Johanna Ortiz Kaftans and Tunic Dresses: The Linen and Cotton Cover-Ups to Know

The short answer: Johanna Ortiz cuts its kaftans and tunic dresses in linen, cotton poplin and cotton mesh, printed with the house’s palm and graphic motifs, and finishes them with tassel ties and contrast borders. Four are new this season: the Squared Away Tunic Dress, The Wind of Palms Tunic Dress, the Caretaker of the Jungle Tunic Dress and the Palm Veil Tunic Dress. Shop them in our kaftans edit and on the Johanna Ortiz page.

Johanna Ortiz founded her label in Cali, Colombia, in 2003, and still designs and produces there, working with Colombian artisans on the prints, the embroidery and the hand finishing. The kaftan suits the house perfectly: it is a canvas for print, it is made for heat, and it rewards hand finishing. These four come from the Summer Vacation 2026 delivery, and each one answers a different moment of a holiday.

The four styles compared

Our picks

1. The Wind of Palms Tunic Dress

The most kaftan of the four: long, open, with wide sleeves, a deep V finished in a contrast border and tassel ties at the neckline. Style it over swimwear, with flat sandals.

2. Squared Away Tunic Dress

Linen with structured shoulders and short sleeves, a more defined silhouette. Wear it with sandals in town, then over swimwear at the beach.

3. Palm Veil Tunic Dress

Sheer black cotton mesh embroidered with palms. Made to show the swimsuit underneath.

4. Caretaker of the Jungle Tunic Dress

The shortest, in linen. Over a one-piece at the beach, over the Femininity Dramatic Pant in town.

How Johanna Ortiz tunics fit

The house describes its tunics as true to size. Most are cut on the numeric ladder, US 0 to 12 (UK 4 to 16 on Coveti). The Palm Veil comes in XS to XL, and The Wind of Palms in S, M and L, because the shape is generous. See the Johanna Ortiz size guide.

How to wear a Johanna Ortiz kaftan

• Over a one-piece, with a straw hat and flat sandals.
• Belted at the waist with a slim leather belt for lunch.
• Over beach pants for travel.
• With gold hoops and a heeled sandal for dinner.

For the wider category, read tunic dresses, how to wear a kaftan dress and caftan vs kaftan. For the rest of the house, the Johanna Ortiz dresses guide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Johanna Ortiz make kaftans?

Yes. The house makes tunic dresses and kaftans in linen, cotton poplin and cotton mesh, printed and finished with tassels.

What is the difference between the Johanna Ortiz tunic dresses?

Squared Away is structured linen, The Wind of Palms is a long poplin kaftan, Caretaker of the Jungle is a short linen tunic, and Palm Veil is sheer cotton mesh.

Do Johanna Ortiz kaftans run large?

The house says they are true to size. The shapes are generous by design, so take your usual size.

Can you wear a Johanna Ortiz tunic dress to dinner?

Yes. The Wind of Palms and Squared Away both work with a heeled sandal and gold jewellery.

Where are Johanna Ortiz kaftans made?

In Colombia.