Sarongs: are they still in fashion?

[Maraki]

Just that really. Last year (south Med) I was the only one at the pool sporting one. I am very tall, so I tie mine at hipster length and it looks like a maxi skirt. Is everyone wearing kaftans now to the beach bar?

[burnishedsilver]

I think they're coming back. I like them but I have not been able to find any on the high street for years. I'm seeing them back in the shops this Summer.

[CeeceeBloomingdale]

I always take some and have bought new ones this year but tend not to wear them as clothes all day, just covering up quickly on the beach. I wear them over my shoulders at times too to keep the sun off but just when sitting or lying down. They also double as a scarf on the plane. I like them, not sure if they are considered fashionable any more

[BerniceBroadside]

Primark had some yesterday. Make of that what you will!

[Coastingit]

I don't think they are fashionable any more, sorry. I use one for marking my place on the sunlounger but that's it. I pull shorts over my bikini for beach bar etc. I have kaftans but don't really like wearing them - I need a cotton one, mine are cheapo polyester and that's the last thing you want to put on over sweaty suncreamy hot skin!

[kelda]

No they are not in fashion but they still look far more stylish then kaftans.

[Maraki]

Kaftans it is then! Thx for your responses xx

[Coastingit]

I think a cotton simple dress you can pull on over your bikini is probably the key. Either a jersey or woven cotton one.