# Do you own (and use) a bathrobe? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 8, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463 "2020-10-08T03:17:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/1 "2020-10-08T03:17:23Z")
Fairly simple. Do you own a bathrobe (dressing gown)? If you own one, do you use it regularly? I don’t own one as of today. I think I’ll get one with the inevitable gift cards I’ll get for Christmas. I’ve enjoyed using them when I’ve been in nice hotels. ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/2 "2020-10-08T03:18:59Z")
I do. It is my go to comfy “lay about the house” weekend clothes ---
**Author:** ![galen\_ubal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/galen_ubal/32/4440_2.png) [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/3 "2020-10-08T03:19:58Z")
Yes, a big fluffy brown one. I use it when I first wake up, when I head straight into the bathroom to shower for the day. Somewhat less in the summer months, when I’m warm enough without it. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/4 "2020-10-08T03:25:06Z")
I have a couple of big fluffy cotton ones and I use them instead of bath towels. I just step out of the shower into it, with a small towel for my hair. Then I lounge around a bit until I feel dry enough to dress. It’s much nicer then thrashing about with a big rectangle of cloth. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/5 "2020-10-08T03:28:19Z")
I used to have one. I liked using it when I did. But I didn’t really use it all that often. I’d never buy one, but if another one was gifted to me, I’d definitely use from time to time. ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/6 "2020-10-08T03:29:30Z")
No. When I have to get up for my 5:00 east coast conference call, I just turn off the camera. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/7 "2020-10-08T03:32:46Z")
I have a few of different weights, but I prefer a T-shirt and pajama pants for mornings before I get around to getting dressed. I took a light robe on business trips. My wife wears one in the mornings. ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/8 "2020-10-08T03:37:27Z")
I wear mine on a regular basis, it’s what I wear every time I use my hot tub. When I get out, I dry myself from the waist up, put on my robe then remove my swimsuit. I drop the swim suit off at the laundry room on my way to get dressed. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/9 "2020-10-08T04:07:58Z")
I have one - a thick one from LL Bean - but I rarely wear it except during winter. It’s nice to have when needed, however. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/10 "2020-10-08T04:12:52Z")
I only wear a wedding ring to bed, so I have a bathrobe to go down the hall from where I sleep to the shower. I don’t have to, it’s only my husband and me, but I like having it when I get out of the shower, after I’ve dried off with a small rectangle of cloth. Love the visual: > [@TruCelt](#): > > It’s much nicer then thrashing about with a big rectangle of cloth. ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/11 "2020-10-08T05:52:08Z")
I wear a bathrobe if I have a guest and need to walkabout before I’m ready to dress for the day. Like, going to make coffee for me and guest. I don’t relax in a bathrobe: my legs get cold and I hate that and might as well dress, even in slouchy clothes. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/12 "2020-10-08T05:58:22Z")
I have one but never use it. It’s almost as easy, and much more comfortable, to slip into sweatpants and sweatshirt. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/13 "2020-10-08T07:18:25Z")
Hella yeah! I have 2! I have a long, thick terry cloth one and a silky soft fleece one. First thing I do upon arising is throw one on. My robe and a nice pair of lounge pants are my favorite attire for just hanging around the house. ---
**Author:** ![PlaceboTarget](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/placebotarget/32/1073_2.png) [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/14 "2020-10-08T07:44:44Z")
I have two in use, and one still in its package. I only use them after I shower. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/15 "2020-10-08T08:03:39Z")
I have two, a blue flannel one that’s starting to wear out and a fluffy dark brown terry cloth one. Don’t use them all the time, but definitely throughout the winter. ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/16 "2020-10-08T09:28:39Z")
I use it only to go to the hot tub on the deck. I wear either sweats or gym shorts in the house. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/17 "2020-10-08T09:41:55Z")
Yeah, I use one every morning, despite living in the wet tropics now. It’s a pink fluffy thing, and I use it as a personal armour against the kitty who wants to knead me to death. I might be suffering from heat stroke, but the bitch can’t get her claws into me at dawn. ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/18 "2020-10-08T10:42:08Z")
Yes. I use them for when I just get out of the bath: I feel cold and wet no matter how warm it is and a bathrobe helps with both of these. I occasionally use it to sleep in or to walk in the house after getting up from bed if it’s really cold, but that rarely happens ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/19 "2020-10-08T11:30:54Z")
I have a bathrobe (_not_ a dressing gown, ffs) that I wear in the winter. I’ll begin using it in about a month. Since we don’t have neighbors who can see us, I wear it to take the dogs outside in the morning. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463/20 "2020-10-08T11:33:03Z")
I have a cotton house coat, another in t-shirt fabric, and a long fuzzy robe for cold weather. Since I sleep in an oversized t-shirt, I’ll put one of these on when I leave the bedroom in the morning. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-and-use-a-bathrobe/922463.md?page=2)