kaftan
Loose Middle Eastern garment
A kaftan is a long, loose robe or tunic, typically with wide sleeves, worn in various cultures across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
In Western fashion, the term applies to similar flowing garments adopted as casual or beach wear, often made of lightweight fabrics with colorful prints.
She threw on a silk kaftan for the poolside party.
The spelling caftan is also common.
Long loose outer garment
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- djellabaNorth African hooded robe
- thobeArab men's long robe
- muumuuLoose, collarless dress
peignoir · burnoose · boubou · dashiki · abaya · poncho · smock · housecoat
Decorative stitching on fabric
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- metallic threadShiny woven strand
- gold trimOrnamental metallic edge decoration
brocade · appliqué · tassels · fringe · ornate · decorative · paisley · geometric patterns
Ornamental hanging cloth
- billowingPuffing out dramatically
- looseNot firmly secured
- airyLight and well-ventilated
- floatyTending to drift upward
breezy · draping · sweeping · graceful · lightweight · silk · chiffon · voile
Extent of inclusion
- loose-fittingNot tight on body
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- respectableWorthy of regard
demure · understated · unstructured · full-length · long-sleeved · flowing · decorous · proper
Member of Turkish dynasty
- MoroccanOf a Maghreb nation
- PersianOf or from Iran
- TurkishOf Anatolia's republic
- Middle EasternFrom Western Asia's cultural region
North African · sultan · harem · bazaar · souk · Istanbul · Marrakech · oriental
robe
Long loose outer garment
muumuu · peignoir · burnoose · boubou · dashiki · abaya · poncho · smock · housecoat · wrapper
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- metallic threadShiny woven strand
gold trim · brocade · appliqué · tassels · fringe · ornate · decorative · paisley · geometric patterns · braiding
drapery
Ornamental hanging cloth
floaty · breezy · draping · sweeping · graceful · lightweight · silk · chiffon · voile · gossamer
coverage
Extent of inclusion
- loose-fittingNot tight on body
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
respectable · demure · understated · unstructured · full-length · long-sleeved · flowing · decorous · proper · appropriate
Ottoman
Member of Turkish dynasty
Middle Eastern · North African · sultan · harem · bazaar · souk · Istanbul · Marrakech · oriental · exotic
resort wear
Casual vacation attire
entertaining · evening · cocktail · lounging · vacation · holiday · summer · tropical · garden party · destination wedding
cozy
Warm and snug
casual · loungewear · homely · comfy · leisurely · restful · roomy · breathable · pajamas · slippers
- clothingdress, apparel, attire, jeans, garment
- garmentsgarment, robe, gown, robes, dress
- loose clothingbaggy, loose fit, oversized, relaxed fit, roomy
- summer clothesshorts, tank top, sundress, sandals, tank tops
- traditional clothingkimono, sari, hanbok, dashiki, kilt
- traditional dresstraditional garb, folk dress, traditional dress, folk costume, national dress
kaftanbodysuit
Close-fitting one-piece garment
corset · fitted dress · tailored suit · skinny jeans · leotard
kaftanthree-piece suit
Coordinated business attire trio
business suit · tuxedo · blazer · dinner jacket · morning coat
kaftanbusiness suit
Formal professional clothing
power suit · office wear · work clothes · court dress · uniform