Each season, one defining trend inevitably takes over the Vogue offices. (No small feat, I might add.) Last year, for instance, nearly every editor could be spotted in slim retro sneakers from Dries Van Noten or Adidas x Wales Bonner. Then, later in the fall, the same could be said for sumptuous suede jackets from Staud and Rùadh, which topped many a fashion week look—Vogue Shopping’s own Madeline Fass and Lisa Aiken included.

For summer 2026, there’s no question what’s dominating the cubicle conversation: the sarong-skirt trend. The traditional beachwear staple broke into the mainstream—and straight onto city streets—following its appearance at Dries Van Noten’s spring/summer 2026 menswear show in Paris. Of its debut and subsequent rise to sartorial fame, Vogue’s global director of Vogue Runway and Vogue Business, Nicole Phelps, remarked: “Days after Julian Klausner’s Dries Van Noten men’s show in June, sarongs were trending in the Vogue offices,” she said. “It was summer, yes. Still, we were miles from a beach or the idea of a vacation, and there they were: with pants underneath or without, lifted straight off the runway and into the real lives of the young people who populate One World Trade Center.” We even made the Dries sarong the star of our recently launched Resort Wear Shop, styled below with a simple white tank, pair of strappy black sandals, and an embellished cropped jacket.

With Klausner leading the charge, other summer-in-the-city sarongs we love include those from Matteau, Joseph, and even Khaite. The latter looks especially good layered atop a pair of printed drawstring pants and finished with a simple butter yellow tee and raffia bag. Pareos from Loewe and Faithfull the Brand are also perfect for poolside-to-pavement dressing–no swimsuit required.

Still intimidated? A sarong layer over pants, à la Dries or Staud, is probably your easiest entry point, as chances are you’ll be able to recreate the look with pieces already in your wardrobe, plus it’s a more practical approach for late-spring’s in-between temperatures. But when summer officially hits, why not try a printed one with a lace-trimmed cami, heeled sandal, and shell-embellished necklace for your chicest cocktail hour look yet.

Scroll down to shop more sarong skirt outfit inspiration for the season ahead.

The Fashion Week Favorite

Take a styling cue from Vogue’s resident maximalist Naomi Elizée and layer your printed pareo over a pair of simple black trousers and a breezy striped button-up. Inject the look with color and playfulness via Dragon Diffusion’s woven handbag in cherry red, then complement it with Ancient Greek Sandals’s two-toned flip-flops and Lizzie Fortunato’s pendant cord necklace.

The Netted Mesh Style

Everything’s coming up netted this summer, from handbags to sarongs. Here, follow fashion insider Gabriela Karefa-Johnson’s lead and style The Frankie Shop’s mesh sarong with a simple black tank and a pair of wide-leg jeans. Add a summertime twist with Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s wedge sandals, Chan Luu’s bead-embellished chain-link belt, and Presley Oldham’s matching necklace.

The Sarong That Started It All

When in doubt, turn to Dries Van Noten’s polka-dot-print pareo. As seen in Vogue Shopping’s summer shoot, style the statement-making sarong with the brand’s cropped jacket, a simple white tank, and Le Monde Béryl’s strappy black sandals. Then, ground the look in city life with Hunting Season’s woven basket bag and a pair of Saint Laurent sunnies.

The Minimalist Must-Have

Look beyond the beach and style Joseph’s seriously sleek sarong with Nour Hammour’s funnel-neck suede jacket and Cos’s gray T-shirt. For a splash of color, accessorize with Neous’s cherry-red heeled sandals and Etro’s festive beaded bag. Tohum’s shell necklace keeps the look firmly rooted in summertime.

The Polka-Dot Pick

Polka-dot dresses aren’t the only printed pieces on our wish list this summer. Matteau’s red-and-white spotted sarong is pure fun, styled best with Tory Burch’s knit one-piece for a swimsuit-inspired look and feel, Acne Studios’s roomy blouson, and a pair of vibrant yellow flip-flops from Miu Miu. Finish the look with Staud’s beaded bag and Anni Lu’s shell necklace.

The Geometric Print

The wait is over: Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza’s newest collection has officially dropped, with this geometric-print pareo topping our carts. Lean into a monochromatic moment and layer yours atop Comme Si’s sumptuous silk pants with Proenza Schouler’s knit halter top and Christopher Esber’s mesh sandals. Add a pop of color via Le Sundial’s jade-green beaded necklace and The Row’s coveted Marcel tote in rich chocolate brown.

The Summer White

No summer capsule wardrobe is complete without some breezy white poplin—and this sarong-style skirt from Khaite is no exception. Give it a playful twist by styling it with Dries Van Noten’s printed poolside pants, Matteau’s butter-yellow baby tee, and a pair of simple brown sandals from K.Jacques St. Tropez. Ground the otherwise busy look with Liffner’s black basket bag and a pair of silver metal-rimmed sunnies from Saint Laurent.

The Resort-Ready

Lean into the vacation mood with Johanna Ortiz’s tropical print pareo layered over a pair of relaxed Uniqlo trousers, styled with Banana Republic’s classic black blazer and a Leset V-neck tee. Then, give the look a polished finish with Everlane’s low-heel pumps and Khaite’s two-toned canvas tote. The result? A summer-in-the-city outfit that transitions seamlessly from work to play.

The Statement Stripes

Every summer calls for stripes—and this season, it’s all about Staud’s blue-and-white take. For date nights or post-work cocktail hours, style it with Carine Gilson’s romantic lace-trimmed top, Le Monde Béryl’s woven wedges, and Cos’s minimalist tote bag in an elegant taupe. Add a final dash of color via The Row’s red-hot cat-eye shades.

The Scandi Staple

Of course Toteme has one of the chicest sarongs on the market this season. Style yours for occasions beyond the beach with Nili Lotan’s bright-blue button-up, Khaite’s earth-toned trousers, and a pair of croc-embossed heeled thong sandals also from Toteme. Chic finishing touches include Bottega Veneta’s woven clutch and Jennifer Behr’s shell earrings.