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A kaftan is one of the most versatile pieces in a woman's wardrobe. Worn as a swimsuit cover-up, a vacation dress, a resort dinner look, a travel layer, or a statement piece for any occasion — this guide covers how to style it for every moment of your trip.
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The kaftan is not a cover-up. It is not a beach piece. It is a silhouette with centuries of history as a garment of power and ceremony, and in the right hands, it still is.
A Sai Sankoh Goddess Kaftan worn over swimwear at a beach club. Belted with heeled sandals for dinner. Unbelted with flat sandals for a boat day. The same piece. Three moments. All extraordinary.
The silhouette rewards the woman who wears it with intention. The one who chose the print deliberately. The one who walks in like she expected to be seen.
Why Women Love Kaftans
—No size anxiety. One size genuinely fits 0–24. No guessing, no returning for fit.
—Photographs beautifully. Bold prints against blue water and afternoon light.
—Packs flat. Folds to a quarter of its size. Arrives crease-free.
—Works from pool to dinner. One piece covers every occasion.
—Gets compliments. The piece strangers stop you to ask about.
5 Ways to Style a Kaftan
—Beach cover-up. Worn over swimwear. Unbelted, flat sandals. Transitions from pool to beach bar without changing.
—Resort dinner look. Belted at the waist, heeled sandals, statement earrings. Works at the most refined resort restaurants.
—Birthday trip outfit. The bold print does the celebrating. Worn unbelted with wedge sandals and gold jewellery.
—Pool party outfit. Over swimwear at a luxury beach club or resort pool. Belt it for brunch. The same piece, two occasions.
—Airport travel outfit. The piece you wear on the plane and to dinner on arrival. Comfortable for long-haul. Extraordinary everywhere.
Shop Sai Sankoh
Bold, original prints. Our Goddess Kaftans are one size, made to fit 0 to 24.
A kaftan is the most versatile thing in your suitcase, which is exactly why it deserves more than one styling. Worn loose over a swimsuit it is the perfect pool cover-up. Belted at the waist with a heel it becomes a dinner dress. Layered over wide trousers it is a striking set for travel days. Same piece, three completely different outfits.
For daytime, let it flow with flat sandals and a straw bag. For evening, define the waist with a thin belt, add a heel and gold jewelry, and let the print do the rest. For cooler nights, a second kaftan or a scarf over the shoulders carries you onto any terrace. Learn the moves once and you will pack half as much for twice the looks.
From Sai Sankoh, the Black-owned resort wear house named Best Resortwear by D Magazine and worn by Beyoncé, Iman and Tamron Hall.
Frequently Asked
How do you style a kaftan for dinner?−
Belt it at the waist to define the shape, add a heel, gold jewelry, and a clutch. A silk-viscose kaftan reads as a true evening dress.
Can you wear a kaftan as a pool cover-up?−
Yes, that is one of its best uses. Worn loose over a swimsuit with flat sandals, it photographs as a full outfit.
How do I belt a kaftan?−
Use a thin belt at the natural waist to create shape while keeping the fluid drape below. It instantly turns a relaxed kaftan into an evening look.
What shoes go with a kaftan?−
Flat strappy sandals by day, a heeled sandal by night. The silhouette does the work, so the shoe just finishes it.
A dramatic full-length flowing trouser designed to skim the body and move with you. The wide-leg silhouette makes the hip forgiving — size to your waist first.
How does it fit?
Fluid & flowing
Wide leg skims the body. Designed for movement, not structure.
What measurement matters?
Waist first
Wide-leg silhouette makes hip forgiving. Size to waist.
Size range
XS — XXL
US sizes 0–2 through 20–22
Your usual size → choose
US 0–2
XS
US 4–6
S
US 8–10
M
US 12–14
L
US 16–18
XL
US 20–22
XXL
Size up if between sizes — the wide-leg silhouette is designed with generous ease.
Measurement
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Length
48.50
48.50
48.50
49.00
49.50
49.50
Waist
28.00
30.00
32.00
34.00
36.00
38.00
Hip
39.00
40.00
41.00
42.00
43.00
44.00
Half Thigh
13.50
14.00
14.50
15.00
15.50
16.00
Half Bottom
13.50
14.00
14.50
15.00
15.50
16.00
Front
Back
Green Colette · Model wearing size S
Colette Pant
Size to waist
A high-waisted tailored wide-leg trouser — more structured than the Resort Pant. Waist measurement drives sizing.
