I need a dressing gown that doesn't look like a dressing gown

[LaurelBush]

I am WFH atm and like to get up, put on dressing gown, have coffee, get down to work at my PC. And two hours later I might still be working, but am still in my dressing gown and it doesn't feel right.

Can the hive mind find me a sort of "in between" dressing gown? Preferably black, but not too fussed about colour. Plus I am always on the hunt for different dressing gown styles, so even if it doesn't fit this bill I'm open to suggestions!

Thanks, I am seriously thinking about just buying some plain black lightweight thermal leggings and tops, may not look pretty but they would be comfy and could interchange as thermal wear if I needed it.

Just get dressed FFS. It takes 30 secs to pull on a hoodie and joggers

Get dressed and stay professional

I’ve got a maxi cardigan that I wear. It’s cosy but smart enough that I look dressed if answering the door!

@SteakBakesAndHotTakes , no pic?

To the "Just get dressed" brigade - do you go on to threads about dogs and tell them to get a cat? Do you go on to threads about cooking mushrooms and say "Just cook kale instead"?

I mean, what actually is the point? 🙄 What drew you to a thread about corporate dressing gowns 😆, that in no way impacts your life, or the life of anyone you know, or indeed the life of anyone except me, to tell me to change my daily routine?

You do you, and let me be me. How about that?!

To everyone else - thanks for the ongoing suggestions. To me, a housecoat or a zipped up dress thing are essential dressing gowns. I am definitely going to invest in one of the woolen coatigans/belted long cardigans that have been posted. Thanks! 👏

If I could close comments now I would, before I get told usefully to "Just get dressed" again, or am told I'm lazy, or am again accused of going to the supermarket in my PJs 🙄

So, this is me signing out of the thread, and many thanks for all the suggestions, especially the crocodile hoodie 😂

I wear full length joggers (not the leggings) from Llama Leisure as pyjama bottoms. Ridiculously comfortable, cuffed at the ankles and they don't ride up in bed ever. They're a bit warm in the summer so I switch to shorts then.

Like these: llamaleisure.com/products/highland-tartan-lejoggers

What about a kimono or a kimono type top?

@Mrsplants I'm very drwan to that Matalan fleece cardigan
https://www.matalan.co.uk/clothing/plum-fleece-cardigan/15847443.html?rctxt=pers
I don't suppose you ,or anyone else ,might know how long it is ?

dressing gowns have super powers, i can achieve so much more if i have my dressing gown on.

Why? She wants to be comfortable presentable as do many wfh.

She's not front facing, working in hospitality.

I've just ordered one of these for similar use!

I don't know why the photos don't upload...

www.shopstyle.co.uk/g/women/jack-wills/lounge-longline-knitted-cardigan/859607890

How about a block printed kaftan? They sell beautiful kaftans in the Devizes covered market. I’ve also seen similar items in the Barbican shop.

Sit in mine all the time over my clothes when wfh do I don't need the heating on..it's the most comfy warm thing to wear.

I don’t wear a dressing gown anymore because they made me feel slovenly 😂 instead I wear an M&S hooded long lounge fleece with a zipped front. It feels acceptable to still be wearing it at lunchtime, unlike a dressing gown.

I wear what is supposed to be a dress as a dressing gown maxi and thick soft material like a Kaftan

@SteakBakesAndHotTakes , thanks. it looks nice.