The One Must Have For Your Summer Wardrobe

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April 07, 2026 09:00 IST

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If there's one must-have for your summer wardrobe, it's the kaftan.

Whether you're heading to a wedding, a night out with your girlies, or just chilling at home, kaftans are for every occasion. Namrata Thakker picks the most interesting kaftan looks.

Key Points

  • Kaftans are a must for every summer occasion.
  • Karishma Tanna aces the look.
  • Alia Bhatt, Samantha and Ananya Panday make the kaftan look super stylish.

Alia Bhatt

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Alia Bhatt's pink kaftan with a bit of embellishment is perfect for a day out during the summer. It's fun, breezy and easy on the eyes.

 

Samantha

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Samantha's festive brown printed kaftan nails effortless chic.

 

Ananya Panday

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Ananya Panday makes a striking appearance at an event wearing a kaftan dress featuring a crystal buckle at the waist. It's a refreshing, modern take on the traditional kaftan.

 

Sonam Kapoor

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Sonam Kapoor sets fashion goals in a luminous brown kaftan gown that's exquisite yet comfy.

 

Karishma Tanna 

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Karishma Tanna looks summer-ready in her ivory white silk kaftan suit, easily wearable from AM to PM for any occasion.

 

Karishma Tanna

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Another kaftan look by Ms Tanna that we love!

 

Kareena Kapoor Khan

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When it comes to kaftans, Kareena Kapoor Khan is the OG trendsetter. She loves lounging in them, from florals and pastels to velvets, she's got one in every fabric.

 

Karisma Kapoor

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Her sister Karisma Kapoor is also a fan. She slays the beach look in a printed kaftan dress.

 

Ileana D'Cruz

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Ileana D'Cruz shows us how to rock a sexy deep-neck kaftan with dramatic cape sleeves.

 

Neha Dhupia

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Neha Dhupia's organza kaftan suit is what fashion dreams are made of. Minimal, feminine, and oh-so-stylish, it proves less is always more.

 

Bhagyashree

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Bhagyashree joins the bandwagon, looking pretty in an ink-blue Chanderi kaftan with delicate gota patchwork. Timeless and classy.

Photographs curated by Satish Bodas/Rediff