A caftan? No way! Nina is joking. A caftan in The One Hundred? I just can't believe it! Nina herself makes a reference to Mrs. Roper so how can this be true? I've been making fun of my friend Jan for years for wearing a caftan. She even went so far as to take her favorite, threadbare caftan apart so she could create a pattern and make a new one. Jan asked me if I wanted her to make me a caftan and I laughed and said, "Maybe when I'm 60."
So here I am, faced with the thought of not just purchasing, but actually wearing a caftan. I go back and re-read number fifteen to see if there is any redeeming quality about having a caftan. Nina points out that the caftan is "...so unapologetically anti-fashion that it has... become one of the most fashionable items". That statement and a reference to the iconic Diana Vreeland made me think I should give the caftan a try. Much to my surprise, my initial Ebay search produced an array of caftans; authentic ethnic caftans, funky tie-dye caftans, short caftans, long caftans, silk caftans, and yes U-G-L-Y caftans ala Mrs. Roper. One caftan caught my eye - a beautiful pink batik caftan with gold accents. Could this be true? Had I actually found a caftan? Could I actually purchase such a thing? Would I wear it? Yes! Yes! Yes! and YES!
I was really excited when the caftan arrived. I tried it on for "the girls" at work and I felt comfortable and chic! Yes, chic! I've never felt chic in my life but this did it. I wanted to run home, make a martini and stroll around in my caftan. I even called Jan and said, "Guess what? I'm wearing a caftan." Jan laughed and said "Welcome to the club!" So glad I decided to join. I love, love, love my caftan. It's comfortable and I can't say it enough, makes me feel so very, very chic. I'm sure I will own many in the years to come. As a matter of fact, I've already began thinking about having Jan make a pattern so I can have one for all seasons.
You win Nina! The caftan is a must for any stylish woman - even if she's not 60. Four down and ninety-six to go.
The Iconic Diana Vreeland in her caftan.
1 comments:
Well hey I am 60 and I do not have a caftan. An Anne Kline poncho yes, that I wear around the house when I'm cold but a caftan...no. After looking at the photo of the iconic Diana Vreeland I guess I'm not exactly sure what a caftan actually is, in the photo it looks like a long coat like garment so I will have to do some research myself. it's amazing how Diana's caftan is color coordinated with her decor... I wonder if she planned that? At any rate I will have to feel into whether or not I need a caftan but I will explore the idea and who knows this 60 year old may just find one that looks great, makes me feel iconic and matches my home decor as well.
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