8 Sarongs to Bring on Your Next Vacation

While some wraps make for cute cover-ups, their towel duties are subpar because they’re so small. This sarong—from the brand behind the staple flip-flops—gives you enough space to sprawl out, whether it’s on sand or grass.

If you’re looking for a sarong that’s a little more luxe, this is it. The watercolor-like orchid print is chic enough to wear to rooftop cocktails or a candlelit dinner on the beach. And it’s made of super-soft pure silk, making it one of lightest options on this list.

This wrap proves that some brands get it: the plus crowd wants options that don’t just fit, but are trendy too. The sheer mesh fabric makes this option breathable for warmer climes and the side slit gives you a subtle flash of skin, guaranteed to make heads turn at the pool.

Sarongs typically require a little bit of coordination to take them from long piece of fabric to dress. It’s not rocket science but if you’d rather take the fuss out of wrapping, the slinky chiffon option is for you. All you have to do is put your arm through one sleeve, cross the other over, and slide the other arm through. And bam! You’ve got a dress in about two seconds.

The pastel-striped design is a nice break from the tropical prints so often seen on sarongs, making it a great option if you want to take your wrap on the town in someplace that isn’t near a beach. The matching top completes the outfit or adds another cover up for the beach or pool if the sun is particularly scorching.

Heading to someplace extra hot and humid? This uber-light cotton gauze sarong will shield you from the sun without cranking up the sweat factor.

A cover-up that doesn’t look like a cover-up (and therefore shrinks your packing list) can be a savior, especially on those trips where you just want to bring a carry-on. Handmade from cotton gauze, with a fringed edge and leather ties that pull the skirt together, this sarong could fool anyone into thinking it's a regular skirt.

Due to its more rigid design, this wrap won’t make the best scarf or shoulder cover-up, but it has a secret superpower: a discreet pocket sewn into the inside of the fabric, near the hip. Now, you won’t need to worry about bringing something to carry cash or cards—they’re safe inside the skirt.