How To Tie A Sarong – 4 Ways To Style A Sarong

I adore sarongs because of their versatility. They can easily be turned into a skirt, worn as a dress, or in a pinch used as a towel to sit on at the beach. But a lot of my clients are hesitant because they don’t know how to tie a sarong. Others, have bought sarongs but don’t wear them because they aren’t sure what to do with them. Well, ladies, that’s what I am here for! It’s time to break out those sarongs. Below I go through how to tie a sarong in four different ways, from wearing it as a maxi skirt to a halter dress. You can either watch the YouTube video or follow along using the steps and pictures below.

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How To Tie A Sarong Into A Midi Skirt

There are two different ways I tie a sarong to wear it as a skirt. The first one will give you a midi skirt with longer bow tails.

1. Start by wrapping the sarong around your waist.
2. Take both corners and tie a double knot in the front. First, go left over right & pull the fabric through vertically.
   
3. Then go left over right again, and pull the fabric through horizontally. (If you need more clarification on what I mean by “vertically” and “horizontally” check out the YouTube video at the top of the post.)

Tip: Leave the knot in front, or move it to the side of your hip for a side slit.

How To Tie A Sarong Into A Maxi Skirt

The second way to tie a sarong into a skirt will give you a maxi skirt with a tinier bow in front.

1. Wrap the sarong around your waist.
2. Instead of grabbing the ends, grab the fabric halfway in between your waist and the corner on each side of your body.
3. Then tie a double knot. Go left over right & pull the fabric through vertically.
4. Go left over right again, and pull the fabric through horizontally.
   

How To Tie A Sarong Into A Strapless Dress

1. Wrap the sarong around your back, bringing both ends under your arms and in front of your chest.
2. Tie a double knot using both ends. For the first knot, bring the left side of the fabric over the right side, and then pull the fabric ends up vertically.
3. Then go left over right again and pull the fabric through horizontally.

Tip: To style your sarong into a maxi dress with a little bow, follow the same instructions as the maxi skirt above, and grab the fabric halfway in between your waist and the end before tying your double knot.

How To Tie A Sarong Into A Halter Dress

A halter dress is one of my favorite ways to wear a sarong, and it’s a great option for protecting your chest from the sun.

1. Wrap the sarong around your body, bringing both ends under your arms and in front of your chest.
2. Take the end in your right hand and swing it over your left shoulder.
3. Take the end in your left hand and swing it over your right shoulder. Both ends should now be overlapping across your chest.
4. Tie a double knot behind your neck to keep everything secure.

How To Tie A Sarong Into A Toga

I love to tie a sarong into a toga dress when I want a little more coverage but still want fresh air on my body.

1. Wrap the sarong around your back and bring both ends to either side of your body.
2. Double knot the ends.
3. Bring your arm through and place the knot over your shoulder.

Tip: Tie a knot on the side that’s open using the excess fabric for more coverage.