Dressing gown possibilities

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Thinking of asking for a dressing gown for Christmas. My dilemma is: fleece is light and cosy but can look a bit scraggy quite quickly. Cotton towelling stays looking nice but is heavy and not very cosy. Please someone tell me I'm wrong (especially with recommendations).
I particularly like:

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/hushing-fluffy-recycled-polyester-gown

https://www.pipstudio.com/bademantel-good-evening-dunkelblau?gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD1oUtHMotU5s885soDhulJgLLzIN&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm5e5BhCWARIsANwm06gFdrF2z141ha9e9ktumuoBZYu4nNwFcTf-Bfh-4Sx9iALWLPwwkUaAtYlEALw_wcB

I have a fleecy one and agree with it looking scraggy especially on the inside after it's been washed several times.

I tend to use a cardigan from Fat Face but I did buy this recently (and it was in the sale!) https://www.bravissimo.com/products/fluffy-dressing-gown-nw313/#grey-nw313gry

Long tall sally are good for floor length dressing gowns if you’re at least 1 m 70. The black with stars is oos in the larger sizes atm. www.longtallsally.com/lts-tall-black-foil-star-print-maxi-dressing-gown-p?queryid=033b25bbe15aa656e00cbfcee5050c3d&objectid=73416&position=17

I've got one from M and S that's like these, also very cosy and so far lasting well.

Link below:

https://www.marksandspencer.com/fleece-hooded-dressing-gown/p/clp60694422?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

I have a white company cotton velour one that's lasted really well for the past 6-7 years

I bought a fleece one from Asda several years ago and it still looks gorgeous, surprisingly good quality.

I have this and it's gorgeous. Probably not what you're looking for, OP, but someone on here might like it. If you want the contrasting edge, as in the photo, you have to order the longer length (as I discovered and which isn't made clear):

Indian Handmade Kantha Jacket, 100% Cotton Kimono, Cotton Bath Robe, Gift for Her, Dressing Gown, Beach Wear Kimono - Etsy UK

How about cotton velour? Has anyone tried?
https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Hooded-Velour-Robe-/p/HVCRO?swatch=Ash%20Rose

I think to fulfill your needs you need two dressing gowns. I have a very absorbent cotton towelling one I wear after showering and on hot days. I also have a very plush cosy fleece one. It practically repels water and is strictly for warmth and comfort on cold days.

Neither of them were expensive about £25 each on Amazon but as a dressing gown wardrobe they fulfill all my needs.

I had one of these and it was lovely, but too thin for winter. On the website they say that they do them in velour in the blurb at the top, but I can't see any actual products that are thicker/

I have this made from yak wool which is really warm.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1065746851/unisex-yak-wool-blend-floral-kimonorobe?click_key=4e6cabec2a9516db21cafc1f3766f68f3447ddd8%3A1065746851&click_sum=1dcd630d&ref=shop_home_active_25&pro=1&sts=1

Little greene masquerade.

this is not my sitting room.

Edited to say wrong thread!

I just find that all dressing gowns end up looking like the dressing gown of doom quite quickly.

I have the Seasalt one in a different pattern. I like it, it’s warm in the colder months and it doesn’t look disgusting.

This is lovely

Thank you everyone for replying. I have now visited JL and can confirm that Cece one (how does everyone paste a link but change the text so that it's not massive? I can't work it out!) is incredibly soft and luxurious. I'm not bowled over by the colour choices and am wondering if I might look like a giant teddy, which is less elegant than I was hoping for... so still pondering

That is the problem with fleece it’s not elegant.

A Rituals shop has just opened locally. They have dressing gowns which are towelling inside and velour outside. There was a good selection of colours too. They are £89 so not cheap but the quality looks nice.

I settled for the Stone JL one. I had the Rosie one from Marks to compare, because from the picture the fabrics looked the same. In reality, there was no comparison.
There's a lot more of the Marks Rosie DG. Sleeves longer and the body length was almost to my ankles, I'm 5.7 height. It also has side seam pockets and looked odd without something to break up the front.
Overall, it was just too much dressing gown.

Having said all that, I don't think I'll ever wear a DG at all apart from the towelling one after a shower. I haven't put it on since buying it. I intended wearing it of an evening watching television but I sit on a heated throw and they are too bulky to do anything else in.

I'm still looking for a new one.

I’m getting to the point where I am going to make my own. I usually only make cushions, bags, toys and not clothes. But dressing gowns are worth the effort imho.

I think I might put the Seasalt one on my Christmas list. My current winter gown is at least 15 years old from the Next Christmas sale, certainly got my moneys worth.
What is the sizing like? A medium for a size 14?

This is reassuring, I'd already asked for the Seasalt one for Christmas to replace my ancient M&S one!

I like this

https://www.houseofbruar.com/mrnocash-dressing-gown-brown/

I received the Seasalt gown for Christmas and it's lovely, a really good quality fleece.

To report back: I received the JL one and it makes me happy every time I put it on- it's so luxurious