Please help me find a replacement for my favorite nightgown.

March 8, 2022 4:06 AM

A few years ago I bought a robe that has turned out to be the perfect nightgown. The same garment is no longer available and rather extensive searching has not turned up a similar-enough replacement. Hive mind, I'd appreciate your help!

The garment in question is this knit cotton button front robe. The features I absolutely love are the lightweight cotton knit, V neck, roomy cut, wide 3/4 length sleeves, and length just below the knee.

There are a zillion knit nightgowns and house dresses in the world, but I just can't seem to find something that's got that combo. I'd be fine with a nightgown (no closure) but not a zipper. Pockets are ok but not a must-have.

The combo of the sleeves and the fabric seem to be the tricky design element--I don't want short or full length sleeves, and it's hard to find big wide sleeves at that length, particularly in a cotton knit (not a rayon or polyester kimono/caftan type garment.)

Finally, I'm size 18-20 US which puts me right on the edge of availability in straight sizes.

I'd appreciate any pointers!

posted by Sublimity to Shopping (9 answers total)

The vibe of this is different, but it's 100% cotton knit, sleeves are 3/4 length and wide (though not as wide as the Eileen Fisher robe you linked), and it comes in sizes up to 4X. Neckline is wide but not technically a v neck, and it's a bit longer than you specified. Lanz is a brand that I've seen recommended by MeFites in response to other nightgown questions.
posted by little mouth at 6:26 AM on March 8, 2022

One option
I'd also try jcrew and JJill.
posted by sulaine at 6:34 AM on March 8, 2022

On Zappos, I am seeing some "maxi sleepshirt" items by Donna Karen that have 3/4 sleeves and V-necks and calf-length. A few come up as "sleep lounger".
posted by xo at 6:35 AM on March 8, 2022

Have you looked at used Eileen Fisher options on Threadup, poshmark, or on the Eileen Fisher Renew website? I did a cursory search, and there were lots of pieces that have the same styling, if you don't mind second hand clothing.
posted by cybrbananapeel at 8:57 AM on March 8, 2022 [1 favorite]

If you still have the old nightgown, this seems to be a semi-simple design. So maybe seek out a seamstress in the area and see about having them make 1 or 2 new pieces for you based on your old piece. It won't be fast-fashion cheap, but might be worth it to get exactly what you want.
posted by hydra77 at 10:02 AM on March 8, 2022

Close, but without the v-neck and cheap enough to take a punt on to see if it suits.
posted by essexjan at 10:27 AM on March 8, 2022

This Cocoon T-Shirt Dress in stretch jersey has sleeves that look close to what you're looking for, it's a cotton/modal blend, and has a good range of sizes but it doesn't have a v-neck.
posted by Miss Matheson at 4:04 PM on March 8, 2022

2nding the seamstress idea, maybe look through sewing patterns (usually available at fabric stores) for something right, then work with a seamstress
posted by TimHare at 6:37 PM on March 8, 2022

Response by poster: Thanks for all the suggestions! Lots of good leads and new, helpful keywords for searching.
posted by Sublimity at 4:34 AM on March 11, 2022