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We did not have the nerve to try this ourselves and were surprised that such an expensive robe might require wielding scissors to get a great fit.

With a rustic look and the coarser fabric of linen, this unisex robe was the lightest and softest linen we tried. Barts Robe proved to be the best for its expensive-looking linen, light weight, softer texture, and fit. This robe fell mid-calf on a 5-foot-2 tester. After one wash, the bottom hem had some ripples in it that took some elbow grease to iron out, but we were able to get it smooth again.

We also wish it came in extended sizes. If you love the look and feel of linen, this robe is fantastic. If you prefer something softer, our other picks may work better for you. When buying a robe for yourself, you may already know the materials and styles you like. We originally tested robes in , then we tested more in and and updated this guide. After talking to our experts and our staff, I looked at which robes garnered the highest ratings from both department stores and smaller, startup bedding companies.

For our update, I researched new offerings from direct-to-consumer bedding brands and looked for robes available in more inclusive sizes. From that research, we determined our criteria for a great robe. Instead, we focused on terry, plush, fleece, linen, waffle, knits, and peshtemal, since they can be washed and dried. We tried to pick the softest or highest-quality robes we could find in those materials. Size and color options: Wherever we could, we looked for robes with a wide range of sizes for men, women, and kids.

We also looked for robes with several color options. All our picks offer returns, and many come with excellent guarantees or warranties. Construction and design: We considered design details like pockets a must! Perennial availability: We wanted to recommend robes that you could find with ease, robes that were available year-round or would at least return year after year. We considered robes in total, narrowing them down for testing by reading user reviews, checking for inaccurate and fake reviews where we could, and considering material, style, brand reputation, and robe availability.

We tried on each robe and took notes about its feel. Bruce Cohen, president and owner of Boca Terry , told us to check the stitching on the side seams, armholes, and the bottom hems, so we looked at these areas, as well as the overall construction. Then we washed and dried them once and checked for snags, pilling, and any problems at the seams.

In , a panel of six testers a group of family members together for the holidays, composed of three men, two women, and one little girl , tried on the robes that made it through to this second round of testing.

This helped us eliminate a few more. Next, we set the inside temperature to 73 degrees and spent time in each finalist robe to see if any caused overheating, which one felt like a natural piece of clothing, and which were generally the most comfortable for everyday, around-the-house activities. For the warm-weather robes, we tried them on over bare skin and over a T-shirt to see how they felt in mild temperatures and how easy it was to apply makeup or move around.

We performed cold tests with the chilly weather robes—fleece, terry, plush, and flannel. We walked from the front door and down the driveway to the mailbox and back during a frigid January cold snap in New Jersey it was about 19 degrees.

We rated each robe based on how long we could be outside before the cold got uncomfortable. With the terry and waffle robes, we showered, quickly towel dried, and then put on each robe and walked from the bathroom to the bedroom to see how comfortable each robe felt on wet or damp skin, as well as how well it absorbed any remaining moisture.

Then we hung the robes on a hook and timed how long it took them to dry. In , we tried 12 new options in waffle, fleece, and cotton. I washed and dried them all, measured each for shrinkage, and had two testers—one woman myself and one man—try on each robe to note their warmth, comfort, sizing, and style.

We had a few robes come close to our picks, but none surpassed them after these first two rounds, so we did not perform shower tests, drying tests, or additional wash tests.

We should be testing the new version in October and updating the guide ahead of the winter season. Bruce Cohen told us that if you wear a robe with any frequency you should wash it as often as you wash your towels and we suggest doing that after three or four uses. He also told us to avoid bleach. We found that if we followed the care instructions, all our picks stayed fresh and like new after five washes. In — we also heard several complaints from readers and staffers about customer service problems with Snowe, including long shipping delays and a lack of communication about orders.

We bought and retested another Snowe robe and had our own shipping issues—we ordered an in-stock robe in December , then received an order confirmation saying it was back ordered until the end of January.

When we finally tested the robe it snagged more in the wash than our original tester. After a wash it shrank significantly but still fit our male tester, who typically wears an XXL. The Riley Hooded Waffle Robe was so luxe out of the package, but it had a strange smell. If you want an affordable gift or just need more size options, though, they are warm, comfy robes.

Ugg also discontinued the plus size options that were available in our testing. Bean Men's Rugby Robe , flannel-lined was heavy and warm, but the large logo on the pocket was an absolute dealbreaker for our male tester, who said he would never wear it.

The Honeydew Intimates Jersey Robe has a cute short length and comes in fun colors and a good range of sizes, but the jersey knit felt cheap, and it clung to every curve and bulge in an unflattering way. The fabric on the Riley Four-Layer Robe is fantastic—gauzy but not too thin, and just right for warmer temperatures if you want something more substantial than the Natori jersey or Rough Linen linen robes.

But the proportions were all wrong on our two testers. Our sample robes were comically long, with much-too-big sleeves, on both a five-foot-nine size medium tester, and a five-foot-two size XL tester. Bruce Cohen, president and owner of Boca Terry , email interview, November 30, How to Choose a Bathrobe , Overstock. Guide to Bathrobes , Comfy Robes. Jackie Reeve is a senior staff writer covering bedding, organization, and home goods at Wirecutter since Her quilt patterns and her other written work have appeared in various publications.

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Perhaps the most important change is the robes, which have been completely redesigned. Hogwarts students wear knitted v-neck jumper of the house colour instead of grey ones, with two stripes around the waist and the neck.

The Gryffindor jumper is red with yellow stripes in the waist and the neck, the Slytherin jumper is green with grey stripes, the Ravenclaw jumper is dark blue with light blue stripes and the Hufflepuff jumper is light brown with dark brown stripes.

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Functional is fun! Actual beach towels: Can only be used at the beach, never seem to dry completely, become ingrained with sand forever, stained with sunscreen and sangria. Robes as beach towels: Can be used on and off beaches, air dry on the body, fine weaves repel sand, beautiful patterns hide unsightly stains. On a recent trip to the flat and brutally hot town of Marfa, Texas, I could feel, nay, smell , my skin burning underneath my SPF Enter you guessed it! After traveling one summer during college, I returned to my dorm and promptly decorated the walls with long colorful jackets and silky robes.

The 3M hooks and blue masking tape detracted slightly from the intended sophistication, but the robes were excellent conversation starters and easily accessible on hungover Saturday mornings. Wall hanging, robe—you can have it all. Photos provided by Chantal Strasburger.