https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:25:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1263246 Wed, 28 May 2014 17:25:08 +0000 Janet 1263246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe, now when I think of caftans, I think of Christina Hendricks:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2014/04/christina-hendricks-party-has-caftans.html">http://nymag.com/thecut/2014/0.....ftans.html</a></p> <p>She even got Jimmy Fallon to wear one.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some of those are definitely NOT caftans, IMO. I personally would tread with caution when it comes to caftan styles, because I'm old enough that it could easily look frumpy. It's not my favorite style, although I can see the appeal for comfort. Definitely can convey a boho or retro vibe, depending on the print and style. I had a beach coverup that probably could pass as a caftan, and I got rid of it recently -- I decided I like other styles of coverup better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1263223 Wed, 28 May 2014 17:05:25 +0000 rachylou 1263223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me the only kaftan is the middle of the second row. I would never leave the house in a kaftan, but I'd host a party in one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262386 Tue, 27 May 2014 21:23:43 +0000 Niki Lea 1262386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of kaftans as boho - not sure if that's correct though. I'd probably wear one around the house, or to the pool/beach. They're a little bit more outgoing and attention-grabbing&nbsp;than my own personal taste, so I don't know if I'd wear one to a social function. But I do think they're quite fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262344 Tue, 27 May 2014 20:42:52 +0000 Zibbets 1262344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear a shorter&nbsp;one over a swimsuit. Otherwise, they're not my thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262339 Tue, 27 May 2014 20:37:09 +0000 cinnamon fern 1262339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am definitely pro caftan! &nbsp;I have my eye on this one:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://emersonfry.com/emerson-caftan-cerulean">http://emersonfry.com/emerson-caftan-cerulean</a></p> <p>It is more $$$ than I want to spend on a beach cover up/loungewear dress though. &nbsp;</p> <p>I would not wear one to an event.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262289 Tue, 27 May 2014 19:12:24 +0000 jackiec 1262289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of Mrs. Roper from Three's Company!</p> <p>I like the shorter ones as beach cover ups. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262280 Tue, 27 May 2014 18:59:35 +0000 rabbit 1262280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I associate kaftans in the US&nbsp;with (to my eye)&nbsp;unattractive large dated&nbsp;prints or embroidery&nbsp;(sorry, I know that's bad) so in my mind the 3rd one in the top row and the middle one in the second row, and last one in the third row&nbsp;kind of qualify. &nbsp;The others look like loose tunics or maxi dresses to me, and the Oscar De La Renta one rises above the genre :D. &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm all for loose tunics and maxi dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262276 Tue, 27 May 2014 18:54:16 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1262276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachel Zoe has always loved these and has even sold some on QVC last year.. I however have never seen anyone wearing them even at high end tropical resorts, so just not sure about the pracitcallity although I often dream of them... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262275 Tue, 27 May 2014 18:52:21 +0000 Aquamarine 1262275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm... To me the Cynthia Vincent looks like I think a caftan should look. Some of the others look like tunics or maxi-dresses. I doubt I would wear a caftan out and about, but I can imagine wearing one around a pool (maybe). They remind me of Carole Brady of the the Brady Bunch...and my mother's house coats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262267 Tue, 27 May 2014 18:47:26 +0000 Aziraphale 1262267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know what the official definition of a kaftan is -- I'm interested to hear the replies. As for whether I'd wear one outside, the answer is an emphatic no. Loose muumuu-type dresses, which to my mind include kaftans, are fine for lounging around the house. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262266 Tue, 27 May 2014 18:47:06 +0000 Mo 1262266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my mind caftans have drapey sleeves, almost by definition. &nbsp;I don't get how the sleeveless dresses qualify either. &nbsp;<br />I usually think of them as a casual look, but could see how maybe a nice silk one could be done dressy. &nbsp; </p> <p>Oh, and I was so close to buying a rich royal blue one about 5 years ago at Ross, but decided in the end it just wasn't me. &nbsp;Looked great on, though. &nbsp;Similar to the pic below.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caftan-thoughts#post-1262262 Tue, 27 May 2014 18:43:13 +0000 deb 1262262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This morning I read Rachel Zoe's <a href="http://thezoereport.com/rachel-zoe-styling-advice-caftans/" rel="nofollow">blog</a> and she talks about wearing caftans (or kaftans) to dressy occasions. I wore caftans in the 70's and as lounge wear. My curiosity got the best of me and I did a search on caftan and found many styles other than what I thought&nbsp;a caftan was. Now my questions are:</p> <ol> <li>What really is a caftan? </li> <li>Are they back in style?</li> <li>Would you wear one to an event?</li> <li>Or just as lounge wear?</li> </ol> <p>I have added some of the caftans (kaftans) I found and some I consider maxi dresses. Others I do not consider caftans at all. What do you all think about caftans?</p>