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Enormous unflattering shapeless coats-what are they?

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Josianne Thu 25-Nov-21 20:49:55

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.

BlueBelle Thu 25-Nov-21 20:37:35

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

BlueBelle Thu 25-Nov-21 20:36:29

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

Urmstongran Thu 25-Nov-21 20:34:27

Go grannies eh Josieanne! ?

Josianne Thu 25-Nov-21 20:31:53

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?

M0nica Thu 25-Nov-21 20:24:57

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.

BlueBelle Thu 25-Nov-21 20:24:18

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

BlueBelle Thu 25-Nov-21 20:19:23

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’

Marydoll Thu 25-Nov-21 20:19:18

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

Marydoll Thu 25-Nov-21 20:17:29

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

Allsorts Thu 25-Nov-21 20:15:44

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.

Zoejory Thu 25-Nov-21 20:15:32

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

BlueBelle Thu 25-Nov-21 20:14:38

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

Calistemon Thu 25-Nov-21 20:09:02

Photos?
We can't possibly judge without them.

annodomini Thu 25-Nov-21 20:07:13

What a very patronising observation!

Skydancer Thu 25-Nov-21 20:05:41

On TV and by the coast where I live I've noticed people wearing huge baggy long shapeless overcoats. What's the idea? Is it so people can wear thick clothing underneath to sit outside because of Covid? The coats are so unflattering I can't think of another reason.