How does it fit?
Tailored & wide
High-waisted, structured at waist, flowing below.
What measurement matters?
Waist
Hip has ease built in. Always size to your waist.
Size range
S — XXL
US sizes 4–6 through 20–22
Your usual size → choose
US 4–6
S
US 8–10
M
US 12–14
L
US 16–18
XL
US 20–22
XXL
Size up if between sizes — the Colette includes intentional ease through the hip.
Measurement
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Length
45.50
45.50
45.50
46.00
46.00
Waist
29.00
31.00
33.00
35.00
37.00
Hip
44.00
46.00
48.00
50.00
52.00
Half Thigh
14.00
14.50
15.00
15.50
16.00
Half Bottom
11.50
12.00
12.50
13.00
13.50
Front
Styling
Neon Green Lurex · One size fits 0–24
Drawstring Pant
Fits 0–24
The signature Sai Sankoh Drawstring Pant is intentionally oversized and fully adjustable. Focus on desired fit and style rather than exact measurements. The most popular pant in the collection.
How does it fit?
Relaxed & adjustable
Intentionally oversized. The drawstring creates your fit.
What measurement matters?
None — one size
Adjustable waist fits sizes 0–24. Style it your way.
Size range
0 — 24
One size fits all. Most popular pant in the collection.
Drawstring Pant — garment dimensions (one size)
Waist Elastic
30.00in
Length
47.00in
Half Bottom
16.00in
Drawstring
2m
Front
Side
Allegra Stretch Skirt · Model wearing size S
Pencil Skirt
Size to largest measurement
A stretch-free structured silhouette. Size to your largest measurement — waist or hip, whichever is bigger. Falls just below the knee at a consistent 32” across all sizes.
How does it fit?
Fitted & structured
Stretch-free. Close to the body. Polished silhouette.
What measurement matters?
Largest first
No stretch. Size to whichever is larger — waist or hip.
Size range
XS — XXL
US sizes 0–2 through 20–22
Your usual size → choose
US 0–2
XS
US 4–6
S
US 8–10
M
US 12–14
L
US 16–18
XL
US 20–22
XXL
No stretch — size to your largest measurement. If your hip is a size larger than your waist, choose the larger size.
Measurement
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Length
32.00
32.00
32.00
32.00
32.00
32.00
Waist
26.00
28.00
30.00
32.00
34.00
36.00
Hip
36.00
38.00
40.00
42.00
44.00
46.00
Bottom
27.00
29.00
31.00
33.00
35.00
37.00
Front
Styling
Ari Print · Model wearing size S
Tiered Skirt
Size to waist
A flared tiered silhouette with generous volume through the hip. Waist is your primary sizing metric.
How does it fit?
Flared & voluminous
Tiered layers create dramatic volume. Generous through the hip.
What measurement matters?
Waist first
The tiered flare creates hip room. Always size to your waist.
Size range
XS — XXL
US sizes 0–2 through 20–22
Your usual size → choose
US 0–2
XS
US 4–6
S
US 8–10
M
US 12–14
L
US 16–18
XL
US 20–22
XXL
Size to your waist — the tiered flare is designed with room through the hip.
Measurement
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Length
19.50
19.50
19.50
19.50
19.50
19.50
Waist
27.00
29.00
31.00
33.00
35.00
37.00
Hip
35.00
39.00
43.00
47.00
51.00
55.00
Front
Sleeve detail
Ari Print · Model wearing size S
Model is wearing S · True to size
Balloon Sleeve Blouse
True to size
A structured woven blouse with dramatic balloon sleeves. Chest is your primary sizing metric. Waist is secondary.
How does it fit?
Structured & dramatic
Balloon sleeves create volume. Body is relaxed and comfortable.
What measurement matters?
Chest first
Waist is secondary for this silhouette.
Size range
XS — XXL
US sizes 0–2 through 20–22
Your usual size → choose
US 0–2
XS
US 4–6
S
US 8–10
M
US 12–14
L
US 16–18
XL
US 20–22
XXL
Size to your chest. Structured woven fabric is unforgiving if too small — size up for comfort.
