Caftans -- or kaftans -- have become a summer staple . The robe-like garment is comfortable and flattering to many body types , historian says . They date to the Persian empire , when soldiers wore them in battle . TL;DR
Caftans -- or kaftans -- have become a summer staple . The robe-like garment is comfortable and flattering to many body types , historian says . They date to the Persian empire , when soldiers wore them in battle . Today , caftans are versatile enough for State Dinners , the red carpet or the pool .