How to ... Sarong (for Men)

Sarongs are worn by both men and women in many parts of the world, but especially in south and southeast Asia. This long, brightly colored fabric can be worn on a hot summer day, while lounging around the house, sitting by the pool, and even while entertaining guests for a casual, backyard dinner. Sarongs are extremely comfortable, striking, and versatile, and you don't need to be in an exotic locale to wear one.

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I maintain, however, that the gentleman in these pictures is wearing it backwards. The stripe of extra color was worn in the back by every single Indonesian I saw in Indonesia, which makes sense because then the seam would be hidden in the folds in the front, a much more elegant solution.