How to Use caftan in a Sentence

caftan

noun
  • Choose from shorts and capri sets or caftan sleepshirts.
    — ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • Of course, a caftan or robe is the classic route for après swim.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 3 July 2019
  • That print appeared on a roomy caftan, too, and on a white silk coat over equally roomy black trousers.
    — Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • Breakfast was a scene in the best sense—a parade of caftans and croissants.
    — Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Carr wore a striped caftan; Opel wore a stiff collar and tie and nothing else.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
  • To look as chic as Lopez at her birthday bash, shop more breezy caftans below.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • This is where caftans or maxi-style cover-ups really shine.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
  • How, in this age of body-conscious dressing, does the caftan endure?
    — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 17 June 2013
  • The other tables were filled with sleek women in sheer caftans, their hair and skin salty and sun-kissed.
    — Julia Chaplin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
  • Aside from a caftan, the best summer outfit is a head-to-toe white ensemble.
    — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 13 July 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • That caftan can be a lounging outfit, pool coverup or worn to dinner with jewelry.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Draped over her shoulders was a lightly colored caftan cape that flowed down to an elaborate train.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This caftan is by one of my favorite new labels Marlies Grace.
    — Kerry Pieri, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Eve is seen looking lush and well-rested herself wearing a sun hat, glasses, and a striped caftan.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Aug. 2022
  • My robes and caftans from the brand are among my most treasured pieces with their unstudied, easy elegance.
    — Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Keep scrolling to shop more caftans at Amazon, Free People, and more now.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Talley is known for wearing large billowing layers of fabric in the form of caftans and capes.
    — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 24 May 2018
  • White t-shirts, gauzy fabrics, and flowy caftans feel breezy, but can’t be trusted to offer much sun protection.
    — Laurel Naversen Geraghty, SELF, 12 Aug. 2018
  • The caftans gave way to fancier dresses, like a stunning embroidered moire gown in a peacock hue.
    — Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Brian came to the rescue, wearing a silk caftan shirt and carrying a baseball bat.
    — Kevin Fisher-Paulson, SFChronicle.com, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
  • 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
  • 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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