Six of the best summer kaftans

Get set for summer days – with a colourful kaftan teamed with some surprising accessories. Stephanie Smith selects the top buys from the High Street and online.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Jun 2010, 13:28 BST
Updated 2nd Jun 2010, 13:55 BST

Pink/sage pattern kaftan

FROM: Monsoon

PRICE: 65

COMMENT: Simple gorgeous, silky and uber-flattering, with its V-neck, gathered waist and pattern that draws the eye to the centre.

SUITS: All, especially curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Gladiator ankle boots, 75, from Bertie.

Pink floral V-neck kaftan

FROM: East

PRICE: 25

COMMENT: Absolutely heavenly, in this beautiful paisley-print pinky fabric, there is also a sarong and matching cloth bag to go with this kaftan (15).

SUITS: All, especially larger.

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KEY ACCESSORY: Jewelled gladiator heel, 49, Marks & Spencer.

Sand dune embellished kaftan

FROM: Beach by Melissa Odabash at Debenhams

PRICE: Was 40, now 28

COMMENT: Wonderfully glam, this ripple-print kaftan has a sexy sequinned neckline and is sheer, perfect for wearing over swimsuit, shorts or wide trousers.

SUITS: All, especially tall and curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Fringed sandal, 44.99, from River Island.

Black beaded kaftan

FROM: ASOS.com

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: Channelling this season's key tribal trend, this black

beaded kaftan will look amazing with gladiators and bangles.

SUITS: All, especially petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Gold stud sandal, 60, from Bertie.

Khaki nomad kaftan

FROM: Monsoon

PRICE: 50

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COMMENT: A great take on the kaftan with its digi ikat style print, square neck and embellishment detail. keep the rest of the

look simple.

SUITS: Slim to medium and tall.

KEY ACCESSORY: Gold wedge sandals, 65, from Dune.

Grey embellished kaftan

FROM: Element by Amanda Wakeley at Very.co.uk

PRICE: 89

COMMENT: Very unusual, glamorous and very flattering with its long flowing sleeves. Looks great with both flats and heels.

SUITS: Curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Tied ankle shoe, 75, from Bertie.