Kaftan dress is a special mix of beautiful colors and exotic design and they allow you breezy comfort at the same time. Kaftans have been in demand forever but they are going to rise again during the summer trends with celebrities and designers launching modern Caftan designs and exotic blends of Persian Kaftans combined with modern bold colors and fabrics. Here, we have a brief history of the Kaftan dress and some different ways in which women can style their Kaftan dress this summer to remain in vogue and comfortable at the same time.
The ‘Kaftan’ or ‘Caftan’ was originally a full-length men’s garment observed in Mesopotamian history and later throughout the history of the Middle East. The design of the caftan is generally open and loose with wide cuffs and long sleeves. Previously, it was strictly a men’s garment that was worn with either an open front design or tied with a sash. However, the elegance of the Caftan comes from the rich materials that are used to make them like silk or high spun cotton. Historically, kings, pashas, and maharajas have been known to commission kaftans made with the most expensive materials and designed for special or exotic events.
Over the years, Kaftan style clothing didn’t remain strictly as men’s clothing. Around the mid-20s, caftan that was very close to the designs of Islamic clothing was introduced into women’s dress choices and it remained in demand for a fairly large period because of the modest yet unrestrictive designs of the caftan. Today, there are bright-colored and uniquely designed Kaftans that women love to wear especially during summers. Here are a few styling options for women to wear Kaftans and have a stunning look this summer.
How to wear the Kaftan with style?
Compared to the original caftan designs and styles, the newer ones are bold and bright. This allows women to choose from a massive array of designs and colors. The Kaftan is also a very good choice for women who wish to remain in vogue. The caftan is a modest item of cloth that can be designed in several ways such as:
1. Cinch the Caftan at the waist with chic or statement belts. This gives a definitive form or shape to the garment and gets you to ramp ready in no time.
2. If you are going to spend a long day at the beach then a Caftan is an absolute must. You can combine the breezy Kaftan with shell jewelry or straw hats to create a casual and beachy look that will get you the spotlight on a warm summer day.
3. You can also combine your Kaftans with richly embroidered coats or bright headscarves to get the expensive and exotic look.