The caftan. Perfected over two millennia ago, unchanged since.
     Worn by millions of women (and men) in Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Arabia, India, Sumatra, Malaya, the Sahara.
     Why should you feel shy about doing it?
     A caftan can be on the sensual side, that’s true. Something about the way the fabric flows over your body while you lounge around and entertain your friends.
     When you consider that nothing is more comfortable or easier to wear, though, it’s probably worth the risk.
     Beach-Stripe Caftan (No. 2251), ankle-length cut of pure cotton with wide blue stripes you may recall from the café awnings, cabanas, beach towels and umbrellas of rivieras around the world, very refreshing to look at.
     Discreetly alluring V-neck. Raised front hem (different, potentially trip-preventing). Side pockets. Long side slits to reveal the one uniformly great part of every woman’s leg.
     Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Color: Light Blue and Dark Blue stripes.
     Price: $79. Sale: $54.