I'm pretty sure the caftan trend peaked last year, but I've just now decided to get on board. Typical,

the one I want

is $238, which is outside of my budget. My friend and caftan-soulmate, Bernadette told me Macy's has

them

for under $50 in the lingerie department. So... I'm probably going to Macy's today. Also? Surely I can find these awesome suckers at thrift stores. Right? I feel like the trick is to avoid the fancy websites and head straight to where grannies buy housecoats.

India Caftan - Ink Organic via Emerson Fry, $238

2014 Cerulean Caftan via Emerson Fry, $238 - no longer available on website

2014 Cerulean Caftan via Emerson Fry, $238 - no longer available on website

Charter Club Paisley Woven Long Caftan via Macy's, $45.90

Sea Change Caftan via Anthropologie, $195

Embroidered Waves Caftan via Anthropologie, $297

To be continued!