I recently discovered Mirth, a line of ethically produced caftans by sisters from Houston, and couldn’t wait to share it. And after looking through their caftans, I’m almost convinced I could live my life in one. Well, my dream life, anyway…
I do have a caftan, a lovely organic linen short caftan by Emerson Fry and I don’t wear it other than to the pool or around the house. I would wear it 24/7 on a beach vacation, and when I’m at my dad’s in Florida, I wear it often at home. But I’ve never worn it “out.” It’s quite large, as it should be, and shapeless. Which as it turns out, is VERY confusing to most people. My husband particularly…
I’m no stranger to wearing oversized, shapeless dresses, with pride, but for some reason, my caftan is different. Perhaps if it was longer? Or maybe I just enjoy saving it for myself?
That’s the thing: caftans are personal, and ultimately an intimate tribute to comfort and ease. They are what you “throw on” to feel free – unencumbered by the stresses of life – and let your mind wander for a bit. I love how Mirth describes caftan life:
it will always take you to that place of away.
Mirth caftans are ethically made by artisans in India and they donate 5% of their profits to their education initiative in the village where many of their artisans live.
What do you think? Do you life in caftans during summer? At home, or out?
*they do also have one dress style available at Anthropologie
Wow. Can’t even make a caftan that fits >sz 12? Looks like a great company – I love that top caftan – but my boobs won’t fit.
Going back to that Lithuanian linen company on Etsy to check their dimensions 😉
I like the idea of a caftan, in theory. But it just looks like a nightgown on me and I don’t even wear nightgowns to bed. I prefer a soft tee and lounge pants around the house. I wish a lot of these loose dresses had a bit of waist definition because I find that more flattering for my shape.
Oh I love the idea of a caftan. I have one I also use as a swim cover up and really is too sheer to wear out. I have had my eye on one by Only Child – local to me
http://www.onlychildclothing.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
And then there are these. I will own one someday.
http://www.gingercaftan.com/shop/
As I dress more for comfort these days, I think that a caftan fits into my style and wardrobe. I think it does for you too!
The Anthro link goes to your blog post
These are so pretty! I like the idea of a caftan but they don’t work on my body type. I especially love the knee length one. I laughed at the shapeless dress confuses some people part. I love to wear big BF jeans and also like oversized outerwear. Just this weekend I bought a huge army shirt weight jacket (a duster length on me) at the Zara sale and wore it right away (over my cutoffs and T) to avoid carrying a package around. He had dropped me off at the mall and when he picked me up I was wearing this huge piece and I could tell he was confused as to why I was so excited about it. I told him BF fit means it’s like you’re wearing your BF’s clothes, not that your BF will like it.
lol!! yes, that’s exactly what it means. and i’ve found that generally BF fit or whatever is the perfect indication that my husband DEFINITELY will not like it. but they’re the best things!!!
thanks for pointing that out 😉 fixed…
These look nice so I clicked over to the Mirth site for just a quick peek. I can’t tell how sheer any of them are (meaning whether they’d be appropriate for street wear), but otherwise, most of them just look like easy summer dresses to me – and I mean that in a very good way.