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Dryrobe W****r

414 replies

CareerChange24 · 07/02/2025 15:48

Am I being unreasonable that I’ve discovered there is a Facebook page taking non consenting photos of lone women and children in dryrobes and mocking them. Or am I a snowflake? I wear one. Whilst I know they aren’t a stylish choice. It’s the most practical thing I’ve owned in years. I would be furious if someone took a photo of me and uploaded it

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Zanatdy · 09/02/2025 08:27

Really is ridiculous people go out of their way to post photos of people wearing them. A friend of mine has one, she goes camping / caravanning a lot so assume that’s why she got one. Only seen her wear it once for dog walk when it was particularly wet. Who cares really what people wear. I mean people wear gym clothes when not going near a gym, same thing.

Loveumagenta · 09/02/2025 08:26

Bodenne · 09/02/2025 08:01

Interesting that the OP has mentioned she’s lost lots of weight because I think it’s a coat that someone wears when they’re not comfortable in their own body.

it looks like a giant novelty bin bag, but you know if you like it -wear it, just don’t try to persuade us it looks good. 😗

I’m going to have to call bullshit on that one!
What about people wearing big parkas, oversized hoodies, Oodies, big quilted winter coats - also a bunch of self conscious fatties???

2chocolateoranges · 09/02/2025 08:10

bluegreen89 · 08/02/2025 10:39

Because they’re towels with sleeves. That’s the whole point of them. Get a waterproof winter coat. People managed to stay warm and dry before dry robes existed. And yes agrees the logo is awful x

For working in an outdoor nursery they are much warmer than a winter coat, I can layer up under them, it gives me space to move about , crouch down and have fun with the children. Believe me I’ve tried a winter coat and it’s quite restricting when working wih children at ground level. Dry robes aren’t,

BitOutOfPractice · 09/02/2025 08:10

It is a bit mean but it’s also very disingenuous to say they “target” women and children. There’s loads of blokes on there too.

I think they are a bold style (!) statement and sre Bound to attract comment / raised eyebrows.

Bodenne · 09/02/2025 08:01

Interesting that the OP has mentioned she’s lost lots of weight because I think it’s a coat that someone wears when they’re not comfortable in their own body.

it looks like a giant novelty bin bag, but you know if you like it -wear it, just don’t try to persuade us it looks good. 😗

Bodenne · 09/02/2025 07:59

Any coat where it’s unique selling point is you can dry the dog with it s not chic.

Broody1976 · 09/02/2025 07:56

I love my dryrobe, I wear it a lot when we visit a specific much loved place for weekends/weeks by the sea. I am def a DRW though, I’ve not been in the sea for ages but wear it while walking the dog. I could t give too hoots what people think - my sister has one too & we laugh at the DRW page (while snuggled up in our cozy robes!)

In fact my sister got my some socks (similar to Adanola style) that say Dryeobe Wa*ker on them - I wear them with pride!!!

TaterTots68 · 08/02/2025 23:08

I love my DR - it's great for when we're camping. But it's groups like that that make me feel more of a twat than usual when I wear it

Mumlifebalance · 08/02/2025 23:07

I wear with to the school run and I couldn't give a sh!t.

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Frequency · 08/02/2025 22:36

I also think it is mean, but I mostly don't understand it. Who decided it was okay to wear sports shoes, North Face and Canadian Goose, etc outside of their intended purpose and not DryRobes and why do they care so much?

NotVeryFunny · 08/02/2025 22:24

Benjibas · 07/02/2025 16:05

There’s also a page for The Wolf Fleece Appreciation Society where they upload pictures of people wearing clothes with wolves on. It shouldn’t be allowed really. It’s mean.

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Yes I've seen that one too. Equally vile and unpleasant.

NotVeryFunny · 08/02/2025 22:22

I agree OP. I think it's a really fucking horrible bullying thing to do and it shouldn't be allowed. Apparently bullying is against guidelines on most SM sites but this is ok?!?

Crispynoodle · 08/02/2025 21:59

My adult daughter wears hers as a coat all the time. I only wear mine over my wetsuit we live fairly north and only 7 miles from the nearest beaches in all directions so we are allowed!

richspoilt · 08/02/2025 21:28

I had to google dry robes …had never heard of them .

BreezyScroller · 08/02/2025 21:24

bluegreen89 · 08/02/2025 10:39

Because they’re towels with sleeves. That’s the whole point of them. Get a waterproof winter coat. People managed to stay warm and dry before dry robes existed. And yes agrees the logo is awful x

who made you in charge?

I prefer a dry robe than a waterproof coat, who's asking for your opinion 😂

Rhaenys · 08/02/2025 20:23

They seem really practical, and don’t look especially ugly to me. I don’t get why so many people hate them.

NippyNinjaCrab · 08/02/2025 20:18

Wow that's a horrible group! Joined for 2 mins and left .

NippyNinjaCrab · 08/02/2025 20:12

I had no idea there was such a group and I'll probably be on it 😂 i have an Equidry for walking the dogs and when I'm finished my walk, i change out of my walking boots to my lovely lilac crocs!

jillycat72 · 08/02/2025 19:57

I love mine. I have had mine for around 7or8 years now it’s one of the best things I have ever bought. I use it for open water swimming, SUP boarding, dog walking watching my boys play rugby. Have I worn it in the supermarket yes on occasions if coming straight from a swim. Have I worn them with flip flops or crocs you bet your life I have how else do I get in wet feet to my car

If some very sad people with nothing better in their lives want to take my photo then so be it! However taking photos of children is not on and gives me the creeps a bit

Loveumagenta · 08/02/2025 19:48

‘Where does it say you can only wear them if swimming.’

no fucking where! Except in the tiny minds of little men

Single50something · 08/02/2025 19:31

SecondMrsTanqueray · 07/02/2025 16:16

A woman in my office wears one. She actually looks like a mobile tent.

I think the ‘dry robe wanker’ thing is quite funny, like the ‘look at my fucking red trousers’ one.

I was going to say there is also a red trousers one..I half expect my dad fo appear 😀

husbandcookingtonight · 08/02/2025 19:09

Best coat I've had for taking the dog out, especially when it is pouring down -mine is a Red Robe but same sort of thing really practical in horrible weather

MrsPositivity1 · 08/02/2025 18:48

Where does it say you can only wear them if swimming.

They are to keep you dry - whether that be after swimming, walking the dog in the rain, on sideline of a sport.

I have a cheaper £60 one. I do wear it after my Saturday swim but also walking the dog in the rain. Why would I buy a separate coat because some people don't like them.

I also wear jogging bottoms, but I don't jog. I wear a trainers - I'm not a runner.

Maybe these mockers need to take a long look at themselves and their horrible behaviour.

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 08/02/2025 18:22

Unfortunately this happens a lot. Try finding out your normal office colleague takes photos of women's cleavage on the tube and other public places then posts them to a site where they're ranked.

The ones he was sharing in the office was of someone standing in the middle bit of the tube, really close and he must have been pretending to be on his phone.
Another of him standing in the isle bit and the lady sitting down.

Would have never guessed he'd be that sort. They hide in plain site!

Audiprettier · 08/02/2025 18:21

I'd be concerned about deepfake!