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Cecile Kaftan Dress - Leopard

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About this piece

Elevate your style with the Cecile Kaftan in our Samba Leopard, a luxurious blend of elegance and versatility inspired by the beauty of the wild. Crafted from a silk-like fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, this kaftan drapes beautifully, creating a flattering silhouette that moves with you.

Perfectly suited as a beach cover-up or an evening statement piece, it effortlessly transitions from day to night. Fabric-covered buttons and a clasp ensure modesty and adjustability, while side seam pockets add a touch of practicality. Wear it loose for an easy, flowing look or cinch the waist with the adjustable drawstring for a more defined fit. 

We're saying goodbye to this beautiful style and sizes will not be restocked. Secure yours before it's gone forever.

Please choose carefully as this is a FINAL LAST CHANCE item, and we can not offer returns or size exchanges. T&Cs apply.

Fabric

Silky and lightweight, this breathable matte fabric is made using recycled plastic bottles and has a soft drop for effortless styling. Texture is similar to a soft, matte silk.

Size & Fit

Flexible sizing, one size fits multiple. We do recommend your usual size. Fabric-covered buttons and clasp for bust modesty and adjustability. View our size chart here.

MODEL'S SIZE

Chelsea wears a size S. Her measurements are:

B: 81cm / 31 inches
W: 66cm / 26 inches
H: 95cm / 37 inches
Height: 180cm / 5 ft 11 inches

Sustainability & Care

The longevity of your Dress will ultimately come down to how it is cared for. To ensure your Baiia remains in perfect condition, please keep the following in mind:

  • Hand-wash only in cold water
  • Do not soak, bleach, rub or wring
  • Line dry in shade
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Dry cleanable
  • Please read the full care instructions found on garment tag before laundering

Shipping & Returns Policy

DELIVERY TIMES

Standard:

  • Australia Post Express: 1-3 Business Days
  • DHL Express (NZ Customers): 3-5 Business Days


AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COSTS

  • Express Shipping over $300: FREE
  • Express Shipping under $300: $11 (AU) $15 (NZ)


DISPATCH TIME

Allow up to 1-3 business days to dispatch from Baiia offices. Read our full Shipping & transit protection T&C's here

RETURNS

All full-price change of mind returns will be accepted for online store credit or an exchange. You have 30 days from the date you receive your order to lodge a return for credit request or an exchange via our online returns portal. All returned items must be returned in as-received condition, unworn, unwashed, with hygiene liners and swing tags in place. Read our Returns terms and conditions here.

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Samba Reversible Wrapsuit
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HOW IT WORKS

MADE TO MOVE WITH YOU

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT

Each Baiia swim piece is customisable with waist ties or style shifters so you can adjust your bust support and coverage, your way.

BUILT-IN SMOOTHING & SCULPTING

BUILT-IN SMOOTHING & SCULPTING

Double and triple-lined fabric do the work of shapewear, hugging your shape and smoothing as you move, without harsh lines, digging, or discomfort.

NEVER JUST ONE WAY TO WEAR

NEVER JUST ONE WAY TO WEAR

Our patented reversible design ensures both sides are fully wearable, so you're never just buying one suit - you're getting multiple looks in one.

THEIRS VS OURS

SEE & FEEL THE DIFFERENCE

Before and after comparison

OTHER BRANDS

Cheap & Flimsy Fabric
Unstructured, Generic Construction
No Compression or Shaping
Only one way to wear

BAIIA

Recycled Italian Fabric
Patented Innovation & Construction
Built-In Smoothing & Shaping
More than One Way to Wear

Overall rating: 4.693333 / 5 from 75 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Cecile Kaftan Dress in Samba Leopard is crafted from a luxurious, silky fabric made from recycled plastic bottles. Customers praise its flattering fit, adjustability, and versatility for both beach and evening wear. Fabric-covered buttons and pockets add practicality, though it's a final last chance item with no returns or exchanges.

Summary topics

  • Fit (20%): Customers keep praising the fit of the Kaftan, describing it as flattering, adjustable, and beautiful.
  • Fabric Quality (24%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the fabric is silky but quick dry and durable.

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Review highlights

  • "Got it yesterday, love the fabric and the fit and the cut of it." — Georgina
  • "Mai h a flattering fit and such lightweight satiny material." — Kat D.
  • "Great shape, length and gorgeous fabric." — Annette T.

