Help me find a dressing gown for DH

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It's DHs birthday in a few weeks, I am stuck for what to buy him aaargh!

He likes football, Star Wars, Xbox... he's much more of a catch then he sounds like by that list!

He needs a new dressing gown. His current one is threadbare but he refuses to throw it as he loves it. I'd like to replace it, it's made of a material that's like towels. I've tried looking online but I can't find one like it.

Can anyone help me find a replacement? Or a different idea for a present?

It's a significant birthday so I'd like to get him something special

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TK Maxx had a good selection of toweling dressing gowns when I was looking at Christmas for my husband.

Like this?

White company

Go to the on line Club shop of his team. Won't necessarily be of the best quality, but he will probably like it!

My dh gas two robes, a bath robe from JL, HOF or Debenhams and a Sith dressing gown.

Lets reverse this

My DH bought me a novelty dressing gown for my birthday (or indeed any dressing gown)

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It is a utility item- not suitable for a birthday gift- unless you would be over the moon with a hoover or a pair of m and s basic multipack pants- in which case go ahead.

Re-thought this.

If you would be happy with mini mouse knickers for a significant birthday then buy him a novelty dressing gown.

I'm of the opposite opinion to some previous posters. I love a dressing gown and am always thrilled with a new one.

I have multiple (including a jedi robe one, fleecy with a hood and goes down to my feet). M&S has a good range too.

Whoever said they are a pure utility item, I disagree. Putting my dressing gown on after work brings me joy.

If you're thinking of other presents too a fancy Bluetooth speaker might be a good one? I've got one for my DP for his birthday in a few days because he likes to play our 8 week old DS and dance about with her...but it's a handy thing for the kitchen or you can take it on days out to play quietly if you're having a picnic or something?

Jawbone do a big version (that's about £200) or the mini version which is about £50, you can get them on amazon! I got one off ASOS in the end which was reasonably priced (and goes with the kitchen):

www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=7689163

Sorry I meant DD...I'm not even that tired!!

He doesn't want a new dressing gown. He likes the one he's got. You want him to have a new dressing gown. That is not the right present for a significant birthday, or indeed ever.

I would strongly, strongly advise you to ask him what he wants for his main present and get him exactly what he asks for and then a couple of extra treats that you know he will like but wouldn't often buy for himself as it's too expensive e.g. expensive drink or food.

Thanks everyone.

see I would be less than impressed with a new dressing gown, but the reason he loves it so much is the material and I know he would be happy to have a new one. Definitely not a novelty one though

He doesn't really like 'stuff' if that makes sense, and I'm throwing him a big party so he will probably get lots of random football bits etc.

I've got him a signed football programme and some aftershave from the DC to open.

We already own a Bluetooth speaker. But a gadget isn't a bad idea... aargh why is this so hard?

Some really nice ones here, we've all got them:

www.bathrobe.co.uk/

We always get ours from Peter Jones. Their towelling ones are great quality and last ages. Like having a big towel on.

I bought my DP a nice towelling dressing gown from John Lewis for Christmas one year and he loved it.

DP has this one. He bought it for himself and absolutely loves it. I'm a bit about it, but hey. He's happy.
Adults Groovy Official Assassin's Creed Black Bathrobe New Fleece Dressing Gown https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01H553MMA/ref=cmswwrcppapi_qvgGzb4WK5SYF

Fat face and white stuff do lovely dressing gowns. I'd be happy for a dressing gown for my birthday!

sharklovers £300 for a dressing gown???? Mwah ha ha ha ha ha!

lottie they're expensive but lovely. Very high quality and make a great present. Mines 8 years old now but you'd never know it.