It might be winter some place, but for some, they're building sandmen instead of snowmen. In some places in Australia, for example, they celebrate Christmas in the summer. As with some tropical countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and of course, the Philippines. For tourists roaming around my country, I doubt there's even a possibility of them not being able to see the sun, at any time of the year. As I'm writing this post, Boracay is easily swarmed with tourist from the Philippines and farther away. And what greater way to roam the islands than to sport a sarong, with a drink in one hand and a camera in another (oooh! Now I just wish I was on vacation, capitalizing my country's 'eternal' summer).
The best thing about this beachwear is that they are very versatile, thus leaving so much to someone's personal style. There are so many ways to tie a sarong, to make them look formal and less so. They can be worn as a beach wrap/cover up, long skirt, wrap skirt, tube dress, halter dress, triangle skirt, shawl, head scarf or head wrap. They come very handy when emerging from water and planning an excursion by yourself around the island. They're also welcomed in beach weddings when worn and adorned right. Floral and Batik patterns can also be utilized to make the attire more in vogue.
To make them more formal, women can wear the sarong as a halter, crossing the two sides at the chest area and tying the ends at the back of the neck. This will make the sarong look like a dress, the fabric being so fashionably hanged. I've never seen this silhouette not flatter any body type. When I was young, my sisters and I did this and pretended to be supermodels. They gave off so much femininity and beauty that we just couldn't resist!
A less formal way to wear the sarong, possibly for a walk out the beach front or a night out with friends, is to knot them at the waist. Many women have used these as covers for swimsuits at the beach. The fabric ties in the front or on the side with a tulip-like split where the fabric gathers for the tie. This was, and still is, the most popular way to adorn a swimsuit for beauty pageants. A younger wearer might dress this with a two piece swimsuit, but more mature and conservative wearers wear this with a one piece so their midriffs aren't exposed.
Buyers might consider the quality of the High-End Pertama variety. These pieces have a higher thread count per square inch. It is slightly heavier than the usual material, but very comfortable for everyday wear. The advantage of owning one is that it is a lot more durable and keeps its color for far longer than other cloth. Regular wear and washing will not make it fade easily.
Okay, so maybe I just really want to go to the beach. And maybe we will. Muahahar!
Okay, so maybe I just really want to go to the beach. And maybe we will. Muahahar!
