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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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Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:22

TheCatsTongue · 07/02/2025 19:13

Lots of pictures of men in DryRobes on that site too, I suppose that's misogynistic?

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 .

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:21

Frequency · 07/02/2025 20:05

So, the issue is not the dry robe it is people who use them outside of their original intended purpose?

I wonder how many of the posters on that page were wearing running or training shoes while laughing about someone wearing a sports accessory without partaking in the sport.

Also, I am off to Google to Dry Robes. I need one for cold rainy walks.

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.

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:19

Daisymae55 · 07/02/2025 19:36

Agreed. Or around the supermarket on a perfectly dry day.

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Except you have NO idea where they have been or where they are going.

Littletinytarzanswingingfromanosehair · 07/02/2025 20:18

I wear mine walking home after the gym
Walking the dog on a frosty or rainy day
When I go camping too...

I don't give a flying f**k what people think.

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 07/02/2025 20:15

One enlightening thing I've learnt from this thread is wolf fleeces. Ive never ever seen anyone wearing one! Is it a regional thing? Im familiar with the artwork as seen pictures on items in market stalls wolf and dream catcher in one is deffo a double whammy 😂

LlynTegid · 07/02/2025 20:13

Making jokes about Dry Robes can be ok to me, depending on the humour. Non-consenting photos is not.

Frequency · 07/02/2025 20:05

So, the issue is not the dry robe it is people who use them outside of their original intended purpose?

I wonder how many of the posters on that page were wearing running or training shoes while laughing about someone wearing a sports accessory without partaking in the sport.

Also, I am off to Google to Dry Robes. I need one for cold rainy walks.

CantStopBuyingSeeds · 07/02/2025 19:58

My neighbour has a gorgeous little fluffy dog who wears a Dry Robe. She looks amazing! She even has a hood 🐾

2chocolateoranges · 07/02/2025 19:55

I have one, I work in an outdoor nursery and it keeps me warm and dry and allows me to layer up underneath it, I sometimes wear it into Tesco after work as I don’t take another jacket , if someone took a photo of me and posted it online i wouldn’t be happy.

it’s a work jacket and nobody else’s business why I wear one!

Weirdos taking photos of other people without their knowledge.

ObviouslyBlooming · 07/02/2025 19:52

DR is one of the very few companies who do adapted clothing.

Their coat for wheelchair users is amazing. And the only one I know that will cover and the legs and keep you warm.

For the people who are judging others wearing DR anywhere but the sea, would you judge me too for using something that actually keeps me warm?

Azaleahead · 07/02/2025 19:49

I see a lot at kids football matches (worn by the spectators, not the kids 😂). They’re not my style but I always think they look lovely and warm and practical.
I rarely take off my oodie when in the house - I see this as the outdoor equivalent.

CantStopBuyingSeeds · 07/02/2025 19:48

@YouDeserveBetterSoAskForIt And if we so much as yelp in pain after being kicked then we're a Karen

outerspacepotato · 07/02/2025 19:46

It's Facebook pffffft.

They look like a cross between an Oodie and a raincoat and comfy as can be with great big pockets.

Ivyiris · 07/02/2025 19:45

A lot of the comments are really pretty horrible on the posts. It's weird a choice of clothing upsets them that much. I have one for Cold water swimming but if it was chucking it down on the school run I would wear it and be very pleased I was dry and warm.

Billybagpuss · 07/02/2025 19:44

Daisymae55 · 07/02/2025 19:36

Agreed. Or around the supermarket on a perfectly dry day.

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It’s not the dryness of the day it’s the temperature of the water. If it’s sub 10 there’s a strong chance of after drop that can cause hypothermia so it’s safer to keep the dry robe on. So if you need to pick up wine or milk on the way home you run the risk of judgment in the supermarket.

BreezyScroller · 07/02/2025 19:44

fingerbobz · 07/02/2025 19:35

People who wear them on the school run do look a bit wankerish to be fair

why?

CantStopBuyingSeeds · 07/02/2025 19:42

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.

What's wrong with making use of something that costs of hundreds of pounds?! I don't have one and no interest in having one but I don't understand the issue. Why are you ONLY allowed to wear one at the seaside?!? This is England! We get about 4 days of hot enough weather to swim in the sea, a year!

Imagine having a perfectly functioning raincoat but not wearing as one and buying a separate raincoat, purely because of social acceptance?!

Ivyiris · 07/02/2025 19:42

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 had a look and there is ones where a child's face is clearly recognizable.

Daisymae55 · 07/02/2025 19:36

fingerbobz · 07/02/2025 19:35

People who wear them on the school run do look a bit wankerish to be fair

Agreed. Or around the supermarket on a perfectly dry day.

fingerbobz · 07/02/2025 19:35

People who wear them on the school run do look a bit wankerish to be fair

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CareerChange24 · 07/02/2025 19:35

SnakebitesandSambucas · 07/02/2025 19:27

Just joined, not to post anything as I think it's a twattish thing to do. But to see if I'm on there 🙄

Love the name. 90’s night out.

The least someone could do if they want a pic is to ask me to rearrange my fringe and ask me to smile. I’d to a galinda toss toss and pose

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OhMaria2 · 07/02/2025 19:34

TrumpsOrangeNoggin · 07/02/2025 16:07

The Wolef fleece though is a thing of beauty- and fabled on mn, maybe they're just admiring the Wolefs?

@Benjibas

It's a deeply ableist unpleasant page full of awful people.

Daisymae55 · 07/02/2025 19:33

CareerChange24 · 07/02/2025 18:48

I’m judging her name - Daisy Mae. Classy.

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Feel free to 😂

fingerbobz · 07/02/2025 19:32

They're usually from
The back. No faces shown

Sometimes it's men too

But still weird

Billybagpuss · 07/02/2025 19:30

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 19:28

My dog also has one. The wanker! Someone bought it as a joke present but you know what? In winter it keeps the mud and muck off !

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To be fair they’re £45 that’s a very decent joke present.

my dog wouldn’t wear one. She’s a stuck up collie but I’d definitely get one if I thought for one minute she wouldn’t try to eat it.