Friday, July 1, 2022

Discover The Joy Of A Pareo: A What?

Photo: Facebook via Pinterest

The following blog on style is a quick and dirty blog meaning one I decided to write on the spot. 

Next week I'll publish the blog already written on a sentimental unisex (containing 5% essential oils) cologne. Try to guess its name?๐Ÿ˜€

Meanwhile back to today's fashion topic: Until I saw it advertised, I didn't know its proper name, a pareo also spelled pฤreu -- a wraparound skirt, worn on Tahiti or other Pacific islands. At one time the term only applied to women's clothing, but today it extends to any cloth worn wrapped around the body by either men or women. (Ohh, I learn constantly as a writer!)

Style is very subjective depending on personal tastes and body types. With fashion nowadays, there are fewer rights and wrongs and thankfully less conformity with more flexibility, as well as, individuality. Your personal style is whatever elevates you, making you feel like a million bucks while wearing it.

I'll confess to never wearing pareos. The only way I'd feel comfortable in a pareo is by styling one as a full dress (the last of the trio of images above↗, and this was true of the 18-year-old -- slender with no belly fat -- me.)

Moreover, as I've mentioned before in blogs ... with few exceptions, (personally) I'm not a big fan of asymmetrical or unbalanced attire. If the temperature is boiling (or cool) wouldn't my legs be as hot (or cool) as my midriff? Why would my legs be covered to the ankles while my top half only has on a bikini top? Universally, wouldn't I want to be covered or uncovered to fit the heat or cold? Stylewise, the look -- skimpy on top while completely covered below? Anyway I consider it ... visually, comfort-wise, sunburn-prevention-wise, a pareo just isn't me. 

BTW: I can't pull the pareo-look off like those gorgeous, skinny, tanned Polynesians. Perhaps with a perfect body on a picturesque island  ... you just have to show yourself off.๐Ÿ˜Ž

Since not everybody is me, here are some fun, colorful pareos to pursue from Echo. Hey, I might return, too, if ever I look in the mirror to see a body worth showing off. :)


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4 comments:

  1. B KartJuly 4, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    I totally agree !

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  2. PatriciaJuly 4, 2022 at 5:57 AM

    These models do look fabulous wearing a pareo, something which has been popular here in Queensland for many years, although often called a sarong. I had them when I was young and slim and went to the beach, and wore it like the girl on the right in the top row, over my swimsuit. It has been years since we did a beach holiday - but we might be having a few days in the near future, so I can check out the latest fashions :)

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    1. Debra TurnerJuly 4, 2022 at 11:16 AM

      I have Polynesian model envy! I hope you enjoy a beach holiday, Trish. My father who had good taste always encouraged me to have more fun with fashion. He'd say, you don't need to dress like a nun. A well-meaning push from a trusted source is sometimes a good thing. :)

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