When we dream of a summer holiday, our fantasies usually involve three things – a body of water, a cocktail, and a kaftan. Just picture it – lying poolside with sunglasses swallowing our face, immersed in a chic-lit novel, our loose kaftan flowing in the wind as we seek out another frozen watermelon margarita to cool us down. This is living.
While the street cred of kaftans has been contentious, with some reducing them to a kitschy 70s trend that should have been buried along with curved sideburns, they have persisted, evolved, and reinvented themselves over the years.
Are kaftans still in fashion?
Temporarily losing their place in the fashion zeitgeist, kaftans have experienced a renaissance thanks to the resurgence of looser silhouettes.
Flattering for every body type, kaftans now monopolise the beach as our go-to bikini cover ups. And it looks as though they’re here to stay.
So, to fulfil our summer holiday fantasies, below, we have found the best kaftans currently on the market in Australia.
The best kaftans to shop in Australia
Camilla
asos (Linkby)
hardtofind
Beatrix Kaftan, $79, Hardtofind
A signature summer print has never looked so good with this loose fitting kaftan. Relax by the water draped in the flowy material, or glam it up with accessories for a tropical dinner.
Amazon
The Iconic
Arms of Eve Como Dress, $129, The Iconic
In a gorgeous pistachio colour, this cotton netted kaftan is ideal for balmy nights. Cute and breezy, wear it over your bikini and turn heads at the beach.
Myer
JETS
Stretch Lace Kaftan, $260, JETS Australia
If lace is more your speed, this cream stretch kaftan is your next summer purchase. With a low neckline, wide sleeves, and a neck tie for versatility, this neutral cover up works with any swim set.
NAP
Melissa Odabash Fringed Kaftan, $255.70 (usually $426.16), Net-A-Porter
Fun and fringed, this lavender voile kaftan with white embroidery is the elegant cover up your summer days have been waiting for.
