The pareo or pāreu is almost a necessity for women when going on a summer vacation with a beach. Pareo is the Tahitian word for wraparound skirt but  nowadays the term pareo is applied to any piece of cloth worn wrapped around the body, worn by males or females. A pareo is sometimes referred to as a sarong, Sāmoan lavalava, Tongan tupenu or simply a beach pareo and other such garments.

There are many ways to wear a pareo. See Ways to Wear a Pareo to learn different ways to tie and put on a pareo for different types of pareos. Pareo is great for beachwear. One pareo can be tied in many different ways giving you different looks and fashion.