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Dryrobe W****r

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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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Boopeedoop · 07/02/2025 21:32

I will be shocked if I'm not on there, I wear my luminous yellow one everywhere! Life is far too short to give a shit.

OneForTheRoadThen · 07/02/2025 21:26

Billybagpuss · 07/02/2025 21:04

There’s a lady that uses one at our David Lloyd. The outdoor pool temp is 28 degrees it does make me chuckle a bit. Mine will never leave the car when I visit dl

You must feel so superior

menopausalfart · 07/02/2025 21:24

I must have been blocked from the page as I can't find it.
I've never owned one but if I did, they could post away, I don't give a balls what I look like as long as I'm comfortable.
I would have been mortified as a youngster though.

BreezyScroller · 07/02/2025 21:20

fingerbobz · 07/02/2025 21:04

I dont know why people choose dry robe over a normal coat for day to day life

because they're comfy, and you can wear ANYTHING underneath them.

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 21:14

fingerbobz · 07/02/2025 21:04

I dont know why people choose dry robe over a normal coat for day to day life

I don’t. I wear it it swimming, at the beach, watching my children play rubgy in the wind and sleet, camping - at night and it’s dead handy for those middle of the night loo runs, walking the dog in really rotten weather becuase she’s a terrier and doesn’t give a stuff if the rain is coming g sideways at us…

Occasionally before or after some of these activities I might pop in to get a coffee
somewhere or into a shop for milk or whatever. And then some arsehole is going to take a picture and put it on SM screaming NOT NEAR the sea! DRW! ? Do me a favour.

I have normal coats and jackets. I wear them when appropriate.

Frequency · 07/02/2025 21:08

fingerbobz · 07/02/2025 21:04

I dont know why people choose dry robe over a normal coat for day to day life

I've never been able to find a truly waterproof, padded coat. They're either waterproof but thin or padded and warm but sponge-like. Not ideal for a Beagle owner. Beagles do not notice weather. They do notice, very vocally, if they miss their walk or their walk is cut short because of a blizzard, giant hail stones, or a tsunami.

fingerbobz · 07/02/2025 21:04

I dont know why people choose dry robe over a normal coat for day to day life

Billybagpuss · 07/02/2025 21:04

There’s a lady that uses one at our David Lloyd. The outdoor pool temp is 28 degrees it does make me chuckle a bit. Mine will never leave the car when I visit dl

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 21:01

WearyAuldWumman · 07/02/2025 20:57

I go to the local leisure centre three times a week, and there are often mothers going around after that with their children in dryobes. Sometimes see them in the local Starbuck's where my pal and I go for a coffee once a week. Seems very sensible to me.

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The bastards! If they’re not carrying a surfboard you need to photograph them, put it in FB then make some comment about them being ‘lardy’. Off you pop.

WearyAuldWumman · 07/02/2025 20:57

NooNakedJacuzziness · 07/02/2025 16:02

You can only be a dry robe wanker if you're wearing one miles from the sea, I.e in Asda. Plus points for wearing with crocs. And it's definitely not just women they target!

Agree it's a bit mean but all faces have to be blanked out.

I go to the local leisure centre three times a week, and there are often mothers going around after that with their children in dryobes. Sometimes see them in the local Starbuck's where my pal and I go for a coffee once a week. Seems very sensible to me.

Pedallleur · 07/02/2025 20:53

Germanymunch · 07/02/2025 20:24

Christ. Angry men who get to wear trousers and warm jumpers with big coats all year round angry that women aren't wearing skin-tight clothing for them to perv at... Sometimes, it is hard to believe we are in 2025!

They wear shorts and v.often flip flops round my way. Often follically challenged or a man bun/pony tail may be involved.

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CareerChange24 · 07/02/2025 20:44

Frequency · 07/02/2025 20:27

I've looked. They're £165+. I can't justify that when I'm still losing weight and it might not fit me by next year. Next winter though...

