The difference between a bathrobe and a dressing gown

Someone recently asked me the difference between a dressing gown and a bathrobe. I though the difference between a dressing gown and a bathrobe was pretty self explanatory. A bathrobe is used when coming out of the bath or shower and is usually made from absorbant material. Whereas a dressing gown is used when getting dressed our lounging around the house, more of a useable garment. Obviously I could go into much deeper explanations, but I have no needto do that. The friend inquestion e-mailed me this explanation of the differences between a dressing gown and a bathrobe, I don’t totally agree with the explanations, but it makes interesting reading all the same.

A fine example of a dressing gown.

Bath robes & dressing gowns are usually worn before taking a shower to cover the body or after taking a shower to dry off the water. Bath robes and dressing gowns are mostly found in cotton fabric which makes it more comfortable. But now it has become a fashion and more trendy style with elegant looks are becoming popular. They come in more variety of fabric like, cotton chenille, candlewick, the terry and micro terry bathrobes, velour, waffle, microfiber, cotton, Turkish cotton or cotton and polyesters combinations, terry chenille, polyester fabrics, polyester-cotton chenille, fleece, 100% organic cotton, bamboo and the latest fashion incorporates the silk dressing gown. The silk dressing gown lacks the absorbing quality so it is merely used to cover the body and used as a secondary garment to cover the sleeping clothes.

With the huge variety offered in the market it is obvious to get confused while making a choice of dressing gown. The dressing gown should be of soft material which absorption of water and feels smooth to the skin. It should not be clingy and the person should feel comfortable and fresh in spite of the wrap. Always look for the style, fabric and colors of the robes while buying as Even the style meets the different purpose and demands of the buyer like the kimono style dressing gowns, shower wraps, ballerina style dressing gown, spa dressing gowns, hooded dressing gowns, and beach wraps.

Beach wraps: -The beach wraps are also called as shower wraps and as the name suggests are meant to wear on beach or pools. The beach wrap for children are usually short dressing gowns which is used to cover the body after swimming. The womens dressing gown or shower wraps are tied up under the arms and the rest and falls loosely along the body.

Kimono style dressing gown: – kimono style dressing gown usually come with looser fit and bigger shoulders with a raglan style of sleeve. The kimono style dressing gown is a good choice and it can be worn on any other clothing or pajamas.

Ballerina style dressing gown: -they are the short knee length dressing gowns , they are light weight in cotton and polyester combination with the quality of wash and wear. You can wear this dressing gown to cover your clothes while doing hair or applying make-up.

Hooded Dressing Gowns: – the hooded dressing gowns are made from terry cotton or velour. These styles of dressing gown are mostly made with the heavier weight terry cotton fabric. The dressing gowns come in full length with the hood attached that fully covers the head. Even the light weight bath dressing gowns are available that comes in three quarter length

Spa Style Dressing Gowns: – the spa dressing gowns are used in spas or in home spas and are made from light weight fabric. The spa dressing gowns are used in combination with the spa wraps as both can be removed easily if going for spa treatments or aesthetic services. You also get accessories matching to the dressing gown, hair turbans, spa slippers and travel bags along with your spa style dressing gown

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