This One Accessory Makes Your Swimwear Look 10 Times More Interesting

Woman at a beach wearing a sarong.

(Image credit: @nitsanraiter)

I've developed a newfound appreciation for experimenting with swimsuit styling. It's surprising how much variety you can add to your beach wardrobe with the right accessories. Just one bikini in my collection feels brand-new a dozen times over with the right touch. One of the accessories that I've underestimated the most has to be sarongs.

Swimwear brands are calling this piece a wardrobe staple, offering sarongs that either match the bikini you're about to buy or come in as a statement piece that is fun to play around with. It's the most effortless outfit coordination you can imagine, and you'd be surprised by how good an unexpected clash of prints can look.

When packing your bags for this summer's vacations, just tie a sarong around your waist, add a touch of jewelry, and voilà—you have a chic summer ensemble in under two minutes. I'm officially done with styling my swimsuits with denim shorts and oversize tees. My bikini game instantly hits the next level when I add stylish sarongs.

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Sierra Mayhew
Fashion Editor

Sierra Mayhew is a fashion editor at Who What Wear, bringing a decade of industry experience to the editorial team. Since joining in 2021, she has made her mark by blending luxury and accessible fashion, decoding runway trends, and curating must-have shopping lists. Before joining Who What Wear, Sierra sharpened her skills at Harper's Bazaar and Elle, with bylines in Bazaar.com and collaborated with iconic brands such as Gucci and Ferragamo. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Sierra translates editorial expertise into viral social content, making fashion engaging for a new generation. Her unique perspective is rooted in her love for travel, music, and discovering the hidden gems that make New York City a constant source of inspiration.