: a loose garment made of a long strip of cloth wrapped around the body that is worn by men and women chiefly of the Malay Archipelago and the Pacific islands
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Frequently Asked Questions What is the best size for a sarong?
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
The first is a sarong with large polka dots that can’t go unnoticed and could spice up a plain swimsuit at the beach or pool.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
His skirts and dresses often have the easy flow of a sarong.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
For example, a sarong is a wardrobe staple that can double as a casual skirt, beach towel, or protection from the sun when draped around the head and shoulders.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
The brand has included a variety of new silhouettes to offer other styling options such as new sarongs in colorways like a striking bright blue hue and an additional tone that is a midnight blue.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2023
In the snapshot, Kourtney is seen wearing a zebra-print bikini, patterned sarong and sporting a belly button piercing, while Khloé rocks a white bikini with gold detailing and a patterned sarong.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 5 June 2023
The expectant mom wore a cut-out pink one-piece and matching sarong that highlighted her growing baby bump.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
There are also one-pieces in one-shoulder, deep-V and playsuit designs and minimalist sarongs to complete the resort-ready looks.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023
Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
The first is a sarong with large polka dots that can’t go unnoticed and could spice up a plain swimsuit at the beach or pool.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
His skirts and dresses often have the easy flow of a sarong.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
For example, a sarong is a wardrobe staple that can double as a casual skirt, beach towel, or protection from the sun when draped around the head and shoulders.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
The brand has included a variety of new silhouettes to offer other styling options such as new sarongs in colorways like a striking bright blue hue and an additional tone that is a midnight blue.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2023
In the snapshot, Kourtney is seen wearing a zebra-print bikini, patterned sarong and sporting a belly button piercing, while Khloé rocks a white bikini with gold detailing and a patterned sarong.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 5 June 2023
The expectant mom wore a cut-out pink one-piece and matching sarong that highlighted her growing baby bump.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
There are also one-pieces in one-shoulder, deep-V and playsuit designs and minimalist sarongs to complete the resort-ready looks.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023
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sarong
noun
sa·rong
sə-ˈrȯŋ 
-ˈräŋ
: a loose skirt made of a long strip of cloth wrapped loosely around the body and worn by men and women of the Malay island group and many Pacific islands
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