Our summer goal is to only wear styles that are breathable beyond belief.
And thankfully, it’s totally achievable with a caftan, the breezy style that you need now more than ever. In lieu of tight dresses or rigid denim that causes sweat to puddle up in undesirable places, a looser and roomier piece with a little more fluff is better for beating the heat.
Caftans, which usually feature tropical prints, also scream vacation-wear (just look at Parker Posey and Leslie Bibb in season 3 of The White Lotus) — you can wear them to the pool, during some al fresco dining, and more.
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Caftans to Shop Now
Eileen West Stripe Cotton Caxan
Nordstrom
On a blistery-hot day, long sleeves aren’t desirable. As an alternative, we’d suggest this caftan from Eileen West. The sleeves are shorter, but they still offer a fair amount of coverage on the shoulders and upper arms, which are more prone to getting burnt. The length is also shorter, and the V-neckline allows more airflow for those heat flash-affected areas.
Bsubseach Batwing-Sleeve Kaftan Dress
Amazon
This dress has the “most comfortable material,” according to one shopperand although its fluidity makes it one of the breeziest-looking of the bunch, “the gathered braid in the front offers just a touch of shape,” they added. It’s just $31, but it looks posh enough to be seen at even the fanciest of resorts and restaurants.
Kate Spade New York Stripe Caftan
Nordstrom
A lot of caftans are one-size-fits-all, whereas this one has a bit more standard sizing. It’s also complete with side slits that allow built-in breathability without leaving you too exposed.
Keep scrolling to shop more caftans at Amazon, Free People, and more now.
Cherry Cat Caftan Dress
Amazon
Conditions Apply Striped Kaftan
Anthropologie
Free People Groovy Baby Maxi Kaftan
Free People
Bsubseach Kaftan Dress
Amazon
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