From lounge to festive: Here’s proof that the kaftan is the ultimate outfit of choice for 2020 

It’s hard to think of another garment more suitable for a leisurely time than a kaftan. The billowing silhouette is a universal favourite, but no more restricted to glamours resort collections. From destination weddings (think Sonam Kapoor Ahuja in Anamika Khanna) to after parties and receptions, kaftans populated most designers’ summer collections earlier this year. But given the change in how we are celebrating this year, the one-piece-fits-all silhouette is set to come in handy for almost any occasion on your calendar.

Whether the past few months spent indoors have you looking for comfortable festive wear or seeking easy-to-style pieces that require minimal effort, there’s a kaftan for you. Pick pieces in colours from the darker end of the spectrum with jewel-toned embroidery that inevitably evoke glamour. Choose from Itrh’s floor-length gota patti ensemble, Nikita Mhaisalkar’s rustic piece with metallic stripes or Anita Dongre’s luxe emerald velvet with side slits for an evening-appropriate look. Attending an intimate gathering indoors? With fringe- and tassel-trimmed pieces at Payal Singhal, Arpita Mehta and Rara Avis, you have the option of skipping on heavy accessories altogether.

Look for eclectic prints, lightweight fabrics and trimmed lengths in your kaftans that will serve well even beyond the festive affair. Consider The Boozy Button, Good Earth, Koai and Medium for versatile options that you can keep coming back to. Keep scrolling through our edit if you want drama in your festive closet, without the hassle of your outfit wearing you down.

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