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Original poster

Bought DH something for Christmas and he has just said he doesn't like them..

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Bebo14 · 04/12/2020 18:50

DH is somebody who is prone to feeling the cold and always comments that he's chilly. He often wears my leggings under his trousers as long johns and wears double layers because he feels the cold that much Grin

I bought him a lovely thick Ben Sherman dressing gown as one of his chrismas presents thinking it would go down well.

This evening he was complaining about being cold again and I tested the waters and said "have you ever thought of getting a dressing gown, me and the kids love ours"

He replied saying "nah, I don't like them and can't get on with them"

What do I do about that now? Blush

Would you give it to him anyway because I'm fairly sure he'd end up liking it if he gave it a chance, or would you return it?

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NiceGerbil · 04/12/2020 20:51

Return it obviously and get him some thermals.

If I said ok I hate dressing gowns and then he got me a dressing gown for Xmas I'd be a bit. Ok then.

Why are so many posters saying give him a gift he's explicitly said he won't like Confused

baubled · 04/12/2020 20:54

Return it

Missushbb · 04/12/2020 20:58

I would give it to him. I received a dressing gown 3 years ago, thought it was massive and I'd find it too hot; bloody love it now! If he feels the cold there's a good chance he will like it.

Missushbb · 04/12/2020 21:00

Another controversy...does anyone call it a housecoat? 😂

Bitchysideisouttoplay · 04/12/2020 21:01

Return it, the worst thing I ever bought my DH was a dressing gown as now we get the dressing gown of doom, and he ends up nicking mine if he cant find his coz once again he hasnt put it anywhere vaguely sensible 🙄🙄

pictish · 04/12/2020 21:01

Return it. He said himself he doesn’t like them, can’t get along with them...so he has worn one before. He would know.

pictish · 04/12/2020 21:02

Agree that thermals might be a better choice.

MrsGrindah · 04/12/2020 21:03

Hang on.. just twigged...are some of you dressing gown lovers wearing them over your clothes?!

Taylrse · 04/12/2020 21:06

I think I would just show him and let him try it on before returning it. Then he can decide if he really doesn't want it.

I live in my dressing gown, couldn't be without it! Grin but then I don't like those fleece hoodie things or blankets

Givemeabreak88 · 04/12/2020 21:06

Glad it’s not just me that can’t stand dressing gowns! Thought I was on my own. I hate them and I don’t find them comfortable at all and yes I have worn one and no it hasn’t changed (for the people saying he will change his mind.) They are so uncomfortable and I never wear one, my mum bought me one for my birthday in October and I’ve never worn it. The only time I’ve worn a dressing gown was in hospital after giving birth!

Original poster
Bebo14 · 04/12/2020 21:07

@MrsGrindah

Hang on.. just twigged...are some of you dressing gown lovers wearing them over your clothes?!
Guilty.
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HollyandIvyandallthingsYule · 04/12/2020 21:07

@MrsGrindah

Hang on.. just twigged...are some of you dressing gown lovers wearing them over your clothes?!
I wear mine over my pyjamas or loungewear.
BessieSurtees · 04/12/2020 21:07

@Missushbb

Another controversy...does anyone call it a housecoat? 😂
My mother did and she had one that was soft, may have been like a candlewick if I remember rightly and it had buttons not a belt in sight.
BessieSurtees · 04/12/2020 21:09

Oh I remember she had a red zip up one too at one point.

MummaGiles · 04/12/2020 21:09

Get him a slanket, or one of those oodies

TatianaBis · 04/12/2020 21:15

@Cocomarine

He’s a grown man, Xmas will not be ruined for not having a surprise dressing gown. Just tell him - “actually, I was sounding you out as I thought you might give one a try, and I got you one for Xmas - go on, try it on and if you’re sure it not for you, back it goes.” No need for any drama!
This. He’s an adult. Don’t return it without him trying it.

I’ve bought my DH things he didn’t think he’d like and then he loved.

Get him to try it and if he still doesn’t like it, return it for something else.

Bananaman123 · 04/12/2020 21:15

My dp was the same, even after he received it he said i wont wear it. Yeah until he realised how soft and cozy it was, now he has it on all the time

TatianaBis · 04/12/2020 21:17

I bought my mum a fleece blazer which she refused point blank to even try on. Then she tried one of mine and now she has 5 in total.

jessstan1 · 04/12/2020 21:18

@PoodleMoth

I'd tell him, let him try it and send it back if he doesn't like it
Me too.
NiceGerbil · 04/12/2020 21:23

I hate dressing gowns to, to PP.

you are definitely not alone!

I still can't understand why you would give your partner something they said they definitely didn't want. And then say try it you might like it.

He's not 5.

Original poster
Bebo14 · 04/12/2020 21:24

Looks like it's going back, he has categorically said he doesn't want one Sad

I'll have a look for thermals or something else he'll like, although I'm not sure I trust my judgement now as i was sure he'd love the dressing gown.

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NeedToKnow101 · 04/12/2020 21:24

I don't like dressing gowns either.

HollyandIvyandallthingsYule · 04/12/2020 21:27

Honestly if he doesn’t have sheepskin slippers get him those - the booty kind that come up over the ankle. It will make a huge difference to how warm he feels. Also a wool cardigan.

SchrodingersImmigrant · 04/12/2020 21:32

@Bebo14

Looks like it's going back, he has categorically said he doesn't want one Sad

I'll have a look for thermals or something else he'll like, although I'm not sure I trust my judgement now as i was sure he'd love the dressing gown.

Aw. We all make mistakes. At least you can save this! I used to have proper wool slipper/socks. So warm. Or sheepsking slippers as pps suggested.
DianeChambers · 04/12/2020 21:35

Im always cold. I hate dressing gowns. Return it.