caftan

Example Sentences

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In 2023 Chamlee sold a 1960s caftan that didn’t fit her—but turned out to be made by artist Pegge Hopper—for $600 on eBay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

The natural next stop is caftan glam and “fun!” prints beloved by aunts who live for blended drinks.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

She loved her costume, mostly because it was like a large caftan, essential in the intense Roman heat.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

Issa Rae’s feathers on a champagne-colored embroidered tulle caftan fluttered on the carpet.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024

Dressed in a caftan and an appropriate white pageboy wig, Amy began phoning my father at the office.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris