He’s done it again

It's Amazon. Open it, admire it, return it, buy what you want.

The slippers aren't a patch on the ones you've posted below but I'd probs wear the dressing gown tbh.

I’m in the same boat OP but have a different issue. DH always insists on ‘surprises’ and I can’t stand them. So when he said he’d organised my Christmas present I peeped at his phone. I actually love what he’s chosen for me (haven’t always 🤦🏼‍♀️) but I feel really, really guilty! We don’t live in the same country so he’s had to liaise with my friend to have it delivered to her … it’s been a
real effort on both their parts. I’ve become quite a good present actress over the years so surprised wife shouldn’t be too difficult 😂 I really wish we could drop the ‘surprise’ element already though …

Perhaps he thinks you need a change.

Also the lesson I was taught about presents is to be grateful for the thought even if you don't like the result. And the dressing gown is perfectly functional, so you could just shrub and say, it's not what I'd have chosen but thank you. After all you've specified a type of product, which he's bought correctly.
If you want someone who buys better presents, DH isn't the one.

Wow @Soshitatgifts, that is an amazing weight loss, no wonder you are feeling the cold. Well done on such a fantastic achievement.

That was for Soshitatgifts.

Well done! That’s amazing 🤩

I dont think your being ungrateful OP, your allowed to like what you like and get presents you want.

Ignore the miserable people saying your ungrateful, probably not the best present buyers themselves 😂

Have a look at OODIE, Black Friday deal ladies dressing gown £20 instead of £79 . They do look nice .

My DH and I get each other a few surprises (not expensive) but for our main present, I pick something out online and so does he, and we just pay for each others! When they arrive we don’t look at our own stuff until Christmas Day.

This year, he said he didn’t need anything but for our wedding anniversary, I bought him a Zip Wire Experience. We discussed it and browsed online we both decided on 2 other experiences for him. Simples!

And a dressing & slippers? Are you 90?

What's wrong with dressing gowns and slippers for under 90's? My 27 yr old daughter has asked for that this year - it's cold in the house.

OP I would have to send him links to what I would like. My DH is in the habit of overspending, nice gifts, but silly amounts of money which I feel is a waste so I also insist that I only what PJ's, slippers, perfume (and that's between him and the adult kids!)

Why bother with Christmas gifts at all if this is how it plays out. Just both buy yourself something you like. It’s ridiculous.
And a dressing & slippers? Are you 90?

I think you are being unfair to bloke. He has selected stuff that match perfectly and meet your brief. You clearly should have sent links. I send several for my DH to choose from if I want an element of surprise. I don’t get all the drama on your part. If you have been together that long, surely you can tell him you’ve seen them and they’re not for you. I’m sure he rather go to the trouble of returning them, than give you something you don’t want!

Just forget it and buy your own slippers.

Strange that you need to go to all this
hassle To get basic items of clothing.

Another reason why present buying should be knocked on the head.

Buy what you need, when you need it

I love the dressing gown but it does remind me of the blanket I have on my sofa. I like my dressing gowns fluffy (ironically I've found the best ones come from Tesco) so wouldn't get on with this as a dressing gown at all. You need to be honest with him I think and explain that you appreciate the effort but you probably needed to be more specific to him about what you wanted.

Glad you've (presumably!) got what you wanted now, and I'm glad your husband wasn't hurt or offended when you mentioned you weren't keen.

Totally understandable that you didn't like your husband's original choices, but I think in future you need to realise that not everybody is observant about things like clothes, patterns, colours etc. The dressing gown he chose was not your style, and that's fine, but equally I can totally see why he might have picked that, and the slippers, out based on your description. My DP is a lovely man and very kind and thoughtful, but if I were to say to him 'Hey DP - what kinds of colours and prints do I wear?' he wouldn't have a clue. He just doesn't notice those things. He doesn't notice hair or nails either. I don't know how the hell he doesn't see these things, but he just doesn't!

Personally I wouldn't be shopping on Amazon for anything for ethical reasons!
Glad you've sorted it amicably OP. I know many couples who no longer buy presents for this very reason. Being that men often don't have a clue and women often spend ages thoughtfully looking for gifts. To anyone reading this Yes I don't care that its stereotyping in this era but I have said it and its out there.

The op hasn't posted millions of times. Surely it's not too onerous to read the most recent update?

Hahaha. Love this 😂

I feel your pain OP. Over the years the presents for Christmas and birthday that I received from my D(ex)H were, amongst others:

a kitchen bin
set of saucepans
rotary washing line
doorbell
key safe box
car mats

When I expressed one year that I’d really like something maybe a bit romantic, and just for ME, he responded with ‘but I get you the things you NEED 😳 Needless to say we only lasted 5 years!

No way on God's earth I would let my DH choose slippers or a dressing gown for me. Are you mad, OP? 😄

Seriously, I'd just fess up, tell him you know what he's bought and you hate it. Give him the links for what you like. Or just order it yourself and hand him the parcel to wrap when it arrives.

Just tell him you saw the order by mistake and it’s horrendous. Send him the links for what you want.

Well done OP. I'm glad you are getting what you want for Christmas.

MN is what it is. There will always be people telling you that you are unreasonable/snobby/entitled/selfish blah blah blah for having an opinion on what you want - especially if it's neutral/high-street. Shame on you if you don't martyr yourself to the cross of gratitude and wear the lumberjack number for the next 25 years before darning, adding a lace trim and turning turning it into a wedding dress for your first born DD. 🙄

I think that's much nicer, OP, glad it's sorted.

He does seem to know your preferred colour palette though...it's a similar shade of pink to the one he chose.

Enjoy.