How to Look Cool in a Kaftan

The ultimate throw-on-and-go piece, wear a kaftan in style this summer with our simple styling tips

Tuesday Dec. 13, 2016

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Add your favourite earrings and sleek sandals to take your look from the beach to a barbecue. The Shanty Corporation kaftan $149. Rebe hat $295. Chaos and Harmony sandals $239. Natalia Peri earrings $209.

Anchor soft muslin with a statement belt. The Shanty Corporation kaftan $159. Vintage belt, $35, from Vixen.

Delicate embroidery is a softer alternative to sequin detailing. Arielle Mermin kaftan $269. Jasmin Sparrow earrings $209.

Balance a shorter length with long sleeves. Day Birger et Mikkelsen kaftan $370. Jasmin Sparrow earrings $209.

Pair with textural accessories in the same shades as the kaftan's print. La Madu kaftan $129. Penny Sage shoes $490. Vintage belt, $20, from Vixen. Natalia Peri earrings $209.

Slip into a pair of babouche style shoes, this Morrocan slipper has seen a revival as of late thanks to brands such as Celine and Acne. La Madu kaftan $129. Acne shoes, $679, from Workshop. Natalia Peri earrings $259.

Get in the holiday mood by throwing on a string of shells. La Madu kaftan, $220, and necklace $39. Rebe hat $295.

Team playful rainbow sandals with a romantic white piece. Neon Gypsy kaftan $149. La Madu sandals $99.

For many, the thought of a kaftan conjures up vivid pictures of Eddy and Patsy from their film installment of Absolutely Fabulous earlier this year - belted and accessorised with a hefty dash of gold costume jewels. Good news if sequins and floral prints are your forte, the racks are brimming with a rainbow of offerings at boutiques such as Augustine and Neon Gypsy. For those who prefer a more organic approach, or want to take their kaftan beyond the beach with ease, the aesthetic of Italian fashion house Marni is a great port of call. Think expressive prints, tactile accessories and rich, earthy shades. A combination that works just as well in the city as it does at the bach. There are plenty of great local options from the likes of resort wear specialist La Madu, look out for kaftans that feature artsy prints, textured cottons and pockets for holiday ease.

Photographer / Babiche Martens. Stylist / Danielle Clausen. Model / Alana Mia from 62 Models. Hair / Kieran Knight from Stephen Marr Salon. Makeup / Katie Melody Rogers using M.A.C Cosmetics.

STOCKISTS: Arielle Mermin, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Jasmin Sparrow, La Madu, Natalia Peri, Neon Gypsy, Penny Sage, The Shanty Corporation, Workshop, Vixen.