They -- or kaftans -- have become a fashion trend . When you 're not feeling your beach bod best , time to break out the caftans , those long , loose garments with wide sleeves . The tunic - like garment is comfortable and flattering to many body types , historian says . They belong to the Persian period , when soldiers wore them in battle . Today , caftans are versatile enough for Family gatherings , the red carpet or the pool .
They -- or kaftans -- have become a fashion trend . The tunic - like garment is comfortable and flattering to many body types , historian says . They belong to the Persian period , when soldiers wore them in battle . Today , caftans are versatile enough for Family gatherings , the red carpet or the pool .