Fashion
21 Caftans, Mumus, And Tent Dresses In Every Size To Make Summer 2015 The Comfiest One Yet
As a disciple of Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow, and their podcast Call Your Girlfriend, I have been privy to the joy that a good caftan dress can bring into your life. Between Friedman's love letter to caftans/guide to getting a summer-ready caftan body and Bustle's own Marlen Komar's declaration that this is her personal "Summer of the Caftan," I'm ready for a summer of breezy tent dresses and totally carefree caftans. Being comfortable and fashionable at the same time is not an impossible task, if athleisure and the Teva resurgence have taught us anything this year.
Click through for 21 picks for the comfiest, baggiest, most oversized dresses that are as at home on your bod during a weekend Dating Naked marathon or at a bar during happy hour.
Let's Polka
This airy, hand-painted beauty by Aubrey Vanvels makes me want to twirl.
Polka Dot Dress, $150, have-company.com
Go Ahead, Put Me In A Box(y Dress)
The easiest thing to slip on and go, this dress’ print and rich colors are anything but drab.
Boxy Maxi Dress, $86, elvi.co.uk
I Got My Angel Now
Let everyone stand in the light of your halo in this season’s trendiest, brightest hue while being so comfortable.
Mimu Maxi Frock Dress in Halo, $56, mimumaxi.com
Anything But Basic
A standard t-shirt dress not good enough for you? This curved hem and gorgeous jewel-tone green keeps this wardrobe standard interesting.
Curved Hem T-Shirt Dress, $13, forever21.com
Silky Smooth
This raw silk mumu in a gorgeous celery hue is the perfect dress for busy, sticky summer days. Or lazy ones. Or any day when you need your comfort with a side of luxury.
Silk Mumu in Celery, $160, tony-chestnut.myshopify.com
Pleat Me Up, Scotty
Have a fancy event to go to, but don’t want to give up that caftan lifestyle? Wear this. Boom.
One-Shoulder Pleated Maxi Dress, $63, lanebryant.com
Baby Blues
This stripy linen sack dress is going to look equally as good on a summer road trip as it will with leggings and a moto jacket come fall.
Hacienda Cutaway Dress, $70, loft.com
All-Out
Go for the glam in this bright, embellished caftan that will make you feel like a totally glamorous diva in the best way. Bow down.
Sequin Embellished Caftan, $240, jibrionline.com
#CaftanGoth
Show your darker side in this architectural dress.
Banded Arch Caftan, $90, babooshkaboutique.com
Rough Gem
I’m super in love with this printed, high-low caftan with a button-up back. Perfect as a cover-up, movie night outfit, or airplane dress.
Rough Diamond Kaftan, $170, heygorgeous.com
Gold Medal Comfort
Looking for something a little glitzier? This patterned, gold, floor length caftan is going to make you feel like a queen.
Golden Print Caftan, $69, etsy.com
Practically Perfect In Every Way
You know the clothing item that’s your go-to dress: Drapes just right, feels good on, and makes you feel adorbs? That’s this tunic.
The Most Perfect Tunic, $44, redressnyc.com
That '70s Dress
Whether you consider yourself more of a Donna than a Jackie, this dress would pair well with low-top sneakers or cute wedge sandals.
Linen Dress, $50, hm.com
Stevie Style
Channel your inner Stevie Nicks with this loose, swingy dress with the cutest bell sleeves and a hint of lace.
Bell Sleeve Dress, $51, asos.com
So Nice In Sequins
Wear with a slip out to dinner or traipse to and from the pool in this ultra-glam, maxi caftan.
Printed Long Silk Caftan, $150, nordstromrack.com
Adorably Abstract
Black and white and babely all over: That’s you in this handkerchief dress.
Abstract Geo Dress, $28, forever21.com
Highlighter Pink
Neon pink and bright white look so good on pretty much any skin tone and how can you resist this fun fringe?!Just Teasing Caftan, $118, revolveclothing.com
Head To Toe
Really start living the caftan life to the fullest in this printed, wide-arm sleeved maxi.
Monki Kimono Sleeve Dress, $46, asos.com
Maxi-mum Style
This dress has the best of both worlds: Colorful print and basic black. The gauzy overlay adds maximum floatiness.
Safari Spice Overlay Maxi Dress, $44, evans.co.uk
Sunny Side Up
This simple swing dress is the perfect bright basic for Saturday errands or whatever weekend adventures you have in mind.
Sunny Swing Dress, $33, helloholiday.com
Beachy Babe
Look like you just cruised out of Blue Crush with this stripy, shibari dyed dress. Buy it in a size up for extra slouch.
Short Sleeve Dress, $42, penningtons.com
