Enormous unflattering shapeless coats-what are they?

What a very patronising observation!

Photos?
We can't possibly judge without them.

Are they moon jackets you mention living by the coast and those of us still swimming in the sea wear moon coats there and back, they are big, warm with warm furry insides and you can take your arms out to change in them
Of course if you are talking about people in the town or shopping then it’s not them
Just a thought

The Dryrobe coats? Funnily enough I was at a friends today and she has one.

Magnificent apparel for dog walking or rambling. But I do agree they're not particularly flattering.

dryrobe.com/products/dryrobe-advance-short-sleeve-black-pink

Why is it patronising, it’s her opinion. They are very unattractive, they look like sleeping bags, but if they want to walk around in them that’s up to them. Not my choice.

A bit pass remarkable, to judge, as my mother would have said. Does it really matter, what they look like? Each to their own!

I have just checked them out, I have seen wild swimmers wearing these, after coming out of the sea. A great idea!

Well I have a Moonwrap but it is only for wearing to the beach and back when swimming (not for going out for the day or evening?)
Maybe you re not seeing them but it was just a thought when you said ‘by the coast’

We all do wear them marydoll and you can fit a hot water bottle in too ??

I think I know what you mean. They are called 'dryrobes' and their purpose is to enable winter wild swimmers to get out of the water. Instantly pull their dryrobe on and they can get dry and changed into dry clothes inplaces where there are no changing room.

DD is a wild swimmer and has one and thinks they are absolutely wonderful and says they are ideal for outdoor events like concerts where you take a picnic etc, because if it rains the robe will completely cover you - and your picnic if necessary.

Dryrobes. Brilliant, but not cheap. Did you know the person who invented them got the idea from something his grannie had made him for going swimming in the sea?

Go grannies eh Josieanne! ?

josianne I didn’t know that but my mum used to turn a big bath towel into a kind of changing robe when I was a kid long before dry robes were dreamt of
She would fold it in two and cut a head hole in it and hem it and that completely covered me for changing on the beach long before beach tents etc came into being

Dry robes in the summer moon wraps in the winter about £80 plus

Actually it says his mum on the website, but something tells me he said the actual idea came down from his grandma. Not 100% sure.

I haven’t seen anybody wearing long baggy oversize coats, but I am lusting after this one from Voodoo Vixen (even though I don’t need another coat and won’t be going anywhere where I could wear it).

www.voodoovixen.co.uk/macie-herringbone-coat-in-burgundy-14244.html

That is a lovely coat Blossoming, but like you I do not need another coat.

BlueBelle, my mum also made a changing robe for after swimming, from a bath towel sewn up the side and a drawstring round the neck, to keep it on.

That is an elegant coat, Blossoming and a good price too. It takes me back to the days when I had a waistline!

BlueBelle

josianne I didn’t know that but my mum used to turn a big bath towel into a kind of changing robe when I was a kid long before dry robes were dreamt of
She would fold it in two and cut a head hole in it and hem it and that completely covered me for changing on the beach long before beach tents etc came into being

I made those for my DC, I bought bright patterned towelling by the yard.

Very nice coat and half price too!

Dryrobes - yes that must be what they are. Must admit the first time I saw somebody wearing one I thought goodness what is that meant to be. However now you've explained I think it's a great idea. "Annodomini" - I wasn't being patronising. They do nothing to flatter anyone and I had to find a way to describe them. I think the problem these days with GN is that posters have to pick their words before someone has a go at them.

We call them towelling tents to describe Skydancer!

Dare I admit that I bought one for my dog in Padstow a few weeks back? Same principle, but with velcro to fasten round him. Quite probably more expensive than humans' ones in terms of fabric!

Dryrobes also have a waterproof and windproof exterior. According to DD, who went swimming last weekend in a water temperature of 8.2 degrees, you do not feel cold until you get out of the water and you immediately need to get something over you that is warm, drying and waterproof, then you have a hot drink to start warming you from the inside, before getting dressed, under your robe.

DD has a very good system, once she has had her drink, she gets in the car aand drives to the local sports club and sits in the steam room for half an hour, then gets dressed and goes home.

One very unimpressed customer of the canine kind.