We’ve all seen those oh-so-chic gals walking down the beach with the perfectly tied and positioned sarong. It all looks so effortless but is it really? We’ve been in this sarong gig for awhile and we’ve learned a few secrets along the way. Watch how I show you how to tie the sarong as a dress: Here’s our top four hints to sarong tying success plus our five favorite styles to try (and you don’t have to wait until you’re at the beach!): Choose your material wisely. Sarongs come in all types of materials and each is lovely in its own way but when it comes to a tie that holds and draping that flatters your curves, a rayon-blend is the way to go. Luckily this is a traditional and natural material used in real Batiks and it’s our go-to fabric choice for all our sarongs and pareos. The bonus is this material is quick drying so it easily can go from a day at the beach to a night on the town. Go big. The more material you have to work with, the better coverage you’ll get and the more styles you can play with. Most of our sarongs are 67” long and 45” wide so you can wrap fully around your body or tie around your neck and still have a cute below-the-knee dress. Try a clip. This is an Indonesian and Hawaiian secret and it adds the cutest tropical touch but is also super functional. Most clips are about the size of a large belt buckle and are made from a polished coconut shell with two large holes. You just thread two corners of the fabric through the clip and cinch down to hold in place. This adds a stylish embellishment but is also easier on the fabric and will keep the sarong in place. Most of our sarongs come with a clip! Add a belt, jewelry, or cute heels. This really adds a more dress-vibe to your sarong and looks really great over a simple black or white sleeveless shift. It also gives you many more options and ensures the sarong will stay closed. Our five favorite tying styles and how to tie them plus a video: Halter dress: hold the sarong with one long side up an