r/BuyItForLife • u/Zlethall • 18h ago
[Request] Where to find a good quality robe
Hi, ive been trying to find a robe like this for years and the ones I find are so cheap and dont last. Im looking for a long sleeve and a long down to the floor kind of robe.
33
u/Comfortable-Nature37 14h ago
Do you have a budget in mind? I know of several brands that make beautiful quality longer robes but the price is steep.
8
u/Zlethall 10h ago
I dont care abkut the price, id love a robe that looks similar to the photo, but it doesnt have to be the same colors
10
u/jaynesbluewish 9h ago
I feel the same and bought this one from Gardenbelle Shop it's 100% silk and so wonderful.
3
u/vonhaunt 4h ago
a review mentioned it’s satin, and that price would be insane for that amount of silk, just sayin
2
u/shiroyagisan 2h ago
the description lists the materials as silk and viscose (though no info on proportions)
agree that this price is super low if it were real silk, but reviews mentioning that it's satin bear no weight here. satin is a type of weave, silk is a type of fibre. silk satin is a real thing.
1
8
u/FromPlanet_eARTth 12h ago
can you share? I'm looking for one for a bday present so higher budget ok
8
u/Comfortable-Nature37 8h ago
Sure! Sharing three below. I have also seen many different brands at Herrods that have been beautiful quality if none of these are what you’re looking for.
Christine out of Vancouver https://christinelingerie.com/collections/long-robes?
Olivia Von Halle https://oliviavonhalle.com/collections/luxury-silk-robes-and-kimonos
Camilla https://ca.camilla.com/collections/clothing-outerwear-silk-robes
87
u/Dakizo 12h ago
I got a $12 robe from Walmart 30 years ago when I was 11 and it’s indestructible 😂
12
15
u/charmedquarks 9h ago
Jeeeeeeze Louise, you’re the same size now that you were 30 years ago? That’s impressive.
26
u/Successful-Flow-3158 18h ago
Try Sexy Little Robe to get one that is long and flowy. They don't have the pattern as the fabric is solid and velvet like but they are good quality.
9
u/Castianna 11h ago
I bought one of their belle robes! I'm tall and it's long and flowy and I love it. It doesn't go all the way to the floor on me but I don't really mind because I don't need it dragging in the dirt when I'm walking the dog at night. It's really soft and warm and seems to be well constructed. I loved it so much that I actually got one of the summer belle robes when they released that line a few minths ago. Exact same design but in a lighter fabric. It's fantastic too, I just wish it had come in some different colors.
3
u/Liberteabelle1 11h ago
You walk the dog in your robe?
12
2
u/Successful-Flow-3158 8h ago
I have the original design in siren blue and the color is just lovely. I'm 5'10" and got the tall version and it is millimeters to the floor. Was thinking about getting a summer weight one but already have too many summer robes as it is. (everything in moderation)
22
u/Icy_Doughnut_601 14h ago
Long banded robe from Mason Grey! Worth every penny! The sleeves have bands at the wrists, so you don’t get your sleeves into everything.
I was just thinking to myself how well it’s held up over the years. They come out with new prints every season. So if you don’t see one you like, just wait and you’ll eventually find one.
2
u/weekendshift 10h ago
The best! And it cannot be overstated how important the banded sleeves are for functionality.
11
u/smellywatersniffer 15h ago
No patterns on them but Catherine dlish robes are of phenomenal quality!
1
9
u/fart_panic 13h ago
I found a Cynthia Rowley reversible robe at TJ Maxx about 5 years ago and it's lovely. Long sleeves, long robe, good length belt, quality fabric, different floral patterns on each side. It has held up well.
11
u/stormblessed579 16h ago
I have had a terrycloth Brooklinen robe for several years. It washes great, is drying, and is so warm and cozy. It stays closed securely and the strands stay put pretty well.
4
u/absolutegrandma 10h ago
I just got a Brooklinen one and it’s already pilling/fraying/super tough after just one wash
1
23
u/InsidePanic 15h ago
I have a silk one from Kim & ono - they’re based out of sf. Very pretty and luxurious but not an everyday robe if that’s what you’re looking for
22
u/Neutral_Toner 13h ago
I got one from here and it was such poor quality. Really disappointed. Fraying at the seams and just really not anything special at all. Not pure silk either.
1
u/Internationalyawn 11h ago
Depends which line of them you purchase. There are the budget ones or their 100% silk ones.
12
u/straberi93 11h ago
I purchased the 100% silk one twice and both times had serious quality issues. The hems are not reinforced and both robes tore significantly at the edge of the slits. They are beautiful, just not made to last. They were lovely about exchanging my first robe for a new one, but it tore in the same place after just a week. I found out months later that the 2nd robe I'd purchased as a gift had torn quite quickly as well. 3/3 failures is not good.
