In the summer, I love to wear caftans for dinner they are a glorified nightgown, comfortable yet stylish.

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The signature caftans, which reached cult status after being adopted by Oprah, convey a kind of blue- blood ease that feels genuine rather than hackneyed and, more importantly, they happen to flatter a wide range of sizes and ages.

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