Does this Spark an idea?
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In a Rush
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A sarong is a versatile piece of fabric. At the pool or beach, hold the sarong lengthwise and wrap it around your body as you would a bath towel for a quick cover-up. If you want a little more stability, hold the ends out in front of your body, cross one end over the other in a knot and pull tight. The volume of fabric will hide your body, but it won't stay closed well enough to wear out on the town.
The Small Knot
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Use one hand to hold the ends of the sarong evenly in front of your body. With the other hand, pinch the fabric near your chest and let the ends drop. Divide the fabric at your chest into two small handles and tie in a tight but small knot. The fabric flowing down your front will cover your bathing suit or undergarments. However, if you would like to ensure greater coverage, pull one edge of the fabric underneath and out the top of the sarong. Wrap the other side across the body and tuck it in at the chest.
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Halter
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Hold the sarong so that the back edge is at the bottom of your shoulder blades. Grasp the ends evenly in front of your body. Bring the ends toward your body and crisscross in front of your chest. Tie the ends behind your neck. To give the dress or top a more defined neckline, twirl the ends before tying. Fold the sarong in half to create a quick halter top to pair with jeans or a plain skirt.
Knotless
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This works best for skirts. Place the top edge of the sarong an inch or two higher than you intend the garment to sit. Hold the ends to the side of the body with one hand and pinch at the body with the other. Bring the length of fabric tightly across the body and then fold back by half. Fold the top of the sarong over the fold of fabric. Make four or five tight rolls until you feel the garment is secure and a desirable length.
The Sarong Buckle
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Traditionally, sarong buckles consist of polished coconut shells or mother of pearl. Today the sarong buckle comes in acrylic, metal or wood in a variety of shapes and sizes. To use a sarong buckle, thread one end of the sarong through each side of the buckle and then tie a knot. If you do not want to display the buckle, pull a portion of the sarong over the top edge of the sarong and blouse the fabric over the buckle.
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