Because the sarong is used for every imaginable purpose under the sun. It's clothing, it's a blanket, it's a towel, it's a privacy screen, a swim cover up, a bed sheet, a baby blanket, a scarf, a ceremonial dress…. You name it, the sarong can do it!

Leggings or Yoga Pants: If you're in for a beach yoga session or a long stroll, leggings or yoga pants can be a practical option. They'll keep you cool and comfortable under your sarong. Bodysuit: If you're aiming for a more elegant look, consider wearing a bodysuit under your sarong.

A Pareo is also made of a single piece of fabric, but it is typically longer and wider than a Sarong. In addition, a Pareo is typically worn by both men and women in Tahiti and Hawaii. Pareo is typically wrapped around the waist and tied in a knot. Or it can be worn over the shoulders as a shawl or dress.

Places like Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands have their own version of sarongs called "lava-lavas" or "pareos." Men wear them as a traditional and functional garment. Lava-lavas can be worn as a skirt-like wrap or a loincloth-style garment.