The chilly weather of winter and spring are behind us. Now that we have packed away our coats, gloves, boots until fall we can focus on strapless dresses, swimsuits, and flip flops. But what if we told you that you could save your scarves from being packed away into the endless abyss of your closet, and turn them into your best summer accessory instead? Meet the scarf sarong.
Almost any scarf can double as a beach cover up, also known as a “sarong” or “pareo,” making the scarf basically the most versatile wardrobe piece ever, in our opinion. The sarong hails from Southeast Asia, and was originally created featuring an ancient dyeing technique called “batik,” which produced unique patterns and colors on the fabric. The name sarong literally translates to “covering” or “sheath” in Malay. Historically, both men and women throughout Southeast Asia wore sarongs for various occasions, making the sheath an integral part of their daily wardrobe.
Today, sarongs have been popularized around the world as a cover up for swim and beachwear. They make the perfect lightweight, portable, and undeniably chic summertime accessory.
