Womens Embroidered Guipure Lace Batwing Kaftan Maxi Dress

The lace catches the light on the way into the hall, and the beaded collar does the rest.

This is a floor length kaftan cut from guipure lace, the heavy openwork kind where the pattern is the fabric and the gaps between the motifs let the light through. Across the chest sits a wide embroidered yoke stitched with beads and sequins in a floral spray, the single ornament that carries the whole robe. Long batwing sleeves fall from the shoulder in a deep curve, and the body drops loose and straight to the floor.

It is cut as a free size robe, roomy through the bust and waist so it drapes rather than fits, which is why it reads as occasion wear across a wide range of bodies. The lace is openwork by nature, so it is worn over a slip. Some versions on this listing include a matching inner slip, marked as the sling option, while the plain lace version is worn over a slip of your own.

Key Benefits

• Guipure lace body. Heavy openwork lace where the floral motifs form the fabric itself, giving the robe its texture and its drape.
• Beaded embroidered yoke. A wide collar panel stitched with beads and sequins in a floral spray anchors the front of the robe.
• Batwing sleeves. Deep sleeves fall from the shoulder in a wide curve, easy to lift an arm in and dramatic when you move.
• Free size drape. Cut loose and long so it drapes over the body rather than gripping it, comfortable across a wide range of shapes.
• Slip option. Because the lace is openwork, the sling versions arrive with a matching inner slip, and the plain version pairs with your own.

Best for: Weddings, naming ceremonies, religious feasts and any gathering that calls for a robe with presence rather than a fitted dress.

Why It Works

Guipure lace is chosen for exactly this kind of robe because the openwork holds its shape without lining, so the pattern stays crisp from the yoke to the hem. The weight of the beaded collar keeps the front sitting square on the shoulders, and the batwing sleeves give the whole piece movement as you greet people across a room. The free size cut means the robe frames the body instead of tracing it, which is the point of a formal boubou.

Quick Product Facts: Floor length guipure lace kaftan; batwing long sleeves; beaded and sequinned floral yoke; crewneck; free size loose drape; openwork lace worn over a slip; sling versions include a matching inner slip.

How It Fits Your Routine

Worn over the matching or your own slip, it carries a whole formal look on its own, so a pair of drop earrings and a clutch are all it needs.

Because the sleeves are wide and the body is loose, it moves easily through a long event, from the ceremony to sitting at a table to standing for photographs.

Hand wash the lace cool and dry it flat so the beaded yoke stays secure and the openwork keeps its shape between wears.

FAQ

Is the lace see through? Guipure lace is openwork by nature, so it is worn over a slip. The sling versions include a matching inner slip and the plain lace version is worn over a slip of your own.

What size is it? It is cut as one free size robe, roomy through the bust and waist, made to drape over a wide range of bodies rather than fit close.

What is the collar made of? A wide yoke panel embroidered with beads and sequins in a floral pattern, stitched onto the guipure lace across the chest.

Is a head wrap included? No. Any head wrap shown in the photos is styling only. The listing includes the lace robe, and the inner slip on the sling versions.