Forget the denim shorts and vest tops you have been taking on holiday for the last two years or so as your swimsuit cover-up, yes they serve a purpose and are great for daytrips or a walk around the local market but when it comes to pool or beachside glamour, nothing cranks up the glam factor more than a Kaftan.
Just imagine a day on the beach in St Barts wearing a floaty Pucci number, well we can all dream can't we? But in truth you don't need to spend a fortune to achieve the celebrity look, just look at Coleen Rooney who is just as comfortable in this River Island number from their Pacha collection as she is wearing Melissa Odabash or Missoni.
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The traditional Kaftan is full length but a mini or midi length version is a light and chic way to conduct some serious posing in the pool/beach bar area or make for a sassy cover up when you fancy a paddle.
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White Zig Zag Tie Waisted Kaftan £19.99 New Look. Aztec Geo Full Length Kaftan £24 Dorothy Perkins. Paradise Print Kaftan £20.00 Dorothy Perkins. Blue Mojito Kaftan £135.00 from John Lewis. Autograph Snakeprint Kaftan £39.50 Marks and Spencer. Juliet Dunn Kaftan £95 at John Lewis.
Are you a shorts, beach dress or kaftan kinda gal?
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Just imagine a day on the beach in St Barts wearing a floaty Pucci number, well we can all dream can't we? But in truth you don't need to spend a fortune to achieve the celebrity look, just look at Coleen Rooney who is just as comfortable in this River Island number from their Pacha collection as she is wearing Melissa Odabash or Missoni.
The traditional Kaftan is full length but a mini or midi length version is a light and chic way to conduct some serious posing in the pool/beach bar area or make for a sassy cover up when you fancy a paddle.
Plain or patterned, Kaftans suit every age, just look at Elle and Cindy, don't they look fab?
Get the Celebrity look on a budget with my top picks from the High Street........
White Zig Zag Tie Waisted Kaftan £19.99 New Look. Aztec Geo Full Length Kaftan £24 Dorothy Perkins. Paradise Print Kaftan £20.00 Dorothy Perkins. Blue Mojito Kaftan £135.00 from John Lewis. Autograph Snakeprint Kaftan £39.50 Marks and Spencer. Juliet Dunn Kaftan £95 at John Lewis.
Are you a shorts, beach dress or kaftan kinda gal?