topic Re: SUGGESTION FOR ROBE FOR POSTER REQUEST in Fashion

SUGGESTION FOR ROBE FOR POSTER REQUEST

Shanus — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 13:20:14 GMT

A poster inquired about finding a robe which seems to be non-existent. I shared that several years ago, I had purchased an open front, lighter weight, long cardigan (size up for extra coverage across the chest). I find this comfortable over nighties, pjs around the house. Isaac had a good one yesterday (cotton/rayon) for $43.72 & 4 e/p. Many colors to choose from. Item # A 343205.

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151949 — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:01:21 GMT

@Shanus I think that would be good when it's only DH & I here but I couldn't use that as a robe when we have guests.

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Shanus — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:09:12 GMT

@151949 wrote:
@Shanus I think that would be good when it's only DH & I here but I couldn't use that as a robe when we have guests.

@151949 My tailor added a “frog closure” at a strategic place between chest/waist (sized up to overlap, wrap). This keeps it closed when necessary. Just a suggestion.

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LTT1 — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:39:56 GMT

@Shanus

Have you washed one made with this content? (60 cotton/40 rayon)?

Liking the idea of doing this as a robe, but hesitant due to the washing/pilling factor and would like to know how to prevent pilling. TIA

Re: SUGGESTION FOR ROBE FOR POSTER REQUEST

Shanus — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:46:52 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@Shanus

Have you washed one made with this content? (60 cotton/40 rayon)?
Liking the idea of doing this as a robe, but hesitant due to the washing/pilling factor and would like to know how to prevent pilling. TIA

@LTT1 Was just on Isaac show yesterday. Didn’t & haven’t purchased one in this fabric. My “house cardigan” is a cotton blend...copy of Barefoot Dreams. I never put things I think will pill in the dryer...I wash on hand wash cycle and lay flat or put on hanger to dry. Since mine is med. heather grey, it doesn’t need laundering that often.

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Shanus — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:53:31 GMT

If you order one from Q, wash before wearing so within 30 day return period. You can always return it & call CS for free return if doesn’t wash well. I did this last week w/ 2 D&Co French terry long sleeve tees. Washed them before wearing and shrunk about one size. Back they went at no charge.

@LTT1

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SilleeMee — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:52:33 GMT

That Isaac long cardigan is nice but it would not work for me as a house robe. I need something that will cover, and not open, from above my cleavage to my knees. Otherwise I feel naked, especially if there's company.

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Shanus — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:56:17 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
That Isaac long cardigan is nice but it would not work for me as a house robe. I need something that will cover, and not open, from above my cleavage to my knees. Otherwise I feel naked, especially if there's company.

@SilleeMee Just told another poster I had tailor add a closure (a frog type) at chest. I guess you could add 2 or 3. Robes seem to be scarce....especially attractive ones. I’m not big on pastels or flowers. If I have one, that’s my choices.

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Nonametoday — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:08:28 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@Shanus

Have you washed one made with this content? (60 cotton/40 rayon)?
Liking the idea of doing this as a robe, but hesitant due to the washing/pilling factor and would like to know how to prevent pilling. TIA

@LTT1 Agitation, rubbing and heat cause pilling, even in the finest of fabrics so if it contains fibers that tend to pill, washing on hand cycle and/or by hand and hanging or laying flat to dry would be key to prevent pilling but washing it only occasionally would not do for me. I put my robe on after I shower and I use it only 1-2 times before it is washed. I wear my robe after my shower until I choose to go to bed or until I get dressed to go out. So, I get lots of wear out of one time.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:11:00 GMT

I have to admit that I am such a homebody and I live in my robes all day long. Unless I'm expecting company then they stay on until I go to bed or until I have to leave the house. You don't even want to know how many robes I own...lol!

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Nonametoday — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 01:47:31 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I have to admit that I am such a homebody and I live in my robes all day long. Unless I'm expecting company then they stay on until I go to bed or until I have to leave the house. You don't even want to know how many robes I own...lol!

Me too, SillieeMee. I have 4 pique and 4 terry robes plus other cotton ones, Eileen West, robes, very summerfied that I wear the hottest of days while drying my hair, putting on makeup or things that I do where no one (hopefully) will ever see me in those thin and cool little things that tie at the waist.

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DiAnne — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:52:47 GMT

I don't even have a robe....

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Judaline — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:17:02 GMT

My robe is getting pretty sad looking but I don't care. I'll never put it in the St. Vincent de Paul box. I guess you could say I'm in love with it.

As for the cardigan thing-I could never get those sleeves over my pajama sleeves. I guess if you wore night gowns?