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Dressing gowns

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Rosiebee Wed 30-Aug-23 13:35:57

This is not really a question of style, but does anyone know where I can buy a button through dressing gown. I have 2 ancient ones from M&S but they are falling apart. As I am short with a generous bosom, wrap arounds make me look like a sack of spuds and they are uncomfortable. I've just been on M&S website and there are no button throughs. Think I might have to dig out my sewing machine if all else fails.
Thanks

NotSpaghetti Sat 02-Sept-23 18:08:32

Tana Lawn PJ at Liberty's (if you have a small fortune to spend!).
I love this fabulous cotton that feels almost like silk. 😍

www.libertylondon.com/uk/department/liberty-products/women/sleepwear/?prefn1=Filter%20by%20Product%20Type&prefv1=Pyjamas&prefn2=Material&prefv2=Cotton&start=0&sz=36&gclid=Cj0KCQjwusunBhCYARIsAFBsUP9DSRTUIrYqqa1mVmWfBNqW4mNL4zkjYqHF21XRgp652aHHTwqorR4aAlFGEALw_wcB

NotSpaghetti Sat 02-Sept-23 18:10:33

Oh look:

www.broraonline.com/uk/liberty-print-tana-lawn-pyjamas-pj9070fl9095

In the Brora sale!

MiniMoon Sat 02-Sept-23 20:04:06

Those look lovely NotSpaghetti, but unfortunately they are out of stock.

NotSpaghetti Sat 02-Sept-23 21:10:57

Oh no!
Apologies!

NotSpaghetti Sat 02-Sept-23 21:17:27

Here are some Tana Lawn...

All but the largest size in stock.
www.jamesmeade.com/products/de6-ml/morag-pyjamas

NotSpaghetti Sat 02-Sept-23 21:27:52

Last suggestion re pyjamas. These are apparently very soft and light - and a snip in comparison!

www.johnlewis.com/their-nibs-mardis-gras-bouquet-pyjama-set-pink/p5261749?size=L&srsltid=AfmBOorTqdpFzKttd_q6hzNs3GYhVWfUM_2fOkkX5tRxGyCL8kRyYumth4c

kwest Sun 03-Sept-23 01:28:01

David Nieper do brilliant velvet type fabric Kaftans. They are machine washable and something you could change into when you want to relax without looking as if you are ready for bed. I buy one every two years or so but they don't actually wear out. They sound expensive but I wear mine every day of the year when I get up. I am 5ft 1in. I have no noticeable waist, but these kaftans look reasonably elegant and dressy. So price per wear is very little.

Sasta Mon 04-Sept-23 10:53:04

I’ve just found some nice looking ones doing a ‘button through dressing gown’ search on Google. Reasonable prices, Debenhams (online only) and Cotton Traders plus others.

Primrose53 Mon 04-Sept-23 11:48:36

Crikey, I haven’t worn a dressing gown in years but I believe there is one lurking in the wardrobe.

DanniRae Mon 04-Sept-23 11:55:12

I bought a long dressing gown with a zip from Cotton Traders. It looks very nice on but I have terrible trouble doing the zip up. It's so annoying, first thing in the morning, that I've taken to wearing my old wrap around dressing gown! (I know I should have returned it but it's too late now. hmm

SpringyChicken Mon 04-Sept-23 19:26:10

Try searching housecoats instead of dressing gowns.

Foreverinbluejeans Tue 19-Sept-23 13:08:33

I’ve been looking for housecoats to sit with a button through nightie for my aunt and thought this was a lovely colour marlonlingerie.co.uk/products/greek-key-motif-embossed-fleece-button-housecoat

tobyianathekid Tue 19-Sept-23 13:11:59

If you fancy good quality cotton dressing gowns I recommend these:

www.hotwaterbottleshop.co.uk/collections/dressing-gowns-robes/

I found them really comfy and long-lasting. Only trouble is they are not button through.

karmalady Tue 03-Oct-23 07:01:25

I have just seen a zip through velour dressing gown in David Nieper catalogue, don`t faint, £285

karmalady Tue 03-Oct-23 07:07:28

Bog standard fleece, 100% polyester fleece, yuk. £169

I am glad I can sew, my pure wool zip up cost me < £60 plus time, ie one day

Charleygirl5 Tue 03-Oct-23 07:20:20

I bought a fleece button through Slenderella a week or so ago which I am wearing. There is nothing wrong with it except for me it is too thin, more for Spring or Autumn. I like one on and one in the wash so I am awaiting the delivery of a different make, the name escapes me, today. I hope it is warmer.
I spent hours online courtesy of Amazon.

I do not like zipped ones as the zip for me gets stuck, hence button through are easier.

Rosiebee Tue 03-Oct-23 13:07:50

Thanks all. I'd never considered Slenderella as nothing about me is "slender" but I'm sending for one of the dressing gowns for the winter and hopefully will add one of the cotton ones when Spring comes round.

karmalady Thu 09-Nov-23 15:37:25

Butterick has just brought out a dressing gown pattern with a zip. I just wanted to pass the details on as I am aware that the pattern I recommended went out of print a while ago.

Butterick B6967

There has been no pattern anywhere for a dressing gown with a zip, not for a very long time, until today

Oldbat1 Thu 09-Nov-23 20:50:28

Cyberjammies are worth having a look at on line. I have a dressing gown of theirs.

Oreo Thu 09-Nov-23 20:56:56

Mum likes the button up ones, she gets them from Damart.
I have a normal fleecy belted one from Sainsburys about ten years ago which refuses to die, but I love it and could happily live in it given the chance.