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Well, don’t worry, we’ve been doing this for years now and sarongs are super easy to size, highly fashionable and lots of fun too. No need to be a Mensa member, just read below to find out how to size and wear your sarong. To begin with, you’ll need to know: - You’re waist size – if you don’t know, take a string or measuring tape and wrap it around your hips or where you will tie the sarong (no fibbing) - You’re inseam or pant leg size or length from hip to heel Here’s how to size a sarong for wearing as a sarong skirt. Modern full sarongs average in rectangular size approximately 66” x 44” inches (66” x 22” for half sarongs) in length and width (not including fringe). So if a sarong measures 66” inches long, and your waist is 33” inches around, the sarong will wrap around you approximately twice (33” waist x 2 wraps = 66” length of sarong). In our experience this is the perfect length and is usually more than enough material for the petite to average person to wrap themselves in a sarong comfortably. As for covering your legs from the waist down, the sarong is 44” inches long from top to bottom (half sarongs are 22” inch, knee length for short skirts or kids). For example, if your waistline is 44” inches long (from hips to heel) or less, your sarong will cover you from your waistline to you sandals or bare feet. Wearing a sarong as a basic skirt is easy and requires less material and skill than wearing a sarong as a sarong dress or sarong neck knot dress. Also, to use a sarong around the bust area as a “bandeau” top requires slightly longer sarongs as well (or a skinnier torso ;-) So that’s pretty much it, you’re now “in the know” and ready to tie a sarong on. Can you feel the sand between your toes yet? We recommend that you check out our link on “How to Tie a Sarong”. This link gives instructions and examples for how to tie your sarong. Plus we have a few guides on how to tie your sarong you can download directly to your computer. The great things about sarongs is they are totally flexible…so in general if you have a little bit too much material…you can fold, tuck and drape it so it will still look flattering and good. Maintain a relaxed attitude and you’ll find your sarongs to be one of your best friends and additions to your wardrobe. Warning! Sarongs are habit forming and you may want to wear them all year round and even to work. So be careful, don’t say we didn’t warn you :-P Sarong ties are great accessories as well and wonderful to keep your sarong tied on. You don’t want your sarong falling down at the resort as you reach for your tropical drink with the little umbrella in it do you? Also, If you find your on the plus size or you want more material to work with, you may want to look at our plus sized sarongs or even our traditional sarongs which are a bit longer. See our Plus Sized Sarongs: Plus sized sarongs can measure approximately 72” x 44” or 86” x 44” or even 100” x 44” inches. Plus size sarongs are good for making other outfits with your sarongs. See our Sarong Ties: Good for keeping your sarongs tied on and they look good too. See our Traditional Sarongs: Traditional Indonesian Sarongs with patterns from Java and Bali. Usually from cotton or silk and longer too. See our Half Sarongs: (mini sarongs): For short sarong skirts and mini sarong skirts…good for kids or those who like to show more. Half sarongs can also be used as a shawl, head wrap, sash or scarf. See our Sarongs by Style Our sarongs organized by groups of designs…to our best ability. We have way too many to keep them totally organized. But you’ll find Solid Colored Sarongs for matching you bathing suit, Floral Sarongs, Celtic Sarongs, Tie Dyed Sarongs etc. See our Sarong Sets: Find matching tops and sarongs for a complete outfit. |
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Now that you’ve found that perfect sarong(s) it’s time to head out…or wait…maybe just stay home. Whatever you do, have fun! Cheers! Notes: Metric conversion: Centimeter conversions for full sarong are: 168cm x 112cm Half Sarong measures: 168cm x 66cm |