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15 beach kaftans perfect for your summer holiday

The countdown to the summer is on!

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A beach coverup is a holiday wardrobe must-have, perfect for throwing on over your swimsuit for days spent at the beach or lounging by the pool. Shorter kaftans can even double up as stylish tops and longer ones as maxi dresses. Here are our favourite 15 on the high street right now.

1

M&S Collection Pure Cotton Striped Beach Kaftan

Pure Cotton Striped Beach Kaftan
Now 36% Off
£19 at Marks & Spencer
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2

Sea Folly Midi Length Amnesia Kaftan

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3

Mango Tassel cotton kaftan

Tassel cotton kaftan
£80 at Mango
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4

Boden Eloise Jersey Kaftan - White/Multi

Eloise Jersey Kaftan - White/Multi
Now 40% Off
£36 at Boden
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5

Rosie for Autograph Lace Insert Beach Kaftan

Lace Insert Beach Kaftan
Now 50% Off
£20 at Marks & Spencer
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6

M&S Collection Beaded Beach Kaftan

Beaded Beach Kaftan
£3 at Marks & Spencer
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7

Arket Kaftan Dress

Kaftan Dress
Now 27% Off
£65 at Arket
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8

Matalan Crochet Kaftan

Crochet Kaftan
Now 50% Off
£6 at Matalan
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9

Simply Be Beachwear Embroidered Insert Maxi Kaftan

Beachwear Embroidered Insert Maxi Kaftan
£28 at simply be
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10

Joules Rosanna Geo Print Kaftan

Joules Rosanna Geo Print Kaftan
Now 52% Off
£14 at John Lewis
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Seafolly Moonflower Border Kaftan

Seafolly Moonflower Border Kaftan
Now 50% Off
£46 at ASOS
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12

Boux Avenue Lexi Maxi Kaftan

Lexi Maxi Kaftan
£48 at Boux Avenue
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13

John Lewis & Partners Powder Tropical Floral Tassel Kaftan

Powder Tropical Floral Tassel Kaftan
Now 50% Off
£22 at John Lewis
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14

Asos Curve Curve Tassel Fringed Beach Kaftan

Curve Tassel Fringed Beach Kaftan
Now 42% Off
£14 at ASOS
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15

Pour Moi Castaway Kaftan

Castaway Kaftan
£34 at JD Williams UK
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