Reviews

Gorgeous fabric

"Unfortunately they only had XXXL left in stock and I probably could have gone down a couple of sizes but the larger size still works and feels lovely to wear. Can’t wait for the Christmas holidays now!"

— Cee E. (5/5)

The mesh fabric is very

"The mesh fabric is very good for a kaftan to use on the beach or at a pool as a coverup over wet bathers. The mesh is much darker and duller than the photographs,and way too long for the average person,I will have to get several centimetres cut off,otherwise it will just look like a shapeless garment. This is an expensive item and the colours are disappointing,the blues are more of a light navy rather than than bright colours displayed on the internet."

— Cheryl M. (3/5)

Divine!

"Did I need this, absolutely not. . but this print was too good to say no. It's a loose flowing fit. I do wish I had sized down to an M, but that's my personal preference as I like a more fitted look. I just need a navy slip to get more wear from this as it's gorgeous 😍"

— caitlin k. (5/5)

Lovely dress, the cut and

"Lovely dress, the cut and fit is really nice. I’m short waisted and worried it may be to bulky in the middle but the self gather waist feels like you can self adjust it to your liking. My only concern is the fabric, although lightweight and quick drying it’s heavy in polyester or recycled material which makes it really static. I’ve tried anti static sprays and a damp cloth to remove it but it comes back. It would be so much better in a rayon, silk or softer linen."

— Kerry C. (3/5)

Amazing product and quality

"I’m a size 16 and like a bit of cover but still want to look young and not frumpy- love this it’s just perfect Lovely and lightweight and has just enough sheerness"

— Anna (5/5)

Love the look, the design,

"Love the look, the design, lovely mesh coverup"

— Tracey W. (5/5)

So beautiful!!! I get so

"So beautiful!!! I get so many compliments and feel dreamy wearing this."

— Monica H. (5/5)

Shipping was very fast and

"Shipping was very fast and I love the dress, need to get one in each color!"

— Naomi S. (5/5)

Obsessed

"I am obsessed with this gorgeous kaftan. The mesh fabric is beyond soft, the Tailoring of this garment is exquisite, the details of the buttons and claps are carefully thought out. This is a very flattering piece that ran slightly larger than my regular size. I wish the mesh came in more colors/patterns."

— KK (5/5)

Beautiful. Quality. Soft. Great print.

"Beautiful. Quality. Soft. Great print."

— Julie-Ellen (5/5)

Q&A

Behind the Design

It was 2016, I had just stepped into womanhood, and with that, was accepting the new shape my body was taking. I was looking for a swimsuit that actually made me look like the woman I knew I was, but was also becoming. Something that accentuated my shape, held me the way I now needed to be held, moved with my body across every season of my life, and came from a place of care for the environment around me. I couldn’t find it. So I decided to make it myself.

I became hooked on creating the dream swimsuit, pieces that didn’t ask you to mould yourself into them, but instead moulded themselves around you. Reversible designs that give you more, unique sizing that honours your shape instead of boxing it, cuts that work whether you’re 29 or 79, pre-baby or post-everything.

Before I knew it, I found myself surrounded by an incredible community of women from everywhere, every size, every stage. They weren’t looking for the “latest trend” or an Instagram moment in a bikini. They just needed swimwear that actually worked:

  • Pieces that held them, supported them, made them feel like themselves
    Reversible cuts that gave them options, not limitations
  • Sizing that didn’t make them feel like they had to change to fit the mould
    Designs that moved through their seasons with them, not against them

That’s what Baiia is built on, women supporting women, and the belief that feeling good in a swimsuit shouldn’t require you to change yourself. That’s the swimsuit’s job.

I’m not here to make aspirational pieces for photoshoots. I’m here to make timeless designs that make you feel held, supported, celebrated, exactly as you are, even on the days you don’t feel like it. Because you deserve swimwear that loves you back.

If you choose to invest in Baiia, please know that I am forever grateful. This community, these women, this belief that we can design our way forward, feeling better in our own skin because we finally realised we don’t have to change.

Thank you for being here. For taking a chance on a brand built simply because one woman wanted to create pieces that held us through the many seasons of womanhood.

From the bottom of my heart,
Amber x