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Help me find a kaftan for an upcoming beach holiday?

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BlowDryRat · 10/10/2021 21:38

I'm miserable with Covid and am trying to cheer myself up by choosing a beach cover-up for a holiday in November. I'm not a particularly stylish person but it's just me and DH this time so I'd like to make an effort and feel good.

I'm blonde, a size 16, 5'4". I dislike synthetic fabrics. I don't want anything see-through. We're staying at an AI and I just want something that I can trundle down to the beach wearing and back. We also have lots of trips planned so it would be good to be able to wear it on the way to snorkeling etc. too.

I saw and loved this white and blue one from Oasis but it's only available in a size XS.

If anyone fancies entertaining me by helping me find one then I'd be grateful Smile

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DGFB · 10/10/2021 21:55

Placemaeking as I need one too, preferably with a fitted waist

BlowDryRat · 10/10/2021 22:19

@DGFB what do you think about this one? www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/white-gold-stripe-beach-kaftan-mini-dress-306381#selection.color=13&selection.size=2064

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DGFB · 10/10/2021 22:24

Quite nice but I want something in darker colours, cotton would be lovely or a jersey.
Definitely like the fitted waist though

BlowDryRat · 10/10/2021 22:27

I quite like this one but I'm not keen on the back: www.debenhams.com/product/Accessorize-Stripe-Kaftan_P-7f90066d-9e8f-43f9-932b-92853d386577 Gorgeous colours though.

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DGFB · 10/10/2021 22:27

This is not cotton but is the style I like so I might give it a go www.pourmoi.co.uk/products/embroidered-crinkle-cover-up/

DGFB · 10/10/2021 22:28

Ooh I like that Accesorize one though agree a full back would be nicer

BlowDryRat · 10/10/2021 22:35

How about this one from Seafolly? www.brandalley.co.uk/17561162.html

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BlowDryRat · 10/10/2021 22:35

I like the pour moi one you found.

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DGFB · 11/10/2021 07:04

Simply Beach have loads on their website, all different brands.
Will take a look at those links, thanks

BringMeTea · 12/10/2021 09:06

Monki?
www.monki.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/beach-dresses/product.maxi-beach-dress-beige.0866020018.html

House of Fraser have a few too. I am in the market for one and have ordered a preloved Boden one off Thrift Plus.

BlowDryRat · 12/10/2021 17:41

I haven't come across Monki but had a look, thanks.

I actually managed to find the Oasis one on their Irish site so ordered that and the one from Accessorize. I'm looking forward to having a look when they arrive!

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Defiantly41 · 12/10/2021 17:46

Some absolutely gorgeous ones here www.aspiga.com/collections/kaftans-sarongs

BlowDryRat · 12/10/2021 18:05

This one is beautiful but it's way out of the price bracket I can justify: www.aspiga.com/collections/kaftans-sarongs/products/st-kitts-cotton-kaftan-navy

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StCharlotte · 12/10/2021 18:55

That aspiga one is lovely and I would justify it by thinking much I've saved on holiday clothes over the last two years Grin

Have a great trip!

BlowDryRat · 12/10/2021 21:26

Thankyou! The sun cream I ordered from Amazon arrived today so I feel just about ready to go (as soon as I'm out of isolation Cake). We don't actually go for another month and I'm not sure I can contain the excitement of going on an actual, proper holiday for the first time since 2019!

I bought this Accessorize one, which is the same shape but a different colour (same colours as the nice Aspiga one). I hope I like it in the flesh!

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BlowDryRat · 13/10/2021 15:21

Ok, both the kaftans arrived today. The Oasis one that I thought I'd love is everything I didn't want: see-through, horrible viscose material and too short. I like the Accessorize one though - it goes to my knees, the material is nice and it's roomy.

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