There are robes you dry in, robes you lounge in, and then robes like this: an option meant to live in like you own a McMansion, smoke cigars every night, and enjoy a dram of scotch to “take the edge off.” This Derek Rose cotton robe has a satin-like finish, with a subtle stripe detail that gives it more of a pop than just a regular old blue colorway. The white piping also adds a bit more flair to what could otherwise be a boring robe, and three patch pockets help you tote your things around if you don’t have anything going on under there.
Best Hooded Bathrobe: Reigning Champ Tiger Fleece Robe
Material: 100% Cotton | Sizing: S/M, L/XL | Colors Available: Heather grey and black
Reigning Champ, the Vancouver-based brand behind some of our all-time favorite sweats, has been giving us the warm and fuzzies since we first pulled on its stellar heavyweight hoodie. So imagine our delight when Canada’s foremost fleece whizzes brought their particular set of skills to the humble bathroom robe, juicing up the silhouette in the same loopback cotton-jersey that makes their loungewear so great. Wear this terry cloth robe while catching up on the Great British Bake Off from the comfort of your couch—and to make the inevitable trip to the grocery store for miscellaneous pie ingredients immediately afterwards.
More Bathrobes We Love
CDLP Home Robe
J.Crew Fleece Robe
Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe
What to Look for in a Bathrobe
Material: A lot of fabric is about to touch your naked body, so you better make sure your robe feels good. Higher quality fabrics lead to higher price tags, but we found that it’s worth it considering your whole body is about to be swaddled in it. For robes, cotton is the preferred fabric, and there are three common types: Egyptian cotton is the softest and plushes, Turkish cotton is known to be fast-drying, and supima cotton is just as soft as Egyptian cotton with the same quick-dry properties as Turkish. Lastly, you’ll also see a lot of waffle weaves, which is mostly a design choice. Not only does it lend a certain look, we also like it because it’s extremely absorbent and dries quickly.
Features: Robes don’t offer too much in the features department, but at a bare minimum, find a robe with pockets. Two is probably the norm, with some offering a treasured third in the form of a chest pocket. Waist ties keep everything hidden and secure underneath, while some robes offer the option to remove them. And while maybe not a “feature” we chose to highlight robes that come in a variety of prints, patterns, and colors, because bone white robes for everyone isn’t exactly fun.
Sizing: Shopping for robes is a lot like shopping for clothes: You need to find something that fits. We preferred to highlight robes that were size inclusive, in that a wide selection of sizes were available. Do note that some of the robes here feature combo sizes, which could make it difficult to figure out which option correlates to the typical shirts you’d wear. Take advantage of any size guides to really help you lock in your correct sizing.
How We Tested
Testing robes is no easy feat. We had to strip down to our skivvies, throw on a bunch of cozy options, and, well, chill. We made note of each robe’s comfort factor, which usually had to do with the material of the robe. All of the robes we featured here are sure to suit the preference of basically anyone who would ever shop for a robe, whether they want a hood, prefer something to keep them dry and warm after a shower, or just lounge in like a baller.
