Beyond the Beach: Incorporating Sarongs into Your Everyday Wardrobe

Now that summer is over and the weather is turning toward autumn, you may think it is time to put away your favorite summer items until next year. Think again before stowing your fun and vibrant sarong. With a few simple tricks, you can easily incorporate your summertime style into your everyday wardrobe.

When incorporating a sarong into your wardrobe, the texture, pattern and color of your sarong will help guide what wardrobe pieces you can pair it with. For example, if the sarong has a bold pattern and a bright color, you will want to pair it with a more basic shirt or blouse so that the patterns and colors are not competing with one another. It is best to pair cool tones like blues and greens with other cool tones. Likewise, pair warm tones like red, yellow, and orange together.

For a fun day look in the autumn or spring, tie the sarong in a criss-cross fashion at the nape of the neck. If your sarong is longer, fold it in half, lengthwise, before tying. Pair it with your favorite pair of jeans and top off the look with a coordinating blazer or jacket. Remove the jacket and add heels for a seamless transition to evening. The sarong will provide just the right amount of pop and pizzazz to have you looking like a fashionista.

As the weather turns colder, you may think that a sarong is incompatible with the cold temperatures. However, with a little creativity and mixing of wardrobe staples, a sarong can be just the item you need to boost the winter blues. To break out of your winter fashion rut, tie the sarong at the hip. Complete the outfit with leggings, slouchy sweater, and boots for a funky and colorful winter look. Another cold weather idea is to tie the sarong at the neck as a dress, but layer a long sleeve top underneath the sarong. Accessorize with a belt at the natural waist and boots.

As you get more comfortable incorporating sarongs into your everyday wardrobe, you will find sarongs bring an excitement, warmth and youth to your wardrobe that you never knew was lacking. For more ideas on how to wear sarongs or to shop for more sarongs to add to your wardrobe, visit Fairwindssarongs.com.