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[Q4u]

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!

[pommom]

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.  

[Another new name Sue]

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.

[Kachina624]

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". 

[Mz iMac]

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.

[jlkz]

@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.

[DottieBlue]

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. 

[lianne]

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

[Q4u]

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!  

[Q4u]

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@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.

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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.....