Fall into Caftans

by | Jul 30, 2018 | RACK of STYLE

We are on day four of rain in the Carolinas, and with a forecast of rain for the rest of the week, I am in need of bright colors and comfortable clothing options to chase away the dreary day. National has a new assortment of patterned caftans, ideal for a day at home...

The History of the Caftan

by | May 18, 2016 | LIFE & LEISURE, RACK of STYLE

From Kurdish weddings to royal red carpet walks, caftans have graced the history of fashion for centuries. Typically used as a coat or overdress, most caftans of early history were full length with long sleeves. Fabric selections included wool, cashmere, silk or...

My Blogging Uniform

by | Apr 6, 2015 | RACK of STYLE

Oh and it is! A soft lounger, a lightweight caftan, a printed muumuu….they all beckon for a cup of coffee and a good book. When it comes to comfort, I’m pretty particular. I reach for my lightweight, long sleeve top for a morning walk with...

Party in a Caftan

by | Nov 17, 2014 | RACK of STYLE

After a long day on the road, I couldn’t wait to get to my sister’s home in Chapel Hill. I had spent the day scanning aisles of colorful accessories and new items for the spring and summer catalogs. She was wrapped up in work and finally home from a week in...