Does a stylish dressing gown exist?

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Or does everyone look like a fat flump in one?

Is it possible to be warm and stylish?

I think stylish dressing gowns do exist. But you will pay more for them than one posh frock and 2 special casual dresses with the price for all 3 lumped together.

That certainly made me think again!

I have a nice one, floor length, long sleeved, velvet and lined. Only fault is no pockets. Tesco of all places about 6 years ago.

Because it’s lined and it’s NOT fucking fleece, it properly drapes giving me the silhouette of a supermodel. (Ahem)

I can’t stand the fleece stuff - makes everyone look like a fat, sweaty toddler - and usually comes in childish prints too.

It's the holy grail isn't it! I'm after the same thing - I do love my current fleecy one because it's cosy but it's so old it looks permanently grubby and is a bit frumpy. I have a nice men's grey waffle one I got for the summer but it's too thin for a Scottish winter - I need something cosier!

It's hard to find something that's not fleece/fluffy, looks good and doesn't require a second mortgage!

This is what I want - desmondanddempsey.com/products/the-jag-print-womens-quilted-robe-navy - but no way will I be paying £300+ quid for it!!

One Hundred Stars absolutely. The patterns are gorgeous and they are beautifully cut and hang perfectly. I want them to make me a dress.

I have a cashmere dressing gown from Saks bought on EBay for a bargain. I use it in winter.

Shibumi are quite lightweight, I don't wear mine in winter. I'm size 8/10 and have the small it's huge. I would say Medium would be fine for a size 14.

Joules Tangerine Dream dressing gown. £99.

Try A Hundred Stars. I love mine. Fluffy dressing gowns make me look like a furry, fat, sausage roll. My Hundred Stars one makes me look like the leading role in an Agatha Christie film.

After years of searching, I found the perfect dressing gown last year. It's brushed cotton, not thick and clumpy, ankle length and sooooo cosy. Every time I put it on I feel wrapped up in smugness 😊. Link: british-boxers.com/collections/womens-robes/products/womens-ash-grey-herringbone-robe

I have it in grey but I'm seriously tempted to buy an emergency back up one in pink, just in case..

On the last thread someone reccomended this seller and their yak wool dressing gowns and I am here to say they are so beautiful warm and elegantly drapy that I have since bought two
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EssentialDesignsLDN
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Why is almost all modestly priced nightwear TOO SHORT. Often nobody even indicates the length of pyjamas or dressing gowns. One size is expected tofit all i.e. probably some one of 5 feet four. What do " ankle length " or " floor length" actually mean ?

I buy them from hotels I stay in. Favourite being from hotel in Hong Kong and Las Vegas.

I'm in love with this

https://www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk/products/burgundy-dressing-gown-small?utmcontent=FacebookkUA&utmsource=facebook&variant=41240783945927

@Puppylucky

On the last thread someone reccomended this seller and their yak wool dressing gowns and I am here to say they are so beautiful warm and elegantly drapy that I have since bought two www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EssentialDesignsLDN Sorry can't do cool links So

I was tempted by these too! But I haven't bought yet because they looked too thin to be warm enough. Perhaps I'm underestimating the warmth of yak wool?! (A sentence I didn't think I'd be typing today... 😂)

I have two mens cotton flannel dressing gowns from Lee Valley. One to wash one to wear. They are long, have long arms, deep pockets. I also have two of their mens night shirts. They are all roomy and cosy, but the robes have belts that cinch in the waist and look slimming. I just checked and they don't have the plaids I chose at the time. Mine are 5 years old. All in very good condition.

[quote NaturalBlondeYeahRight]I covet one of these beauties - maybe one day
www.shibumistyle.com/collections/all-casual-wear[/quote]
I think you may have just spoilt me for all other dressing gowns!

One of those with some silk pjs for flitting around in the summer in manner of 1930s ingenue.... I mean, my ingenue days are gone but I could try.

Toast does these , which are a bit more that a dressing gown I'd say, but rather fine. Pricey though.

Or this, not so expensive.

The Toast kantha dressing gowns are really overpriced. You can buy good quality ones from India for a lot less. Etsy sell them.

The kantha dressing gowns I've seen on Etsy look quite flimsy. But yes, the Toast ones are very expensive.

The ones I've seen in India are really good quality for a fraction of the Toast price. I only mentioned Etsy as they have them available.

@lizLemonsGlasses - no the yak wool dressing gowns aren't thin at all - they feel like light blankets without the weight if that makes sense?

Yes

www.danielhanson.co.uk/garments?tag=New%20In

I have a Charmeuse dressing gown which is lovely - parents got it on holiday from a market so really cheap but really silky and lovely.

Very excited to be getting a silk one for christmas as we are expecting our first born next year (its a family tradition as later we chop them to make 'blankies' as a comforter - apparently very handy as you keep secret squares back to swap for washing and to replace for when the kid inevitably loses it!)

But with the 'stylish' look - I do think its all in how you tie them. Don't wrap the belt round your waist. Just wrap it through the loop from the front and tie. So much more comfortable.

[quote Puppylucky]@lizLemonsGlasses - no the yak wool dressing gowns aren't thin at all - they feel like light blankets without the weight if that makes sense?[/quote]
@Puppylucky thanks for the extra info - I think you've convinced me! Love the idea of being wrapped in a warm blanket :)

Am going to take the plunge and order one - hopefully it will be just what I've been looking for!