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 experience in the fashion industry to the editorial team. Since joining Who What Wear in 2021, Sierra has made her mark by expertly blending luxury and accessible fashion content. Whether she's decoding the latest runway presentations or crafting a perfectly curated shopping list, Sierra's keen eye and relatable approach have solidified her as a trusted voice in the fashion space. She's also reported on major industry events like Paris Fashion Week and lent her expertise to red carpet coverage, ensuring her audience gets an insider's view of the most glamorous moments in style. 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. Her ability to translate editorial expertise into viral social media content sets her apart, seamlessly bringing her articles and personality to life for a new generation of readers and followers. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Sierra brings a unique perspective to the fashion industry that is informed by her love for travel, music, and discovering the hidden gems that make New York City a constant source of inspiration.