(Bath)robe me in silk
November 3, 2014 1:23 PM Subscribe
Many many moons ago I found the most wonderful silk bathrobe at a thrift store, I wore it till it fell apart, and I've been unable to find a replacement.
What I'm looking for:
- silk
- long, mid calf or ankle (this one seems to be the hard part, most silk robes seem to be closer to booty bearing length)
- lined, also in silk (this might not be a requirement)
- simple is better, but not a huge deal
- an inside tie would be nice, but I can always add one
The original robe had a Saks label (a house brand I guess), but I've checked the last couple of years on their website and haven't found anything. It was a great robe because it was light, but actually really warm because of the double layer of silk. Plus it was beautiful.
What I'm looking for:
- silk
- long, mid calf or ankle (this one seems to be the hard part, most silk robes seem to be closer to booty bearing length)
- lined, also in silk (this might not be a requirement)
- simple is better, but not a huge deal
- an inside tie would be nice, but I can always add one
The original robe had a Saks label (a house brand I guess), but I've checked the last couple of years on their website and haven't found anything. It was a great robe because it was light, but actually really warm because of the double layer of silk. Plus it was beautiful.
Julianna Rae garments are expensive but the silk is very thick and luxurious. They have a bunch of ankle-length options on their robes page, including this one that is lined in terry-cloth. and this very simple robe with no lace or detailing.
posted by Squeak Attack at 1:50 PM on November 3, 2014 [2 favorites]
posted by Squeak Attack at 1:50 PM on November 3, 2014 [2 favorites]
This one is washable, long, simple, and has an inside tie.
posted by Squeak Attack at 1:55 PM on November 3, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by Squeak Attack at 1:55 PM on November 3, 2014 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Thanks all! There are a few options there that I hadn't found previously. I keep focusing on what's missing (silk doesn't look heavy weight enough, no silk lining, no on seam pockets - which I forgot to mention, whoops!) so think I am actually pickier than I realized and might not be able to drop a $100++ until I find something that really is almost exactly what I had before. Thanks for helping me figure this out : )
posted by pennypiper at 9:22 AM on November 4, 2014
posted by pennypiper at 9:22 AM on November 4, 2014
Narasilk has a good selection of simple, longer ones. Have you tried Etsy, both for vintage and modern handmade? There are sellers with 'request custom garment' options; you could potentially be quite picky indeed!
posted by kmennie at 1:28 PM on November 4, 2014
posted by kmennie at 1:28 PM on November 4, 2014
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You might also look at kimonos...
posted by showbiz_liz at 1:30 PM on November 3, 2014