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I can't find a new ROBE......

Q4u — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 21:41:31 GMT

I love fleece robes. The nice weight fleece of years ago but I'd put up with the light marshmellow fleece (it's ok, I really don't like it) if I could only find a robe WITHOUT a break away zipper!! WHY do ALL the robes being sold now have to have a break away zipper?? Why isn't there a choice?? Not all of us like the Carol Hockman product.

I've looked since last summer and that's all that's out there. When you sit down with a break away zipper, the robe slides up exposing your legs to the cold and the end of the zipper jams into my legs.

The best robe I ever found was STAN HERMAN's fleece Night Shirt robes. Luckily I bought 3 of them at the time, but they are getting old with use. Four buttons at the top and it goes on over the head. Nicely weighted old fashion fleece, a couple of pockets and the bottom of the robe had a smile on both sides.... cute and warm!!

I can't even find them pre-opwned on eBay..... *sigh*

We miss you Stan..... we really do!

Re: I can't find a new ROBE......

pommom — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:12:44 GMT

The best microfleece robe I've ever worn is Stan Herman's robe of season past (2014). It is a full front zipper, petite and soooo comfy! The sleeves hit just at the right place on my wrist. The length - perfect for this 5 ft. gal. Bought it in the burgundy. It's so nice I don't hesitate to walk out the front door in the morning to walk the dog. I live in an apt complex so it's not like on public streets.

Love, love, love it. The best ever.

Re: I can't find a new ROBE......

Another new name Sue — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:14:58 GMT

There is a Stan Herman wrap robe available here. Is it a wrap robe you want?

I don't know what a breakaway zipper is.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:16:34 GMT

Check out Bob Mackie's robes. They're so heavy, I nearly roast in them. Many are overly embellished but I've been known to cut off the "faux gems". I don't know about the zippers but I've never had one "break away".

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Mz iMac — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:19:24 GMT

I own a monogramed ankle length very thick terry cloth wrap-a-round robe. The color is dark green & my name is bright yellow in the script font.

I found it years ago on Overstock.com. The monogram was free.

Warmest bathrobe I've ever had. Going on 6 yrs now. Going to keep wearing it till it rots.

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jlkz — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:21:32 GMT

@Q4u

Since someone mentioned nightshirts, I would check out the men's department for their fleece nightshirts---before they put away the winter stuff. I usually find well made, well fitting, and less expensive items there for myself: fleece vests, fleece jackets, etc. Of course, you reall need to try on these items for fit. Good Luck.

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DottieBlue — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:56:10 GMT

Check the Vermont Country Store dot com. They have a variety of robes, but they may be a bit picked over at this time of year.

I am looking for a long, pull-over style robe (no zippers or buttons) but I need some cotton in the fabric, I can't wear 100% poly fleece.

Other websites to try:

Lands End

LL Bean

Norm Thompson

Macys

Good luck! I hope you find something.

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lianne — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:15:02 GMT

You should check out TJ Maxx, they have tons of fleece robes and they are all on sale now.

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Q4u — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:35:26 GMT

Thank you all for your great suggestions~! Didnt think of the men's department and will check out the websites.

A break-away zipper is a zip front robe that comes apart at the bottom of the zipper. It can then be used as a wrap type robe if you have a belt, or just like a long coat over PJs. I really don't like those because they're open a foot at the bottom front and the end of the zipper bothers me when I'm sitting.

I haven't seen the older fleece anywhere in a long time... only the mushy micro-fleece, which is ok (it's lighter) and feels kinda like marshmellows....

I have one Bob Mackie zip front robe and agree that they are heavy and full of beads and such. The one I have is very nice except for the front break away zipper.

I really appreciate all the suggestions and will poke around on the suggested websites and look around. I may have to wait for next year.... and just hope that my favorite robes wll last a few more years.... lol!

Re: I can't find a new ROBE......

Q4u — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:37:09 GMT

@Another new name Sue wrote:
There is a Stan Herman wrap robe available here. Is it a wrap robe you want?

I don't know what a breakaway zipper is.

No, I'd rather have one that zips up but the zipper doesn't go all the way to the bottom. The breakaway zippers allow you to undo the zipper so the robe becomes a coat of sorts.....

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IndiaRose — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 03:48:04 GMT

Try Amazon...more selections of robes imaginable & prices are good. Shipping is a bit high.

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hennypenny — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 06:18:57 GMT

Costco has a lovely Carole hochmann fleece robe for under twenty dollars.

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:11:27 GMT

@Another new name Sue wrote:
There is a Stan Herman wrap robe available here. Is it a wrap robe you want?

I don't know what a breakaway zipper is.

I don't either .... in fact, I've never even heard of a "breakaway" zipper. What breaks away?

OP ...... get online and check out robes at JCP, Sears, Macys, Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

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corita — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:52:54 GMT

I, too, have been,looking for just the right robe!! I have a Stan H chenille robe that I love and I am wearing it to death! It is at least 13 years old! It has taken me thru multiple sick days and hundreds of TV lounging days! It has been thru many washings and is still just as warm and soft as ever!!

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mrspet — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:33:47 GMT

Stan Herman also had chenille bed jackets that were so comfy and cozy! My sister and I loved them and wore them out! When we tried to order more, they were no longer available! They were the best with excellent reviews, so why discontinue them??? Anyway we now have polyester ones from a local department store that don't compare. Hope to see those bed jackets come back!!

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:48:13 GMT

Try doing searches for Fleece Wrap Robe ..... there's a huge selection to choose from.

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Q4u — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:36:45 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Another new name Sue wrote:
There is a Stan Herman wrap robe available here. Is it a wrap robe you want?

I don't know what a breakaway zipper is.
I don't either .... in fact, I've never even heard of a "breakaway" zipper. What breaks away?

OP ...... get online and check out robes at JCP, Sears, Macys, Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

The term "break away zipper" is a term (slang) given to a zipper that unhooks at the bottom of the garment (thereby the pull breaks away from the zipper line). They are IN ALL COATS or you wouldn't be able to get the coat on!!

This kind of zipper is now on ALL the robes I see out there (and on line, I've looked everywhere, even at the suggested places mentioned here). The old fashioned zipped robe that only goes down 3/4 of the way down the robe and is then stitched to the hem so you have to either step into the robe or put it over your head are just not available, hence my frustration!

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Q4u — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:39:17 GMT

.... Forgot to include that I also don't care for wrap robes....

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Beth-QVC — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:10:27 GMT

@Q4u

Are you still looking for a fleece robe without a zipper? This one is "plush" which is really fleece. Just click on the link to see if you like this one...wraparound robe

Hope that helps!

Beth

Customer Care

Re: I can't find a new ROBE......

Q4u — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 01:51:24 GMT

Beth, thank you for participating but that's a wrap robe and it's made from that plushy mooshy fleece (which I'll put up with, but not my favorite). I don't care for wrap robes at all.....

I'm looking for a regular old-fashioned zip front robe that has a zipper going down the front only 3/4 of the way down the front of the robe... with the last part being a seam to the bottom! There's no slit in the front of the robe.

Seems these are just not for sale out there anymore.....