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I went from 15 stone to 9. And still wear a medium. I bought a small and the arms are shorter and it just looks better really oversized - in my opinion! I’ve never felt affection for a clothing item before. But it’s so snug. Down to my knees. Practical. It’s like a comfort blanket

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Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:44

Passenger do robes too, in fact EVERYONE does now.

Frequency · 07/02/2025 20:43

@Germanymunch Thank you. I will wander to Aldi tomorrow to look. I too do not give a shit. I often wear a giant Barbie Oodie out of the house when it is cold. My Ooodie is warmer than my coat.

BuddhaAtSea · 07/02/2025 20:42

😂 I have practically lived in my DryRobe for the last 6 years at least.
Yes, I bought it for post swimming in the sea, I swim all year around, makes it easier to change on the beach.

I also wear it to the pool, I put a cossie on at home, swim, throw the dryrobe over as soon as I get to the locker, get in the car, go home.

I also wear it walking the dog, it hides the fact I’m still in my pyjamas early in the morning.
I wear it when I’m on night shifts too, to and from work.

I’ll never be without one and I don’t give a fuck what anyone thinks.

And yes, I have one for my dog too. It was given to me as a joke present, given that I love mine so much. I tend not to wear mine at the same time 😂😂😂

Germanymunch · 07/02/2025 20:40

Frequency · 07/02/2025 20:27

I've looked. They're £165+. I can't justify that when I'm still losing weight and it might not fit me by next year. Next winter though...

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I got a knock off in Aldi for £20...it's super warm, like wearing an Oodie out.
I'm well past putting on fancy things for a dog walk and don't give a flying toss that I wear one and don't live by the sea!

TheCatsTongue · 07/02/2025 20:39

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:22

Yeah mate, except not really. Mostly women being photographed, along with some lovely comments along the lines of - she doesn’t look like she exercises much- and most of the comments from irrationally angry men. Or smug ones .

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But again a quick scroll shows a lot of women posting and taking photographs.

And I've seen different pages like the Full Kit Wanker based around men in full football kits.

OneForTheRoadThen · 07/02/2025 20:35

Which shops sell wolf fleeces? I've never seen one

Billybagpuss · 07/02/2025 20:28

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:21

They last forever. Bit of a shame really, I fancy a different colour but really can’t justify getting another one when this one is in suck good nick.

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I hear you. Mine was one of the original ones before they diversified from black. cost £95 prob a good 10 years ago it’s still I. Perfect condition there’s no way I can justify a new one.

I did get a Wylding jumpsuit for Christmas though. It’s brilliant for changing into after a swim.

putitdown356 · 07/02/2025 20:28

@Benjibas I like those wolf fleeces☺️🤫

Frequency · 07/02/2025 20:27

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:21

They last forever. Bit of a shame really, I fancy a different colour but really can’t justify getting another one when this one is in suck good nick.

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I've looked. They're £165+. I can't justify that when I'm still losing weight and it might not fit me by next year. Next winter though...

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:27

Germanymunch · 07/02/2025 20:24

Christ. Angry men who get to wear trousers and warm jumpers with big coats all year round angry that women aren't wearing skin-tight clothing for them to perv at... Sometimes, it is hard to believe we are in 2025!

Exactly! It’s a bloody coat, but somehow men have decided that it can only be used for a specific purpose.

Germanymunch · 07/02/2025 20:24

Christ. Angry men who get to wear trousers and warm jumpers with big coats all year round angry that women aren't wearing skin-tight clothing for them to perv at... Sometimes, it is hard to believe we are in 2025!

SnakebitesandSambucas · 07/02/2025 20:24

I love a wolf fleece as well! Tbh I don't drive the short distance to school. So walk rain, snow, hail, ice etc. so I might look a like short camo dumpling 😁. But fuck it I'm warm and dry. I also use it for swimming. It has been an emergency pram rain cover! A beach blanket. A makeshift umbrella / bus stop for the kids to hide under.

oakleaffy · 07/02/2025 20:23

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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Oh goodness yes- Those are a definite meme'! a wolf's heads howling at a full moon- again coupled with ill fitting sloppy Uggs or crocks.

Dryrobe W****r