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SuePhilly

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I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« on: January 02, 2012, 09:07:03 AM »
that either the [ahem] mature Bea Arthur from Maude or Elizabeth Taylor are now my role models?  i.e.; Do only mature women wear these around the house?

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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 09:40:10 AM »
I think a caftan can be very elegant with the right accessories.  Yes, you need to be mature to wear one, but that's because it requires a certain amount of sophistication, of savoir faire, IYKWIM.  Which you have in spades.

That means no fuzzy slippers, though.
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2012, 12:53:19 PM »
One could to a lot worse than using Liz Taylor as a role model.   :11:
Cute post, Sue.
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2012, 12:54:37 PM »
Umm...Poppy?  Is it snowing in Florida, dear?
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2012, 12:56:13 PM »
We are in a cold snap - its only 75 degrees!   

But that is such a cute 'smilie' that I wanted to make sure someone used it.
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2012, 12:57:46 PM »
Let's hope we don't have to use it too often! :22:
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2012, 12:58:50 PM »
I have to agree with Poppy. Any cute smiley is fair game anytime! :20:
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2012, 01:01:27 PM »
Yes, SueQ.  That one you chose was my second choice.   So cute!

You see, SueP?  No one is shocked by a caftan.
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2012, 01:23:22 PM »
Not at all, SueP. There are some lovely ones out there.  Show and Tell. What did you buy?
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2012, 01:30:07 PM »
I love caftans but have been too timid to buy one. A picture or two of what others have would go a long way in bolstering my courage. :D
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2012, 01:35:23 PM »
Soft Surroundings usually has some nice caftans.  There will probably be more in the spring.
Here is a stylish one

http://www.softsurroundings.com/P/Casbah_Caftan/
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2012, 01:46:19 PM »
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2012, 03:43:50 PM »
Hmmm...I like them both.  I believe it is crucial to get the fit right.  If a caftan is huge it can look like a small tent!
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2012, 03:53:29 PM »
I love the one Poppy showed us but I need more arm coverage in the winter. I'd like one to wear right now and that's part of the appeal of the one I found.
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Re: I bought a caftan. Does that mean...
« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2012, 04:16:52 PM »
A caftan will look very sophisticated and dare I say, it will be very comfortable to wear.
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