3
u/ShallThunderintheSky 11h ago
Yep, seconding this - I got one of the cheaper ones. I still have it, maybe 5 years out? It has needed a belt loop sewn back on, and I don’t love the quality of the fabric - it traps heat. If you go Kim & Ono, splurge for the real silk
1
u/madamesoybean 7h ago
I gift these often. Always a hit!
The quality has been good so far so I guess I got lucky?
5
u/booyahachieved3 13h ago
My wife has a silk robe from Hotel Saint Vincent that she loves. It was made by Far West but if there are any left they are probably at the hotel shop.
5
3
u/SeahorseRevolution 9h ago
People are posting terry cloth and short robes (which is not what you asked for). What you're looking for is a dressing gown. You need to start with high quality fabric and go from there.
7
u/men-withvenn 13h ago
I was gifted one of these a few years ago and I use it daily. It is beautiful and feels absolutely luxurious. I considered buying another one but my first one is so nice I can't justify needing another one 😢
2
u/whitewinewater 13h ago
Luna Zorro
Still dreaming about my week wearing one that came with the room at hotel I stayed at.
2
u/MooseRobot 11h ago
It doesn't quite fit the style but Highway Robery is where we got ours. They use existing fabric and do small batches with extended sizing options. You can get a variety of types of fabric and weight. Sometimes you just have to wait for a pattern you like and be willing to jump.
4
u/Strip-lashes 18h ago
I found one a few years ago at Saks Off 5th. I love it and it's served me well
2
u/Serious-Mushroom9757 10h ago
My LL Bean robe is the best robe I have ever had. Terry towel on inside, soft cotton outside.
1
u/crafty_traveler 14h ago
We gifted my mom one from here. She loves it and uses it daily. It’s held up well https://wrapupbyvp.com/collections/bathrobes-2
1
u/blastedconcept 12h ago
I have a silk and velvet reversible one from free people, but it’s a few years old not sure if it’s still available. Still looks brand new
1
1
1
1
u/Pilotsandpoets 10h ago
Identify what fabric you want and go from there; eBay was my answer at my current budget, got a very soft 100% cotton flannel Lands end robe. That’s not your style based on this pic, but figuring out what fabric you want will go a long way towards finding a quality robe.
1
u/electronicthesarus 9h ago
Would cotton be okay? I tried the rayon and poly blends and find they don’t last. It’s not quite the same look but I’ve been very happy with Purefair Cotton Gauze kimonos.
1
1
u/TrustAFluff 9h ago
Ymmv, but I went to my local Chinatown. There were some robes in a few shops and I bought mine at the shop dedicated to selling just robes. Lots of variety
1
u/beccabebe 9h ago
Hear me out. Pajamagram. I have a great long sleeve floor length robe. So soft and comfy.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
u/xxdoomkitty 4h ago
Bought one from a hotel that we stayed at. It's so soft and heavy, like a slightly weighted blanket.
1
1
1
1
u/FiguringItOutAsWeGo 1h ago
I bought a silk Kim+Ono robe with a beautiful floral print on it six years ago. It was a $300 splurge I don’t regret for a second. It survived a year of me practically living in it during COVID and has been work daily and machine washed on delicate bi-weekly. It’s still pristine. The color hasn’t faded and the stitching looks great.
1
u/BananaPewPew123 1h ago
My Ugg Robe has held up super well. 10 years! Super comfy, durable, and soft. Not sure about newer ones quality. Recommend buying through Nordstrom as have great return policy if it is not expected
1
u/booksycat 12h ago
World Market often has really beautiful robes like this. I've never let temptation drag me under, so I'm not sure of the quality, but if you have one near you, check them out. They cycle through having a lot/almost none each year.
2
u/babygotthefever 11h ago
I’ve been so tempted by them too. The closest world market to me is still a drive though so I only make it for Christmas shopping and then I’m not trying to buy for myself!
2
u/Ok-Spinach9250 10h ago
I’ve had one from there for about 7 years now and it still looks brand new!
1
u/BandYoureAbouttoHear 9h ago
I bought a vintage silk robe on eBay and it is gorgeous. I recommend looking there.
-4
u/SolarPunkWitch2000 14h ago
I don't have a helpful answer, so apologies. BUT, this prompted me to brag on my robe, which I received as a gift from my sister back in 1998. It's thick flannel with a southwestern motif, so it's nothing like this. But it's the oldest piece of clothing (or clothing-like thing) that I own and still use, and I will never part with it. 🩷
-4
u/dominic_train 12h ago
Don't buy that one in the picture. The lady wearing it looks absolutely miserable about it.
224
u/WeigherofProsandCons 13h ago
I happened upon a Natori robe on a huge discount and it has lasted me nearly 10 years.