C
aftans may have made their debut in
the 1960’s, but today’s caftan has come
back better than ever and has brought
pompoms and tassels along with it.
Shorts and tank tops are always appropriate for the
beach, but sometimes you want to take your style
to the next level. A sweet sundress is perfect for
brunch or shopping with friends, but if you really
want to wow the crowd, try a caftan. A caftan is a
flowing garment that when slipped on, instantly
transforms the wearer into a goddess. Caftans
can be made of linen, soft cotton or silk materials
that flutter as you walk. The caftan (or kaftan) is
a variant of a robe or tunic that has been worn by
several cultures around the world. For thousands
of years many middle-eastern groups, royalty, and
fashion icons have worn the caftan. The garment
originated in Mesopotamia around 600 B.C. but
made their mark on American fashion history in
the 1960’s. The vibrant prints and elegant fabrics
lent themselves perfectly to the free love era. The
modern caftan is the muumuu’s more chic sister.
They are usually long but can sometimes be short
and they now come in a variety of cuts. Caftans
can be loose and gauzy, they can be cinched at the
story by
Courtney Murray
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