Vintage Doris Jay Miami Leopard Print Lounge Caftan

A wonderfully dramatic vintage lounge caftan by Doris Jay of Miami, Florida, rendered in a sweeping mixed leopard print that shifts from warm tawny brown and black into striking ivory and black. The elongated silhouette falls fluidly from the shoulders, while the front tie neckline and wide sleeves give it the relaxed glamour associated with vintage resort and hostess dressing.

Cut in easy-care polyester with a soft, fluid drape, this is the kind of piece made for poolside cocktails, glamorous evenings at home, or layered over a swimsuit on holiday. A front zipper adds practicality without interrupting the flowing line.

Details

• Label: Doris Jay Inc., Miami, Florida
• Approx. era: 1960s–1970s
• Fabric: Polyester
• Leopard / animal print
• Front zipper
• Tie neckline
• Wide sleeves
• Long, relaxed caftan silhouette

Measurements

• Shoulders: 16"
• Pit to pit: 21"
• Length: 55"

For Its Next Keeper

Doris Jay, Inc. was established in Miami in 1963, placing the label squarely within the rise of South Florida's glamorous resortwear industry. During this period, Miami became synonymous with vividly printed caftans, hostess gowns and easy, dramatic silhouettes designed to move effortlessly from poolside to cocktail hour. This piece captures that distinctly Floridian approach to dressing: unapologetically bold, wonderfully comfortable, and made to be noticed.