I need a dressing gown substitute

[DorisLessingsCat]

Like many, I am WFH and spending hours on zoom calls. I work from a posh shed in the garden and start every day with a sea swim so I feel chilly for a large part of the day. I wear my dressing gown over my clothes, whipping it off when I'm on a video call.

Is there something that is as warm and cosy as my dressing gown but acceptable to be seen on zoom? Has anyone found this?

TIA

I sit in a big fleeece with a blanket and hot waterbottle on my knee and try to remember to take the fleece off. Normally unsuccessfully.

Blanket and chunky jumper with high neck here. Have a look at wrist warmers, a bit like fingerless gloves. It's amazing how much warmer I feel for keeping my hands/wrists warm. Same goes for ankles, so I wear huge chunky socks and slippers.

Turtle Doves do nice cashmere wrist warmers

That's nice OP but looks a bit outdoorsy to me. I don't think I'd want to wear it to work at my computer.

I was going to say a long cardigan. You can also get jersey blazers that would look like a smart blazer on zoom.

Mine is from marks and Spencer
I’ve seen similar in John Lewis too

maisoncashmere.co.uk/long-v-neck-cardigan-633?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7YyCBhD_ARIsALkj54paIh3bG4di_y0y5kjqX5cpfQ_zxFDKCAby6fPwFwyjRz5PXPfU2P0aAn9IEALw_wcB

That's what cardies and sweatshirts are for.

Can't beat cashmere for adding warmth without too much weight or bulk, especially if you can find one long enough to cover your bum, I went up a couple of sizes on a John Lewis one. Also m&s autograph do a cami vest with a touch of cashmere which makes the world of difference, I've got 4 of them now. And those wrist warmers from turtle doves that a pp mentioned. Just had a thought, I went to an outdoor cafe last winter, and they had piles of sheepskin rugs to sit on, they were incredibly cosy.

This brand makes lovely soft fleece that feels like a dressing gown. The ponchos are particularly nice.

My coatigans look less like coats but are very warm

They're from Debenhams years ago so I can't find them online but I saw this which is similar, faux fur inside so very cosy. The sleeves look a bit thin on this though

www.qvcuk.com/Centigrade-Edge-To-Edge-Faux-Suede-%26-Knitted-Coatigan.product.166640.html?sc=SRCH

Sone brands do fleece jackets as well if you want to look more officey.

What about something like this M&s Teddy fleece cardigan (says it's out of stock, but looks cosy)
www.marksandspencer.com/en-es/teddy-fleece-cardigan/p/P60471482.html

The link from @MoltonSilver looks really promising, they look long and cosy but not too casual / loungewear-like.

Sympathies @minniemoocher, I worked for 2 years in an ex Victorian school building, no central heating or insulation, tall ceilings, no double glazing. I got in at 8.30am and fired up the one giant gas heater which started to take the edge off the ice by about 11am.

A nice wooden poncho like This for instance

Omg Woolen

@FlyingByTheSeatof

I've ordered this: www.houseofbruar.com/mrnocsh-rb-lng-crdi-tt00279duskygreen/

Hoping it's warm. Will report back.

That's lovely @DorisLessingsCat I'm sure it'll be warm enough. I would have gone for the green too.

I'd second a long cardigan.

Your day sounds quite idyllic

@Frownette there are many positives - a short commute across the garden, birdwatching and the constant companionship of the dog. I will enjoy getting back to the office eventually though.

Cardigan arrived and is a success! It doesn't have the "cosy" factor that a fluffy dressing gown has but it is really warm. And it looks fine over zoom.

www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Cashmere-Short-Robe/p/SCCCB?swatch=Pale+Grey+Marl

I was lucky enough to win one of these in a White Company competition.

[quote DorisLessingsCat]@FlyingByTheSeatof

I've ordered this: www.houseofbruar.com/mrnocsh-rb-lng-crdi-tt00279duskygreen/

Hoping it's warm. Will report back. [/quote]
That is very nice, OP. I had been going to say I have a Pure Collection long zip-up cashmere cardy which does the job of being simultaneously warm and presentable, but fingers crossed this one will work for you!

God I love a dressing gown, that is gorgeous though OP, merino wool is so warm. I'd get one but i'd probably shrink it in the wash :-/

That's gorgeous OP, you'll be toasty. The matching dress is a cracker too, but I'm not sophisticated enough to carry it off