From the Ottoman Empire to global fashion this bohemian cover up has come a long way and going by what we’ve seen on the runways it might just end up being the next big thing in Spring Summer 2010
Come holiday season and even the most passionate of fitness junkies stop counting calories. After all we live only once and this happens to be the time of the year when the jolly fat man in red is celebrated. But come summer and realization dawns, that adorable sundress does not fit anymore, that extra serving of dessert starts showing on your waistline every time you try to squeeze yourself into your favourite jean. Well the good news is, this year, silhouettes for Spring Summer are relaxed and loungy. Perfect time to befriend the flaw forgiving kaftan we say.
If kurtas have done you good, how could you possibly go wrong with the equally comfy kaftan? Fun, bohemian and chic this much ignored garment (especially in Chennai) works perfectly for both the anorexic and the curvaceous. By taking away emphasis from the waistline it can work wonders for even people on the heavier side. While they do work great as bikini cover-ups on the beach they can just as well take the place of ‘done to death’ kurtas when paired with leggings or jeans.
• For evenings, opt for long flowing kaftan gowns over voluminous loose tents which drown the figure.
• If you’re petite, figure skimming ones with cinched waists are the most flattering
• Balance its volume by teaming with a figure hugging bottom
• If ankle length kaftans seem too adventurous you always have kaftan tops and maxi dresses for options
• Kaftan +harem pants/ patialas = fashion disaster
Wear them with
• Broad belts
• Long beads
• Chunky cuffs
• Leggings with scrunches
• Skinny jeans
• Platforms
• Embellished Flats
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