Did you know there are many types of Kaftans in the market you can buy? The most popular ones are:
Maxi Kaftan
This is a floor-length kaftan perfect for evening wear or when attending a wedding. You can always accessorize this kaftan by wearing silk or any other premium material. You can also wear bangles, rings or even bracelets to improve your appeal.
You should be cautious when accessorizing, especially around the neck region, as most maxi kaftans tend to be heavily beaded in this region.
Bat wing kaftan
From its name, this kaftan has a bat design. The outfit often has a lot of space on the sides and works best when you wear it together with a fitting trouser. You can wear this kaftan anywhere, including going to church and even shopping.
To look like a real boss when wearing these kaftans, wear wooden clogs and carry a big tote. Big sunglasses and a wide brim hat on a sunny day won’t hurt.
Short night kaftan
Are you into short and comfortable outfits? This is the most ideal for you. Most short night kaftans come in dull colors such as black and navy blue but if you love being seen, go for brighter colors such as white or red.
Deep neck kaftan
This is popular with Hollywood actresses that want to show their bosom. As you can tell, the kaftan has a deep neck pattern meant to accentuate the breasts. While anyone can wear this kaftan, it better suits those well endowed in the chest area.
How can you wear the kaftans?
Just as there are many types of kaftans, there are equally many ways you can wear them. Some of the ways include:
Wearing kaftan with palazzos
When you wear a kaftan with palazzos, you wear it in the classic Indian style. To get the most from the kaftan, ensure that it’s loose and go for solid colors or lacey designs. To avoid too many details on the outfit, keep the jewelry low. A great way to go about it is to wear ear studs or a necklace.
You can also pair the kaftan with simple earrings and a clutch.
Wearing a kaftan with shorts
Do you want to have a modern and sophisticated look? Pair the kaftan with your favorite denim shorts. You can pair the outfits with any shorts as long as they blend in well. If you are into ripped shorts, you can wear them but keep the accessories to a minimum. For example, add a few boho-chic accessories such as earrings and bracelets.
Wearing a kaftan with leggings
Wearing a kaftan with leggings is the perfect way to dress stylishly for the office. The beauty is as long as you have chosen the right kaftan, you can pair it with any style and length of leggings to create that inviting, gorgeous look.
Wearing a kaftan with a jacket
Are you going out in the evening and you want to lock the kaftan? Pick your favorite jeans, suede or any other of your preferred jackets and become a fashionista. Of course, wear a jacket that brings your kaftan to good light. You don’t want a jacket that makes the outfit look like a sack.
Wearing a kaftan with a skirt
If you want to be a style diva for any event, pair your kaftan with a pair of tight-fitting pencil skirt. To improve the look, don a long chain necklace and bracelets.
How to take care of your kaftan
Buying the best kaftan is of no value if you don’t take good care of it. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can do it, with the most common ones being:
Follow the cleaning instructions.
Every kaftan has instructions at the back that you should follow when cleaning the outfit. Follow the instructions religiously to keep your outfit in top shape for a long time.
You can dry clean your kaftan, but you don’t have to do it, as the harsh chemicals in the dry cleaning process can do more harm than good to the delicate kaftan fabric fibers.
If you are going to dry clean the outfit, ensure that the dry cleaner specializes in cleaning delicate silk and hand-beaded outfits. If you want to go a step further and protect your outfit, go for “green” dry cleaners.
Gently hand wash the outfit.
Hand washing the outfit is the best way of caring for it, so you should try to hand wash your outfits as much as possible regardless of your busy schedule.
Always use cool water and a small amount of mild detergent, then gently swirl the kaftan in the soapy water for about 5 minutes to remove the light soiling. Once the soils have come off, hand wash the kaftan.
Some of the best kaftan cleaning tips include:
- Don’t bleach or soak the kaftan
- Don’t squeeze the excess water from the garment
- Don’t machine wash or tumble dry the outfit
- Drip dry the kaftan by hanging
- When the outfit gets clean, rinse it in clean cold/cool water
- For the best care, lay the kaftan flat on a towel. This is to prevent the outfit from stretching.
- Don’t use hot water to clean the outfit, as the hot water can soften the adhesives used to glue the crystals in place. The hot water can also shrink the fabric.
Use low to medium heat when ironing
It’s okay to iron the kaftan, but you should be cautious of the amount of heat you use. As a rule of thumb, use low to medium heat setting. When ironing, don’t let the outfit contact the crystal stone, beading or embellishments.
To protect the adhesive glue from the heat, place a piece of thick white cotton fabric between the iron and kaftan.
If you have a steamer, use it instead of the iron. The steamer will effectively get rid of the creases without putting the kaftan in any danger. Steamers also tend to be much kinder to the silk and other softer materials used in making kaftans.
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