Measurement
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Chest
36.00
38.00
40.00
42.00
44.00
46.00
Waist
33.00
35.00
37.00
39.00
41.00
43.00
Bottom
40.00
42.00
44.00
46.00
48.00
50.00
Sleeve Length
32.50
33.00
33.50
34.00
34.50
35.00
Front
Full length
Guinevere Shirt Dress · Model wearing size S
Model is wearing S · Size to chest
Shirt Dress
Size to chest
A relaxed luxury shirt dress. Chest is your primary sizing metric. The bottom hem is intentionally generous for ease of movement.
How does it fit?
Relaxed & easy
Not fitted. Generous through the body. Designed for movement.
What measurement matters?
Chest first
Bottom is intentionally generous — do not size by it.
Size range
XS — XXL
US sizes 0–2 through 20–22
Your usual size → choose
US 0–2
XS
US 4–6
S
US 8–10
M
US 12–14
L
US 16–18
XL
US 20–24
XXL
Size to your chest. The bottom hem is intentionally generous — do not size up based on the bottom measurement.
Half Chest, Half Bottom, and Half Shoulder are garment measurements from centre to side seam. Multiply by 2 for full circumference.
Measurement
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Half Chest
24.00
25.00
26.00
27.00
28.00
29.00
Half Bottom
50.50
51.00
51.50
52.00
52.50
53.00
Half Shoulder
16.00
16.50
17.00
17.50
18.00
18.50
Sleeve Length
23.75
23.75
23.75
23.75
23.75
23.75
Back Length
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.50
60.50
62.00
Goddess Kaftan
One size · 0–24
Full drape
White Lurex
The Kaftan Collection — Designed to Fit Sizes 0–24
Kaftans
One size · 0–24
The Goddess Kaftan is not sized traditionally. It is engineered as a draped luxury silhouette designed to fit US sizes 0–24. Measurements below are garment dimensions only — use for length guidance, not fit guidance.
One Collection. Multiple Silhouettes. Designed for Sizes 0–24.
Each silhouette is designed with generous ease and fluid drape to comfortably fit sizes 0–24. Measurements are garment dimensions and should be used primarily for length and silhouette comparison rather than traditional sizing.
Box Kaftan
A relaxed box silhouette with a straight drape through the body. One size fits 0–24. Length is the primary measurement to consider.
Box Kaftan — garment dimensions (one size)
Length
59.50in
Chest
55.00in
Half Shoulder
25.25in
Bottom
45.00in
Neck Width
7.00in
Goddess Kaftan
The signature Sai Sankoh silhouette — maximum volume and drape. One size fits 0–24.
Goddess Kaftan — garment dimensions (one size)
Length
58.00in
Chest
62.00in
Half Shoulder
36.00in
Bottom
76.00in
Neck Width
9.00in
Melba Maxi
Floor-length with a distinctive collar stand. The shoulder measurement appears large because the sleeve is integrated into the body construction.
Melba Maxi — garment dimensions (one size)
Length
57.00in
Chest
45.00in
Shoulder
36.00in
Neck Width
32.00in
Collar Height
8.50in
Melba Mini Kaftan
A high-low shorter silhouette — front length is shorter than back for a flattering line.
Melba Mini — garment dimensions (one size)
Front Length
23.50in
Back Length
28.50in
Chest
45.00in
Shoulder
36.00in
Collar Height
8.50in
Marlo Kaftan
Deep V neckline with a relaxed caftan construction. Wider body than the Melba (55” chest vs 45”).
Marlo Kaftan — garment dimensions
Length
59.50in
Chest
55.00in
Half Shoulder
25.25in
Bottom
45.00in
Neck Width
7.00in
Understanding the measurements
1
Length is what matters
Use length to choose between styles — Melba (57”), Mini (23.5” front), Marlo (59.5”). The kaftan will fit.
2
Chest & shoulder are garment dims
Do not compare to your body measurements. The kaftan is intentionally oversized.
3
Still unsure?
Email info@saisankoh.com or visit the Dallas showroom. We’ll help you choose the right style.
