The Sarong Skirt Trend That Is All Over Instagram
From beach cover-ups to flattering minis and must-have in-flight products for when they ramp up the air-con, the humble sarong skirt might just be one of your most versatile buys of the season…
For many, the sarong previously drew up images of a proverbial gap year must-have or that famous Beckham look, but the accessory has made a return for 2024 having been spotted on countless sun-kissed Insta stars living their best European summer, and we have to say, this time around, it looks pretty cool.
Tied to the side with a rough knot, the sarong skirt can be super flattering, cinching the waist, skimming the bum and adding shape with its nonchalant asymmetric cut and slight ruching across the tummy. It can also be super affordable – chances are you’ll have a scarf or hammam beach towel somewhere in the cupboard that will do just the ticket.
Equally, high-end designers have been tapping into the trend too, so if you are after something a little more special, an exquisite print or something you plan on wearing for any holidays to come, look to designers like Johanna Ortiz and Farm Rio. Their tropical-inspired prints work really well on sarongs, bringing a joyful burst of colour to a classic one-piece or your favourite bikini. For something more affordable, check out ARKET for lightweight scarves in monochromatic colour palettes, that can be worked into the perfect pareo shape
What we love most about this Summer ‘24 trend is that it’s not just great for the beach. It can look cool worn as an actual skirt with something more structured like an oversized striped shirt. Pair with tie-ankle tan sandals, a raffia basket bag and you’ll have the perfect holiday date-night look.
Scroll on for six ways to wear this season’s sarong skirt trend…
1. Pair With A Shirt
Pack smart for your summer holiday but doubling up a beach warp into a pareo skirt in the evening. We love a printed option with a wafty linen shirt tucked in, gladiator flats and plenty of boho jewels.
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2. In The Evening
If there is one influencer who was made to float about on holiday in a sarong, it’s Lucy Williams. The beach babe shows how to work the casual piece into an evening look with this floor-skimming Dries Van Noten skirt, a simple bandeau and golden jewels.
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3. As A Casual Co-Ord
A summer co-ord gives maximum impact for very little effort and we are low-key obsessed with Angie Smith‘s striped duo. Her’s is unfortunately sold out from Aussie brand Estilo Emporio, but you can achieve a similar look with one of Free People’s striped shirts and sarongs in the same colourway.
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4. Elevate With Accessories
Insta star Blanca Arimany proves that sometimes the simplest of looks are the best. Here she has literally just used a large beach scarf as a skirt and paired it with luxe accessories in leather and gold to keep the whole look elevated. Perfect for sundowners on sticky summer nights.
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5. Poolside Chic
If you’re off to a beach bar or poolside drinks for the day, make your swimwear work look work as a full outfit with Faithful’s Anacapri print pareo. A colour palette of creams, tangerines and this season’s much-loved chocolate brown, will keep things a little fun and retro.
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6. With A Pretty Blouse
We’ve never seen a Monikh holiday we didn’t like to be quite honest and this sarong skirt + pretty blouse combo is the perfect look to take you from beach to bar. Pair with gold jewellery and raffia accessories.
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