How to wear your pareo

Welcome to our pareo styling guide! Whether you're new to pareos or grew up tying them the way your aunty taught you, we’ve got ideas for everyone. From traditional wraps to modern twists, pareos are a part of life in Hawaiʻi, perfect for the beach, a night out, or even a casual day around town. Let’s celebrate the versatility and heritage of this island staple with some fresh inspiration for how to style yours!

Tube Dress

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Hold the pareo behind your back

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Grab the two ends and bring together

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Tie once

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Bring the ties back together

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And double knot

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Style and adjust as needed!

Tube Dress w/ Straps

01

Hold the pareo behind your back

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Bring the two ends together

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Tie once

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Bring the ties back together

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Double knot

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Bring the ties around your neck

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Tie behind your neck

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Style and adjust as needed!

Halter Top Dress

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Hold two corners of one short end

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Tie the corners together

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Put the opening over your head and around your neck

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Gather the middle by grabbing the sides of the pareo

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Wrap around your waist

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Tie behind your back

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Style and adjust as needed!

Criss Cross Halter Dress

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Grab two corners of one long end

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Wrapped around your back, cross the corners in front of you

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Wrap the two crossed corners around your neck

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Tie once

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And double knot

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Style and adjust as needed!

Strapless Side Wrap

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Wrap the pareo around your back and take the two corners to one side

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Tie the corners together

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Double knot

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Style an adjust as needed!

Strapless Side Wrap w/ Side Slit

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Wrap the pareo around your back and take the two corners to one side

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Tie the corners together

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Double knot

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Gather two pieces at your waist

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Tie together

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Style and adjust as needed!

Strapless Bikini Cover

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Center the pareo in front of you

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Wrap around and cross the ends behind you

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Bring the ends around the front, below your chest

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Tie once

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Double knot

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Style and adjust as needed!

Bougie Beach One Shoulder Strap

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Grab two corners of one long end

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Tie ends together on one side

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Wrap the ends around your arm and tie together

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Double knot

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Adjust as is or style further!

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Gather material at the waist

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Tie two pieces together

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Style and adjust as needed!

Bandeau Top

01

Fold pareo in half long ways

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Wrap around your body

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Take the top ends and tie in 2 knots

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Adjust as is or style further!