Where can I find a dress/kaftan similar to this?

[CateyeKate]

I've reached an age where I'm finding the summer months uncomfortable but I also hate wearing fitted dresses so I was thinking a stylish(ish) kaftan/floaty/boho type thing would look ok and I came across this.

I really like this style/look but this store has terrible reviews and when I Google for anything very similar all the places selling them are cheap Chinese stores masquerading as UK boutiques and all have equally poor reviews. Sadly I don't have lots of money to spend on clothes atm. I've looked on Vinted but can not find anything similar.

Where can I get something like this, ideally in a darker/different colour (I'm fair skinned and light colours wash me out) and also in a nice cooling fabric.

I have two 100% linen block colour (all one colour) dresses in this style from Etsy. Look at the reviews. I am very comfortable in them, I think due to the combination of non synthetic material and them being loose. My colleague today (20 years younger, considerably slimmer) was wearing a not strictly work suitable tank top and shorts but apparently about to collapse from heat stroke all day, in the same room, so I think the loose linen really makes a difference.

If you have any close family or friends visiting Greece Turkey or Spain , get them to have a look in the shops or markets . I see lots when I’m on holiday ! The shops are full of beautiful ones

Hundred stars are good
Some dresses are 100% cotton.
I have a couple of their String dresses from Vinted and their sales.

How much is your max to spend, OP?

This is a loose kaftan shape in black, but it's £95.

https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Cutwork-Detail-Boho-Dress/p/A18595?swatch=Black&shopping=true&cm_mmc=Google--UK_ALL_GO_TWC_ALL_SmartPLA_Daywear_Markdown_PLA_PMax---_-&ProGrpCode=AY694&PromoCode=AY694&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=UK_ALL_GO_TWC_ALL_SmartPLA_Daywear_Markdown_PLA_PMax&utm_medium=Shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23563084264&gclid=CjwKCAjw3ejRBhAdEiwADkqPnzgKBeKn-6jrZIW7PHZdGOVi9bJutVC_HcDAqjFmsQ9PYgJmugtNhhoCW2MQAvD_BwE

I was coming on to recommend One Hundred Stars too. Vinted and eBay both good hunting grounds.

Zara did quite a few several years ago - so have a look on eBay/Vinted specifically for those in your size? For instance this cotton one?

https://ebay.io/m/hpVHiU

Or this mauve linen one.

https://ebay.io/m/qGuDTS

I got a really nice cutwork black linen one from M&S a few years ago.

Nothing similar now, but this is cotton in two different prints.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-printed-v-neck-sheer-kaftan/p/clp60787494?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

iTokri have some nice ones. I've bought stuff from them twice now and their clothing is beautifully made. Just watch your spend, because it ships from India. If you go over £135 you'll have to pay VAT when it's imported. https://itokri.com/collections/handmade-kaftans

I have two of these! Thought they’d be crap but they are brilliant. Light, airy, non crease, wash well. Nothing not to like. Mine are about 4 summers in and still going strong.

I had a lovely one from H&M a couple of years ago. They have a sale on at the moment.

Jigsaw also did linen or cotton ones a few years ago. Some on eBay/Vinted quite often.

https://ebay.io/m/GnlBhf
https://ebay.io/m/eTH5Bw
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/9098875550-jigsaw-linen-blend-embroidered-broderie-midi-dress-cream-black-uk-12-holiday-boho
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/6146372659-jigsaw-dress

Something like this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUDATE-Womens-Sleeve-Summer-Cotton/dp/B0CR6FL5TN/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._nOPhirE7zU_g-jDRc8dhA9ofzLzW22TXe5GxhasbmZpsG6dbmdjZz9ugPght4lvrW5AYNfzA9kOPSTaMj-veEE3WzST0Ik2fjEHw3yfnLbeMimnTd-ismEHQqZXDDM-qi2kI5Pj-75se9XLFd7QTAzKYORPx5VSQl1b5nPzJN-J37D675jkb3DFIpv3PN8HoipwtIS0eG9QzUOI_HnxLh2WTqPk6g7HeBaei5d8Cm9CMYDMyzYmp5Uqq5moVJqpGYK0DTdIsOWB6z_nx4DVvWwxnc7I0PwrdvZ4miZJ5Ls.Eo1cC_iyte03wqJYH1nLFgOn8eUk4RsuhN6aIZ5Wt-w&dib_tag=se&keywords=linen%2Bkaftan%2Bdress&qid=1782278335&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1
At least with Amazon you can easily send it back if it’s not right!

If you're anywhere near Brighton, there are loads in shops in the North Laine

Anything good that's says London after its name is 99% going to be Chinese shite.

Brighton is one of my favourite places but sadly I don’t live nearby.

Lemlem and Emporia Sireneuse do lovely ones. They're pricey, but might be worth doing a search on Vinted?

https://www.lemlem.com/en-gb/collections/dresses

https://emporiosirenuse.com/collections/caftans

Oh why do I like all of the expensive ones lol!

That’s good to know because I ordered the black and white one yesterday 🤞

Try any decent sized market,there is usually someone selling the Made in Itally type of clothes. I've got some lovely cotton cheese cloth ones that were under £20

I’m another one placing an order!

I was going to say this, I saw Supernanny (!) in a beautiful one from here, and managed to get a similar one on Vinted ❤️

Vinted have a picture search function now - put in your picture and it will show you similar garments. You can filter by size / condition / price

Check Etsy too. They are easy to make so some sellers sell for reasonable price

LemLem did a collaboration with H&M a few years ago, & you can still find pieces on eBay/Vinted.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226341241076
https://ebay.io/m/b0EWu8
https://ebay.io/m/t11ceD