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Today, caftan dresses come in a variety of shapes and sizes. From tunic-inspired minis to long-sleeved dramatic maxis, there's a style for everyone, whatever your preference or need.

This is where some of the caftan's inherent versatility comes in—you can substitute a caftan for a dress in most contexts. "Caftans are a great pool or beach coverup.