Caftan dress - an ultrasoft style
Over the weekend I re-discovered the caftan dress! The caftan is this year’s fashion icon. This season its comeback has swamped the fashion closets of all fashionistas on the move!
Not sure what to look for? A caftan (or "kaftan") is a long flowing garment that has long sleeves, and is ankle length. The kaftan in original form was made of either silk or cotton and usually worn with a belt or sash around the waist. Sleeves may be either long or elbow length.
Caftans come in all shapes and sizes and can be worn long or short from tunics to long flowing, feminine gowns. Many have chic embellishments with jewels and beads, and clinch waisted styles offer a far more feminine silhouette.
Here's a great place to start!
- Embody the spirit of a bohemian beauty in this Tara Matthews gold print kaftan maxi dress. Carry a snappy metallic clutch and adorn yourself in gilded extras as you move from the beach to the bar.
- Coming from Missoni this caftan makes clashing your prints easy with this diaphanous organza maxi dress. Partner the abstract print with neutral stack heels and accent with metallic jewelry.
- Light toile long-sleeved caftan dress, “Tribal Wave” print. This bright Africa-inspired print revives and updates the spirit of the origin. This item has been selected from Marni’s archive and re-interpreted to fashion an easy dress.
- A look by Diane von Furstenberg from the Spring 2009 Runway Show. A full length printed kaftan dress in jersey jacquard.
- After a morning on the beach, look chic and stylish as you head to lunch in this green spray dye kaftan sleeve dress from Alice + Olivia. Pull the waist in and pair with golden accessories for an effortless yet elegant ensemble.
- Breeze through cocktails in this stunning printed silk Oscar de la Renta kaftan. Gild with gold accessories for an opulent vacation look.
- What a find! Pricey but good for an idea! Caftan dress in a white/banana/pink abstract print. This stylish dress features lace-up caftan neckline with three-quarter sleeves and made of linen.
- The long sleeveless caftan maxi dress by Rachel Pally is a signature Rachel Pally piece. Constructed from a dense midweight modal jersey, it has a deep v-neck and raw hem.
- This flowy and fluid mahogany v-neck caftan maxi dress from Riller and Fount reminds us of that effortless urban boho vibe. The buttery soft modal and spandex knit feels fabulous against the skin, while the v-neck and back keyhole slit offer subtle sex appeal. This one size fits most garment is really roomy and incredibly comfortable!
- By Rachel Pally a soft modal shapes a deep v-neck dress with front gathers below the inset waist. Ties in back for an improved fit!
Fashionistas the caftan is as “iconically hippie now" and don't be afraid to wear a kaftan top in the city with skinny jeans and a wide belt. And get this! For evenings, a long flowing caftan adds feminine chic, but avoid volumnous loose tents which drown the figure. Figure skimming ones are the most flattering and right on trend with clinched waists and figure hugging cuts.
Add your own personality with your favorite accessories. Dress up your caftan with chunky bracelets , belts and necklaces. Team it with flat jeweled sandals for sexy chic or chunky wedge heels balance out the volume. Add large shades and an oversized bag to be right on-trend!
Do it up!
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