Discover 15 beach pareo wrap ideas and useful tips on how to tie it in numerous ways to wear it as a dress, skirt, top, and more. A pareo (also spelled pareu) is a large rectangular piece of lightweight fabric, often brightly colored or printed, traditionally worn in Polynesia. It’s commonly used as a beach cover-up and is known for its versatility, style, and ease of wear.
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Choosing to wear pareos during your summer vacations has many advantages. Their vibrant colors and designs are eye-catching, while their versatility offers style and coziness to your beach outfits. Here are 15 pareo wrap ideas for summer:
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Fold the pareo in half horizontally, then tie it around your waist for a shorter length.
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Hold the pareo behind you, wrap it around your torso, and tie it in a knot above the bust. Use a brooch or decorative pin to secure the knot.
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Hold the pareo at the back, bring the two top corners to the front, criss-cross them over the chest, and tie behind the neck.
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Wrap the pareo around your body and tie both top corners over one shoulder.
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Wrap it like a full-length dress and tie a loose knot at the side of your chest for an asymmetrical look with a slit.
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Fold the pareo and tie a bandeau top. Then fold the rest into a short skirt for beach-to-café transitions.
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Fold your pareo many times in triangle shape and tie the corners in your back and let it flow in the front.
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Fold the pareo in half, pull it between your legs from front to back, then tie corners at the waist to mimic a loose jumpsuit.
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Fold pareo into a triangle, place the long side across your chest, and tie the ends behind your neck.
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Wrap it around your waist, tie a knot at the front, and tuck or adjust the length for flow.
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Drape diagonally across your chest and tie at one shoulder as a Grecian goddess vibes!
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Fold into a triangle, tie the ends behind your neck and the long point around your back for an open-back style.
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Fold into a long strip and wrap around your head or tie into a top-knot turban.
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Wrap your pareo around your beach essentials and tie the ends to form a makeshift sling bag or hobo-style tote.
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