Sahara Boutique sent me this kaftan and it really came at the right time. I've hit the part of pregnancy where everything begins to not fit anymore. I'm having to say goodbye to pants and most of my maxi skirts because they are all too tight to the point where I feel like I'm choking myself from the stomach up. It's bloody depressing, especially when it comes time to get dressed to go out when I have to rummage through piles of clothing that are no longer comfortable which just leaves me wanting to sit on the bed and have a hormonal cry about fabric and how much it sucks. I foresee spending the rest of my pregnancy in kaftans and abayas, possibly tents and stretchy pants if I can get away with it.
I've been wearing this piece on its own at home on and off since I received it in February (I'm very behind on catching up on my product reviews and let me tell you they are piling up at home!). When I get back from going out I just want to rip everything off and slip a comfy kaftan on where I can die comfortably for ten minutes on the couch. Going out though, it needs a little help in the sleeve department (hence the dreaded carina top underneath) and I do have to wear either fitted pants or a maxi skirt underneath because it's just a tad too short for me. The dipped hem at the back is rather cool and not something you tend to see in most kaftans. The sides are not meant to be split but I split them up the sides more (without ruining the dress or stitching) so I can make sure it lasts me further into my pregnancy. There are ties on the inside of the kaftan to tighten it more around your waist but it is mainly wasted on me considering I said goodbye to my waistline last month and it won't be reappearing until later on in the year. The coiled embellishment on the chest is made from a golden yellow plaited thread with metallic gold stitching run through it to make it glisten in the sun. I couldn't quite capture it with my camera but it was really sparkly.
It comes in other colours (there's a gorgeous navy blue version I was originally going to get) and they have plenty of other designs, all of which you can check out via their Facebook page.
Details + Links
Kaftan ~ Sahara Boutique
Top ~ Carina (Egypt)
Hijab ~ Egypt
Maxi Skirt ~ Dunno
Shoes ~ Zara
Bag ~ Palestyle
Check below for similar pieces.
Shop similar pieces: