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Dryrobe for plus size

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dramalamma · 13/11/2022 16:27

I'm looking for a dry robe as a gift for a family member and im a little clueless! She's around a size 22-24 and does a lot of outdoor swimming but she's worried that even the roomy dryrobe sizes won't be roomy enough to get changed under. Has anyone found a dry robe or alternative that is nice and roomy for the bigger lady? thanks all.

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CMOTDibbler · 13/11/2022 16:39

I know ladies who are size 20+ and who wear DryRobes with no problems, but I have a half zip SmocSmoc and they go to a size 22. Also By Betty Blue will make to the right size and length, and my patterned one is a thing of total beauty

M0rT · 13/11/2022 16:44

I have a nug and I'm a size 16 and can get changed in a zipped up small.
So your relative should be perfectly comfortable in a large or x large.
They are brilliant for the winter but way too hot for the summer. Like walking around in a lagging jacket!

Invisimamma · 13/11/2022 16:47

Laura Adlington recommended one on Instagram recently, maybe look back and see if she's saved it to highlights.

StamppotAndGravy · 13/11/2022 18:08

A very plus size male friend has one. It's big enough that it will still fit 3 of him! I think you'll be fine so long as you choose appropriately

dramalamma · 13/11/2022 20:39

Thank you all for the recommendations - I've had a look at the original dry robe and the xl seems bigger than any others that I can find but they're so boring! I would absolutely love to get her the Betty blou one - the leap pars print would be perfect for her but wow the price!
I can't find the Laura Adlington recommendation (hadn't come across her before - she's fab!) but can't find the dry robe one - I'll keep looking.

Has anyone found a changing robe company that are as wide as the original dry robes but in more interesting colours/patterns?

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Invisimamma · 14/11/2022 12:30

Laura's dry robe is from element karbon in an XXL, it's very funky and colourful.

Dryrobe for plus size
Wildlynx · 14/11/2022 12:47

Brakeburn

Hooverphobe · 14/11/2022 15:00

A medium or large would be fine for a dryrobe (I’m a similar size and have the medium). The XXL will require her to be 6’5”.

dramalamma · 14/11/2022 18:43

Thank you @Invisimamma! That's exactly what I need - and just about in budget too. You're a star. Thank you alll for your help!

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