Sarongs & Sulus

To the uninitiated, a Sulu looks nothing more than an oddly shaped table-cloth. But for those in the know the rectangular-shaped can be worn as a versatile beach wrap, skirt or dress.

Here are some suggestions on now to tie a Sulu, as you become more confident, other ways may occur to you.

Note: For all the ties, make sure your body is in the middle of the material so the Sulu folds evenly.

Mini-dress or shirt:  One of the simplest ties.  Place the sulu widthwise under the arms.  Grab a handful of material from each end to form ear’s.  Tie these in a knot above the bust.  For a skirt, place the material at waist level, tying .in the front or at the sides, depending where you want the put the split.

Double-knot dress or top:  Place the sulu widthwise under your arms, holding the two ends in the front. Twist ends firmly around each other twice.  The ends can then be brought up and tied at the back of the neck, or they can be pulled to one side with one end pulled under the arm and tied on the sholder as illustrated.

Sun-dress:  Hold the material widthwise, folding the top over about two inches for neatness.  Place the sulu against your body so that the top covers your chest.  Holding the ends, cross them over at the back and tie again in the front.  This tie is difficult to maneuver and it may be necessary to hold the material up in front with your chin as you cross the ends over at the back.

Playsuit:  Hold the material lengthways and tie at the waist with the knot in front.  Thread the material through the legs, pull up over the chest folding the top over once for neatness, and tie in a knot on the back.