Are kaftans making a comeback? To begin with, they never made an exit. They have always been a favourite with Bollywood celebrities, just maybe not with the Gen-Zers. For instance, the ‘kaftan girls for life’, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Malaika Arora. Kapoor’s recent look with Emilio Pucci’s silk kaftan with Onde prints and Arora’s green high-slit, deep-neckline kaftan looked aspirational. And if your older sister is a style queen, you’re not going to be far behind in following her footsteps; Karishma Kapoor’s kaftan looks have always been about comfort, style and luxury — even if the price tag wasn’t too high. How do they pull it off? 

Neharika Rajpal, stylist and founder of multi-designer luxury couture store Nour by Neharika, agrees that with celebrity looks and kaftan-like pieces in loungewear, kaftans have always made for impactful statements on the carpet or for casual yet luxurious outfits. And she notes that the look when styled well can become a favourite with the younger crowd too. “They’re minimal and comfortable,” Rajpal sums up. Here are her styling tips.