Bath Robes
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The Beauty of Bath Robes
When you step out of the shower surrounded by steam and still slightly damp, the last thing you want to do is put on a pair of sticky blue jeans--and there lies the beauty of bath robes. You slip them on, finish drying off, don't feel constricted, and go about your morning routine. Overall, they're a way to hang on to the last few minutes of comfort before putting on your work clothes and continuing your day; they're one step closer to still being in bed.
Bath robes close by either a belt you tie around the waist or with Velcro. They come in varying lengths; you can get them to fall anywhere from your upper thigh to mid-calf. You can even buy them with or without hoods. Hoods are nice for covering wet hair as it dries and keeps you warmest on the coldest winter days.
Some robes are meant for practicality, like the body wrap type; others are meant for pure luxury.
Materials They're Made Of
What you want to use your robe for will play the biggest part in which material you use. For example, try terry cotton for getting out of the shower and drying off. This is the most absorbent choice, and the bigger the loops, the better. You may often see waffle-knit made from cotton. You still get the absorbent quality, but you also get the aesthetics of the waffle-knit fabric.
Velour and chenille are great for those winter days when you're bundled up inside with nothing to do but pamper yourself. They're thick, comfortable, warm and touchable. These are not the best for putting on right after a shower, so use your cotton or waffle-knit bath robes for that!
ThirstyTowels.com has a great selection of cotton, velour and terry cloth. They're thick, absorbent and the website itself oozes comfort. Go make yourself a cup of hot chocolate and sit back down. Enjoy browsing.
Rawganique.com has bath robes available in hemp and linen, as well as traditional cotton.
Looking for something a bit sexier? Introduce yourself to the Victoria's Secret satin wrap.
Robes for Women
Quite a few bath robes are unisex. Women's robes come in styles from nubby to comfy, perfect for sliding into with your hair in curlers and a green moisturizing mask on your face.
For a sexier look, slinky, silky robes can be worn when you're not dressed, but attempting to impress. These are the ones that often come with a matching nightgown.
Robes for Men
As mentioned above, robes are often made for men or women. Popular materials for men's bath robes are flannel, fleece, terrycloth and chamois. Here's a great flannel one from L.L. Bean. This robe is available in Regular or Tall sizing.
Monogrammed Robes
Want to give your significant other (or a best friend) something warm and cozy to snuggle up for a great night or morning of relaxation? Try a monogrammed bath robe. White is a popular choice for monograms, though any robe will do. Digital-Threads has a few styles of robes and monograms to choose from. You can use the whole name, an initial or three initials. Add a bit of design around them for flair, a burst of pizzazz.
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