How to Use kaftan in a Sentence
kaftan
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Wear with a kaftan on the beach or sport on your next city break.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 27 June 2022
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No one has ever made a kaftan on a yacht look better than you.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
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She is clad in a burgundy-and-navy-floral kaftan and matching headwrap.
—Dara T. Mathis, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
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Diane von Furstenberg has a meta fashion moment in this chic kaftan design with her face on it.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2022
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The lightweight kaftan can also be stored in your hand luggage for those desperate to be beach ready after a long-haul flight.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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There was her sequin kaftan in Los Angeles.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
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Men, meanwhile, wear an agbada, an oversized kaftan designed from guinea or lace, and a hat made of asoke fabric.
—Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2022
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In the second episode of the season, Vance wears a long layer silk kaftan by boutique Camilla.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
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The kaftan—jalabia in his Sudanese background—isn’t about image or statement.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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Then look at the kaftan itself, which dates back to the very earliest ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
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Life's a Beach An elegant kaftan is one of those pieces that will easily take you from the beach resort to the country club.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 28 June 2024
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For something subtler, try Sara Cristina’s linen kaftan, adorned with a single delicate pearl in the front.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 7 July 2025
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The Barbara kaftan in sunflower is made with recycled chiffon along with the Lexi kimono in ocean reef.
—Sara Holzman, Marie Claire, 30 Apr. 2021
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Elegant enough for a pool party, wear yours with an oversized hat, retro sunglasses and a chiffon kaftan for seriously glam vibes.
—Kristina Rutkowski, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
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Back at the shoot, Saar is wearing one of these leather necklaces, paired with a Gucci kaftan that makes her petite frame look 20 feet tall.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Today, the medina is full of souks selling Berber rugs, piles of spices, and elaborate kaftans—not to mention a long list of bougie hotels.
—Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2024
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Consider this neutral gauzy linen-blend kaftan from Lisa Marie Fernandez.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2021
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From wide-leg pants and jumpsuits to billowing maxi dresses, beachy kaftans, layerable sweaters, slouchy handbags, and leather sandals, there are tons of great options to sift through.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
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This Amazon shopper-favorite kaftan is lightweight and comfortable, offered in 20 colors, and is one size fits all.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
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One-pieces can be dressed up with a vibrant sarong or a boho sundress; bikinis look great with linen pants or breezy shorts; poolside dinners call for a breezy kaftan or resort-ready linen set over your tankini.
—India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
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Some of our favorites included the summer-ready dresses and kaftans, which pair perfectly with the signature accessories, such as wrap bracelets and beaded baubles.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
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There is a fantastic shop in Maritima called Tulsi selling local kaftans, sandals and crochets.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
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There is a fantastic shop in Marittima called Tulsi selling local kaftans, sandals and crochets.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
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Over the last few days, Gaga has been spotted wearing a number of remarkable high-fashion looks, including a full-length leopard-print kaftan by Celine.
—Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, 5 Mar. 2021
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These are my favorite style finds to round out a Palm Springs packing list, including sunglasses, bathing suits, stunning kaftans, swim cover-ups, and more starting at $13.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Before the ceremony, Anderson wore several other gowns by the designer including an oversized kaftan with a fringe hem and a black floral kaftan for a pre-wedding dinner.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 July 2026
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Belinda spends much of season three in a variety of kaftans by Verandah, Anthropologie, or Suzanne Vinnik.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles The collection features fluid maxi dresses, kaftans, separates and swimwear.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Spiritum Tulum On top of a great selection of flowing dresses, kaftans, and kimonos, this sustainable fashion brand also offers a great selection of casual and formal menswear.
—Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2023
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The arrival paid tribute in part to late fashion journalist André Leon Talley, with a cape reminiscent to the silk kaftan the Vogue editor wore to the event in 2011, among other references.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
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