Sarong or Sa-right?

Historically a sarong or sarung is a large tube or length of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn by men and women throughout much of South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and on many Pacific islands. The fabric most often has woven plaid or checkered patterns, or may be brightly colored by means of batik or ikat dyeing. Many modern sarongs also have printed designs, often depicting animals or plants.

Or more modernly it is worn over a swimsuit when one is at the beach and on Spring Break.  It is not traditional to wear one to work over a pair of brightly colored chinos, boots and a twinset.  I say this with explicit caution as Sister Mary was unable to attend fashion week this year due to an unforeseen and truly unfashionable obligation at the convent.  

If you take a sarong out of it's traditional environment and try to modernize it or even add an urban chic spin, one typically ends up looking like a hot mess without the margarita refresher.  When one does decide to wear it over a pair of jeans one ends up accentuating the hips and looking freakishly like an out of place matador.   Ladies, there is a reason we stopped wearing hip rolls, bustles and hoop skirts and this, quite possibly, is it.  There is also a reason NOT to wear a sarong over your chinos, not only is it bunchy and unflattering, but it makes everyone else wonder a few things - did you split your pants?  Or did you have an accident of some sort?  Perhaps you spilled your morning maccachino in your lap or sat in gum?  Are you trying to hide the evilness of VPL?

You could try to convince me of this fashion trend in June or July over a pair of capris, a flowing blouse and some strappy gladiator sandals, but this is a definite fashion don't for March.  But even in the warmer months, if this is not well executed, I may shout "AHOY MATEY" and force you to walk the plank.

I would say this sarong is definitely Sa-Wrong!

Until next time, stay fashionable my lovelies!
SM