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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Emily finds Mindy consoling herself with decadent room service in what looks like a floaty red caftan.
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Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
The Italian vibe was enhanced with a seersucker fabric used for caftans, dresses and separates.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Dinner at the house is a Moroccan feast on a long table with guests dressed in caftans and easy clothing.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
This caftan is by one of my favorite new labels Marlies Grace.
—Kerry Pieri, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
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Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
The Italian vibe was enhanced with a seersucker fabric used for caftans, dresses and separates.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Dinner at the house is a Moroccan feast on a long table with guests dressed in caftans and easy clothing.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
This caftan is by one of my favorite new labels Marlies Grace.
—Kerry Pieri, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Caftan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caftan. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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