Melanie
A sarong is a versatile piece of clothing that can be worn in many different ways. It is perfect for the beach, a picnic, or even a night out. You can wear it as a skirt, a dress, a shawl, or a jumpsuit. The options are endless!
To wear a sarong, you can start by folding it in half diagonally to form a triangle. Then, wrap the fabric around your waist, bringing the top corners together in front of your body. Twist the two corners around each other and knot them behind your neck to form a halter dress. You can also wear it as a long skirt by wrapping the sarong around your waist and tying a knot at the back.
So, whether you're looking for a stylish cover-up or a comfortable and colourful outfit, a sarong is a great option to consider!
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Wear as a short skirt | Fold the sarong diagonally. Wrap the sarong around your waist. Gather the two ends of the sarong and tie a knot on the side. |
| Wear as a long skirt | Hold the sarong horizontally. Wrap the sarong around your waist. Take a corner of the sarong in each hand. Make a knot. Fluff out the corners. |
| Wear as a one-shoulder dress | Hold the sarong vertically, wrapping one of the shorter sides beneath one arm. Take the two corners - one in front and one behind - and tie them over the shoulder of your opposite arm, using a double knot. |
| Wear as a side-slit dress | Hold the sarong vertically and wrap around your back, like a towel. Gather the two top corners and tie in a double knot, above the bust. At the front of the dress, gather two of the edges at waist level and tie in a double knot. |
| Wear as a draped dress | Hold the sarong vertically and wrap around the front of your body. Gather the two top corners and tie loosely around the back of your neck, leaving the material draping at the front. Pull one of the sarong's edges around your back and tie several inches together at the waist, using a double knot. |
| Wear as a bandeau cascade dress | Hold the sarong horizontally and wrap around your back, like a towel. Hold the sarong at the corners, then move your hands along the edges of the material until they are about a foot closer to the chest on each side. Gather the edges and tie above the bust using a double knot. The excess material should cascade along the front. |
| Wear as a toga dress | Hold the sarong horizontally and wrap it around your back, like a towel. Take one side of the sarong and wrap it all the way across the front of your body, until you can tuck the end underneath the opposite arm. Grab the top corner and bring it over your shoulder, from behind. Take the other top corner and tie the two of them together at your shoulder to form a toga. |
| Wear as a wrap dress | Hold the sarong horizontally and wrap around your back, like a towel. Holding the top corner on one side of the sarong, pull the material across your body and throw over the opposite shoulder. Take the top corner on the other side of the sarong and pull the material across the front of your body (underneath the bust) and around the back, to meet the material on the opposite shoulder. Tie both corners at the shoulder to secure. |
| Wear as a jumpsuit | Hold the sarong vertically and wrap it around your body, going under the arms. Tie the two top corners around your back, using a double knot. Take the end of the scarf and pull it between your legs. Take the two bottom corners of the sarong, wrap them around your waist and tie them at the front, using a double knot. |
| Wear as a shawl | Drape the sarong around your neck like a scarf or shawl. Play with different folds and arrangements to add flair to your outfit. |
What You'll Learn
Wear as a short skirt
To wear a sarong as a short skirt, follow these steps:
- Fold the sarong diagonally to get a triangle shape.
- Wrap the sarong around your waist.
- Tie a knot on the side with the two ends of the sarong.
- Tie another knot to secure the sarong in place.
- Fluff out the ends of the material.
This style is best used as a cover-up for swimwear.
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Wear as a halter dress
There are many ways to wear a sarong as a halter dress, and it is a great way to cover up at the beach or by the pool. Here is one way to do it:
Hold the sarong horizontally and wrap the material around your back, like a towel. Bring the top corners together in front of your body and twist them around each other twice. Then, knot them behind your neck to form a halter. You can also create a bandeau style dress by tying the two corners of the sarong in front of your body instead of behind your neck.
Hold the sarong horizontally and wrap it around your back. Bring the left side to the front of your body and up to your right shoulder. Bring the right side to the front of your body and cross it over to the left shoulder. With the ends of the sarong crisscrossed, tie the ends at the back of the neck. This creates a cooling effect with a high neckline and an open front – perfect for showing off your brand new swimsuit or sexiest bikini!
For a strappier look, before you crisscross the ends of the fabric across your body, twist the fabric to create rolled straps. Then, crisscross them around the neck and tie them in the back, the same way you would if you were leaving the fabric flat.
You can also wear a sarong as a classic halter dress. To do this, hold the sarong open and vertical in front of your body. Level the top edge at your collarbone and tie the ends together so they secure at the back of your neck. Decide where you want the hem to hit (at the knee or above the knee) and fold the fabric up to your waist to hit your desired length. Pull those folded ends around your back and tie them at the back of the waist. The end result is a fun, playful halter dress with an open back – perfect for wearing over a bikini or wearing to lunch or dinner.
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Wear as a long skirt
To wear a sarong as a long skirt, first, hold the sarong horizontally and wrap it around your waist, as you would a towel. If the material is too long, fold the sarong in half horizontally before you begin. Then, take a corner of the sarong in each hand and pinch the corners until you have enough material to form a knot. Make a knot by gathering the material in front of your body. Then knot a second time to secure it. If you like, you can twist the material to one side, exposing one leg as you walk. Fluff out the corners of the knot, making sure that the patterned side of the material is facing outwards.
Alternatively, you can tie the sarong without a slit in the front or side. To do this, hold the sarong horizontally and wrap it around your waist. Keep pulling both corners all the way around your body until you can tie them at the small of your back. If done correctly, there should be no slit in the material, and the sarong should look like a normal skirt from the front.
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Wear as a one-shoulder dress
- Hold the sarong vertically and wrap one of the shorter sides beneath one arm.
- Take the two corners—one in front and one behind—and tie them over the shoulder of your opposite arm, using a double knot.
- Gather two edges of the sarong (on the same side as the shoulder knot) at your waist and make a double knot to secure.
This style is perfect for those who want to channel their inner Greek Goddess. It is also versatile and works for many body types.
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Wear as a side-slit dress
Hold the sarong vertically and wrap it around your back, like a towel.
Gather the two top corners and tie them in a double knot, above the bust.
At the front of the dress, gather two of the edges at waist level and tie them in a double knot.
Pull the waist-level knot to one side, until the slit opens at the side of your leg.
You can pair this look with sandals and flip-flops for a relaxed and laid-back vibe. You can also add accessories like bohemian or beachy jewellery, and stylish oversized sunglasses to complete the look.
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Frequently asked questions
There are many ways to wear a sarong, including as a skirt, a halter dress, a bandeau dress, a toga dress, a wrap dress, a tube dress, a shawl, a scarf, a one-shoulder dress, a side-slit dress, a draped dress, a bandeau cascade dress, a kimono, a cardigan, a jumpsuit, a vest, and a belt.
To wear a sarong as a skirt, fold the sarong in half diagonally to form a triangle, wrap it around your waist, and tie a knot on the side. You can also wear it as a long skirt by wrapping the sarong around your waist without folding it first and tying a knot in the front or back.
To wear a sarong as a dress, hold the sarong horizontally and wrap it around your back, bring the top corners together in front of your body, twist them around each other, and knot them behind your neck.
It is up to you and the occasion. You can wear a swimsuit, shorts, leggings, or a slip dress under a sarong.
