Sarongs/Pareos

[SilverTurtle]

I will be leaving my current job location in a couple of weeks, and as a gift one of my friends/coworkers gave me a sarong. It's really cool, kind of a dark reddish/pink with big lizards on it! The friend is from Thailand, and I think it's really neat to have something that relates to his culture (I always ask him tons of questions).

Anyway, I did some research online to learn about their history a bit more and different ways to wear them. Unfortunately, here in Ohio there aren't a lot of beaches or warm weather to wear it in. I know some of you live in/are from warmer climates & wondered if you ever wear them? Do you wear them strictly as beachwear, or do you wear them out other places, too? Do you have suggestions on what to wear with them that is comfortable but looks okay?