Simple Summer Stylings: How to Don a Caftan Four Different Ways!

Posted Tuesday July 17, 2012 10:42 AM GMT

One of our very favorite summer go-tos is the caftan.

Easy, light and effortlessly chic, it works for a day at the beach, a stroll around the market, a street fair, or even a night out.

Don’t have one yet? This one from Lemlem is the most perfect one we’ve spotted. So what are you waiting for? Go kit it!

Look 1: Perfect for a weekend day spent running errands, carting the kids around, shopping… Just throw on a pair of espadrilles or your favorite kicks, add a few necklaces and you’ll be casual and cool. Shown with Shourouk Kiki bling fringe necklace, Winifred Grace leather and brass necklace, n.d.c. espadrille bootie.

Look 2: Switch out your comfy flats for a heel, add a chic clutch and the caftan is dinner-ready. Shown with n.d.c. Olivia heeled sandal, TenOverSix woven clutch, Wendy Nichol sea bark ring.

Look 3: Don’t be afraid to mix your colors and your stripes! Add a scarf, some bracelets and some fun and funky flatforms to really make the look your own. Shown with Lemlem split scarf, Wendy Nichol 3-pyramid cuff, Wendy Nichol 7-pyramid gold cuff.

Look 4: Our number 1 choice for a day of sightseeing and shopping — just add a comfy flat sandal and great tote, then grab your camera and you’re ready for the sights! Shown with Claire Vivier bando tote, SFK “Eva” camera wristlet, Wendy Nichol whip, n.d.c. Vera flat sandal.

Photo Credit: Kit This

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