{"product_id":"fuchsia-batik-hand-painted-rayon-hawaiian-aloha-caftan","title":"Batik Hand Painted Caftan Kaftan Dress","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBatik Hand Painted Caftan Dress — one size on, nothing pinches, all day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers who buy this are usually done with waistbands. It goes over the head, hangs from the shoulders, and touches almost nothing in between — which is why it gets worn on the hottest afternoons and on the days when a fitted dress is simply not happening. Two sizes, both cut wide, both 47 inches from shoulder to hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — X-Large, 2X-Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth, under arm to under arm\u003c\/strong\u003e — XL approx. 29\" · 2X approx. 33\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e — approx. 47\" from top of shoulder to hem, both sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e — Black, Blue, Fuchsia, Pale Powder Blue, Purple, Turquoise, White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull-on, sewn under the arm openings with roughly 6\" of extra fabric falling on each side of the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% rayon, hand made in Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sarong King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow This Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the flat width, not the size letter. The XL measures about 29\" across under the arms — that's roughly a 58\" circumference — and the 2X about 33\", roughly 66\". Both hang straight from the shoulder with no shaping, so the number that matters is your fullest measurement plus room to move. The 6 inches of loose fabric on each side is deliberate: it drapes away from the hip rather than following it. Length is fixed at 47\" regardless of size, so on a frame under about 5'4\" it will sit near the ankle, and on 5'8\" and up it lands closer to mid-calf. If you want maximum airflow and float, take the 2X even if the XL numbers work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is painted by hand, so no two are identical. Expect the placement of the design to vary from the photo — that's the nature of the piece, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWear It For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNinety-degree afternoons, poolside and beachside cover-up over a suit, the stretch between swimming and dinner, long-haul flights, and recovery days when nothing structured is welcome. It also works as a resort dinner dress with sandals and a few bangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold hand wash separately the first few times — hand-dyed rayon can release a little colour, especially in the deeper shades. Hang to dry, never a hot dryer, and press with a warm iron if you want the drape crisp. Rayon relaxes as it dries, so don't tug it into shape while wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop MauiShirts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelling Hawaiian and island clothing from our Maui showroom since 1998 — 28 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat garment measurements on the listing, so you can compare against a dress you already own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus-size cuts we've actually handled and can describe honestly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping to anywhere in the USA and its territories — no minimum order. Priority Mail and FedEx available if you need it faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I take?\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare the flat width to your fullest body measurement. XL is about 29\" across under the arms, 2X about 33\". If you're between, or you want it to skim rather than touch, go 2X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2X longer than the XL?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Both are approximately 47\" from shoulder to hem. Only the width changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not exactly. 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