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post #1 of 38
1/2/12 at 8:34am
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What's the proper fit for a robe?

I received a robe as a gift in a size medium. The shoulders seem to hit at the right spot, but overall it seems large. How much should the halves overlap? I think too much excess fabric makes it a little uncomfortable. Can the robe be tailored?
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post #2 of 38
1/2/12 at 8:36am
For a proper fit, you should be able to fit a playmate under each arm.
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post #3 of 38
1/2/12 at 8:41am

When I read the title of this thread I expected it to be an Iroh/Reevolving thread.

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post #4 of 38
1/2/12 at 8:43am
Do you plan on wearing the robe with a shirt and tie/for house events? Or are you asking how it should fit when you get out of the shower?
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post #5 of 38
1/2/12 at 8:49am
Shawl collar? Silk? Is the belt long enough to tie into a proper bow?
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post #6 of 38
1/2/12 at 12:29pm
This is taking things to extremes beyond reasonable!

Does it matter?
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post #7 of 38
1/2/12 at 12:40pm
i always find people and their robes and pajamas peculiar...

do people often see you in them?
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post #8 of 38
1/2/12 at 1:25pm
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Originally Posted by phoenixrecon View Post

i always find people and their robes and pajamas peculiar...
do people often see you in them?

You are obviously not Chinese:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/17/opinion/17gao.html?scp=1&sq=pajama%20game&st=cse
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post #9 of 38
1/2/12 at 2:47pm
You probably want to get it tailored to add a tartan pattern.
I would suggest something with some reds in it, like this.
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post #10 of 38
1/2/12 at 5:12pm
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Originally Posted by bourbonbasted View Post

Do you plan on wearing the robe with a shirt and tie/for house events? Or are you asking how it should fit when you get out of the shower?


No, for myself.
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Originally Posted by Nicola View Post

Shawl collar? Silk? Is the belt long enough to tie into a proper bow?

Wool with shawl collar. Belt is long enough.
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Originally Posted by GBR View Post

This is taking things to extremes beyond reasonable!
Does it matter?

Yes, because there's too much material I think.

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Originally Posted by phoenixrecon View Post

i always find people and their robes and pajamas peculiar...
do people often see you in them?

No.
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post #11 of 38
1/2/12 at 5:31pm
What the fuck is this shit?
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post #12 of 38
1/2/12 at 5:45pm
I've never quite understood the purpose of a robe.

I shower and dress if going somewhere and walk around in boxers otherwise. If I go to get the paper, I put on a pair of sweats.

What is the purpose of a robe?
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post #13 of 38
1/2/12 at 5:50pm
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Originally Posted by Quadcammer View Post

I've never quite understood the purpose of a robe.
I shower and dress if going somewhere and walk around in boxers otherwise. If I go to get the paper, I put on a pair of sweats.
What is the purpose of a robe?

Because wearing a robe is warmer than just wearing pyjamas, when shopping at the supermarket, picking the kids up from school or for when your planet is demolished by a Vogon Constructor Fleet.
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post #14 of 38
1/3/12 at 7:17am
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I don't understand what the big deal is... I don't want excess material laying around and I want it to hug me when I tie it closed.
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post #15 of 38
1/3/12 at 7:29am
I'm sure a tailor can handle this easily as the amount of craftsmanship in a robe (IME) is far less complicated/intricate than tailored items. I imagine if I were ever to own a formal robe it would look/fit like Gene Wilder's robe in Young Frankenstein.

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