There was once a time when I was robeless. Now, I have three: a summer, a spring/fall, and a winter one. They’re all different weights and materials, but they all make me feel good when I wear them. I’ve seen a lot of robes splashed across Instagram and the rest of social media, and I’m here to give you a lesson on them.
A robe should feel like a full-on blanket with a belt, in my opinion. There is a time and place for thin robes (right out of the shower and in the bathroom), but you don’t always need the waffle or terrycloth ones. Sometimes, you need, nay deserve more. Whichever style you choose, enjoy wearing it every time you tie that waist belt.
I spoke highly of this robe when I first got it and I stand by it. My favorite towels are Parachute’s Waffle Knit towels and this robe feels like that, but able to be wrapped around my body without worrying about slippage. The robe is made from soft, long-staple Turkish cotton and comes in a handful of neutral colors. I lounge in this thing right after the shower. I put it on when I’m deciding to get dressed after wearing pajamas. It’s soft, breathable but warm, and has become a staple in my morning routine.
Here’s the thing with robes: why not just get one cut from the same cloth as your favorite towels? My favorite towels are Brooklinen’s Super-Plush since they are softer than soft, and yet they dry extremely quickly. Same goes for this robe, which comes in three different colors. The only flaw? You’ll never want to take it off.
Scouted Contributor Jessica Booth loves this robe that she says “is warm enough for chilly days, but not so warm that you couldn’t wear it in the summer as well.” There is “a waist tie” so you never lose the strap, and it’s “great for petite people,” too. Plus, if you just add on $15, you can get it monogrammed.
Some robes aren’t just for toweling off. Scouted Editor Jillian Lucas writes, “The Home Coat is like a wearable blanket,” that’s actually stylish. She says “it’s perfect for when you get home from work or when you wake up,” and is great for making you feel calm, comfortable, and stress-free.
Scouted Contributor Jana Cholakovska originally bought this robe for her boyfriend, but it was just so comfortable, she decided to get her own too. The robe is something you might want to steal from a hotel. It’s classic, yet it does the trick, and she wears it both right when she gets out of the shower, and has begun treating it as part of her loungewear, too.
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