caftan
noun
caf·tan
ˈkaf-(ˌ)tan 
variants
or less commonly kaftan
: a usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East
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For a novel take, Reem Acra offered a cape-caftan hybrid in slate jersey as well as removable caplets, which would come in handy for drafty venues.
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
This is where caftans or maxi-style cover-ups really shine.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
There were a few younger couples, too, with women in Pippa Holt caftans toting expensive straw bags.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
There are also some modern items and brands for sale, and a major highlight are the fabulous caftans, dresses and other garments from Jennafer Grace.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
This is where caftans or maxi-style cover-ups really shine.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
There were a few younger couples, too, with women in Pippa Holt caftans toting expensive straw bags.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
There are also some modern items and brands for sale, and a major highlight are the fabulous caftans, dresses and other garments from Jennafer Grace.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Caftan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caftan. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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