How to Tie a Sarong

Mad Gringo just put this up on the official website. But it's hidden.

(not really, but people look harder for things when you tell them they can't find it)

Does anyone really know how to tie a sarong?

We don't have the answer, but let Mad Gringo inspire you with a few pictures. Mad Lulu makes everything look good.

First up, the Knot in Front.

Step 1: Start with the Sarong across your back with the ends pulled up in front of you. Instead of grabbing the corners, bunch the fabric into thin rolls just in front of your chest.

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Step 2: Take those two handfuls and tie a quick knot nice and snug right in the middle.

Step 3: Smooth out the extra fabric and drape one end over the opening in the fabric.
Simple. Classic. Takes less than 10 seconds. I timed it.

Once you have the well named Knot in Front down, you might be ready for the High Neck Style.
(yes, I named them myself)

Step 1: Start with the Sarong held across your back and under your arms. This time, grab the top ends and pull one end all the way across your chest.

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Step 2: Take the other end and pull it across so that both ends are wrapped across your chest and up around your neck.

Step 3: Tie the ends in a knot behind your head and straighten the fabric around your body.
This one takes a little longer to pull off because of the knot behind your head. Maybe 20 seconds.

Piece of cake, right?

Wait, Mad Gringo has more.

This one I call the Fancy Neckline Twist. Because it has a fancy neckline twist.

Step 1: Start with the sarong at your back and up under your arms. Take hold of the ends out in front of your body

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Step 2: Take the ends in your hands and cross them once in front of your body.

Step 3: Take the crossed ends and cross them again. Now you have the start of a Fancy Neck Twist.

Step 4: Take the ends and tie them behind your neck. Smooth the sarong across your front and you're on your way. Stylin'. Profilin'. Strollin' to the beat.

Not enough?

Last one here. How about the Mad Gringo Side Strap?

Step 1: Start with the sarong across your back and under the arms. Just like last time, except take one end and wrap it completely across your chest and leave the top end out for future a future knot.

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Step 2: Take the other end and wrap it across the opposite shoulder. Either you are a yogini or you have to have a friend help you here, but you get those two ends together and make a knot. A fabulous looking over the shoulder dress that won't blow away or look out of place in a restaurant.

Does that give you some ideas? Check out our sarong collection.  We didn't even get into the skirt wraps or the fabulous head wraps.

Another time. Another time.

If you have other ways of wearing a sarong and aren't camera shy, send pictures!

Go slow.

Comments

[allie]

Great!! Just the styles I've been looking for and beautiful, helpful pictures! thanks