Sarong vs. Pareo

Sarong vs. Pareo — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sarong and Pareo

Sarongnoun

A garment made of a length of printed cloth wrapped about the waist that is commonly worn by men and women in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, and the Pacific islands.

Pareonoun

A wraparound garment, worn by men or women, similar to a Malaysian sarong.

Sarongnoun

a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific

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