The pareo is basically an infinity dress for the beach. It’s a lightweight piece of cloth that can be worn many different ways. Tie it around your waist to get snacks at the pool or loop it around your neck and make a quick dress so that you can run an errand without changing. I love the pareo because you can turn it into a cover-up that suits your own body type, whether you want to bare a lot of skin or just a little. Want to see some affordable pareos and get detailed instructions on how to wear yours? Read on!

This tie-dyed pareo by INC (Macy’s, $69.50) is gorgeous, and nice enough to wear on the beach or out on the town.

Pareos can be costly. Luckily, Old Navy has them on sale now for just $15.50. This pareo comes in pink, turquoise, and sand.

If you have a lot of black swimsuits like I do, this Roberta Roller Rabbit Pareo (Piperlime, $55) could perfectly fit the bill.

I’m also a fan of this Roberta Roller Rabbit Pareo in Teal (Piperlime, $45.50 on sale).

Fans of floral will love this Roberta Roller Rabbit Pareo (Piperlime, $55).

Step out in one of summer’s hottest colors in this INC Pareo (Macy’s, $44.99 on sale). Need help in wearing your pareo? Check out this handy guide!

So now that you’ve got the lowdown, would you wear a pareo? Images (top to bottom): Stylemash, Macy’s, Old Navy, Piperlime, Piperlime, Piperlime, Macy’s, Unique Fashion

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