How to Use caftan in a Sentence
caftan
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Of course, a caftan or robe is the classic route for après swim.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 3 July 2019
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In one of the shots, Daisy wears an ethereal gold caftan and what looks to be a pair of knee-high suede boots.
—Jamie Ballard, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2023
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Carr wore a striped caftan; Opel wore a stiff collar and tie and nothing else.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
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This gauzy caftan with mini pom-poms at the hem is more than 50 percent off, and comes in white, black, and navy.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
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Beach cover-ups tend to be loose and flowy: a sheer caftan, an oversize men’s shirt.
—Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 19 June 2018
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Pair with your favorite caftan for the seaside or wear as a bodysuit for a night out.
—Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
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That print appeared on a roomy caftan, too, and on a white silk coat over equally roomy black trousers.
—Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2019
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For an Afternoon Boat Ride Catch some sun on the water in a bold caftan.
—The Fashion Team, Town & Country, 1 June 2021
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How, in this age of body-conscious dressing, does the caftan endure?
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 17 June 2013
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To look as chic as Lopez at her birthday bash, shop more breezy caftans below.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
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One of her bright ideas was to use the striped materials of men’s djellabas and caftans for women’s clothes as well.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2019
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Monáe soundlessly padded into the room, clad in a velour caftan, gold earrings and rings to match.
—Jenna Wortham, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2018
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Aside from a caftan, the best summer outfit is a head-to-toe white ensemble.
—Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 13 July 2018
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There’s something about pom poms on a cover-up that’s just so cute, and this gorgeous caftan is lined with dozens of them.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
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Sadly, the Earth Shoes that my mom wore with the caftan didn’t make it beyond my first Brooklyn apartment.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2021
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Even for longtime fans of Mrs. Roper, the caftan, not the woman in it, most defines the character.
—Erik Piepenburg, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
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They were supposed to go in, one by one, sit at the feet of this emaciated guru in his caftan.
—Emma Cline, The New Yorker, 1 June 2020
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In one of the photos, Gigi is seen wearing an orange-and-black caftan over a pair of white pants, snuggling up to her boyfriend of two years.
—Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 23 Aug. 2018
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And with a stylish caftan, reentry will be as easy as downing an Aperol Spritz.
—The Fashion Team, Town & Country, 1 June 2021
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And the way the blue caftan comes into play in a conclusion that marks the movie’s sole use of non-diegetic music is just beautiful.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022
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Today, caftan dresses come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
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Talley is known for wearing large billowing layers of fabric in the form of caftans and capes.
—Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 24 May 2018
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Eve is seen looking lush and well-rested herself wearing a sun hat, glasses, and a striped caftan.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Aug. 2022
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Caldwell notes that most people think loose means more comfort (think: caftans or sweatpants), but that doesn’t work for bras.
—Talia Abbas, SELF, 23 July 2018
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Superagent Sue Mengers in a caftan on a couch in Hollywood purring like a cat.
—Strawberry Saroyan, WSJ, 23 July 2017
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Up the stairs — and yet more stairs — is the building’s caftan-wearing owner Anna Madrigal, a trans woman played by Olympia Dukakis.
—Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 13 June 2019
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In a Figue caftan that swirled with ’70s-esque florals, Lange led by example.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 June 2022
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Each gave their looks, mostly featuring Richards’ signature caftans and robes, their own spin on the catwalk that sent the crowd wild.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE.com, 9 Sep. 2019
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The dress has a caftan silhouette with a deep V-neck, an oversized collar, and functional side pockets.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
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Ultra-feminine ruffles offset thigh-baring high rise bottoms and silky, floor-length caftans in vivid tones are the perfect items to toss in your carry on bag.
—Sheryll Donerson, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
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