What bathrobe size to choose

Choosing the right bathrobe size remains one of the most common dilemmas when checking out, because a bathrobe is neither worn like a shirt nor a coat. Too tight, it gaps as soon as you sit down and the two panels refuse to cross; too large, it sweeps the floor and the sleeves swallow your hands. Between the letters S, M, L, numerical sizes, and the "unisex" label, the guidelines can sometimes lack clarity. Here is a simple method, applicable to any model in the all robes collection.

Choosing the right bathrobe size: the three measurements to take

Before comparing the size charts, take three measurements of yourself, using a flexible measuring tape and wearing light underwear. The first is your chest circumference, with the tape passed around the fullest part, laid flat and without pulling. The second is your hip circumference, measured around the widest part of the hips: this is often where a bathrobe stops crossing properly once you sit down. The third is the length: from the base of the neck to where you want the hem to end—at the knee, mid-calf, or ankle. While you're at it, note your shoulder width if it is pronounced. Knowing which bathrobe size to choose becomes much simpler with these figures in front of you, as you only need to compare them with the centimeters listed on the product page. The charts differ from one range to another: women's robes are not based on the same proportions as men's cuts.

Choosing the right bathrobe size between letters and numerical sizes

In ready-to-wear, letters and numbers coexist without any official standard linking them. It is generally accepted that an S is around a 36-38, an M a 40-42, an L a 44-46, and an XL sizes beyond, but these equivalencies remain indicative and vary from one manufacturer to another. This is exactly why the question of which bathrobe size to choose cannot be answered by simply copying your jeans size. On loungewear, the chest circumference and length carry much more weight than the waist circumference, which is never fitted anyway since the belt is tied as you please. So, rely on the numerical measurements rather than the letter printed on the label, and keep in mind that some references come in three sizes while others offer five. Men's robes are also often cut for broader frames at the same letter size.

Choosing the right bathrobe size according to the material and use

Two models bearing the same letter do not feel the same once put on: the thickness of the fabric and what you wear underneath shift the balance, sometimes by a full size.

Choosing the right bathrobe size to maintain a good margin of ease

A bathrobe is not a close-fitting garment: it must allow one panel to cross clearly over the other, without the fabric pulling at the hips when you are settled into a sofa. Therefore, allow for a comfortable margin of ease beyond your chest circumference, rather than a fit down to the centimeter. This margin depends heavily on the material: a thick knit like fleece adds volume and is frequently put on over pajamas in winter, which argues for the larger size, while a fluid weave closes effortlessly. If you are still unsure which bathrobe size to choose, ask yourself what you will wear underneath most of the time. To see this reasoning applied to a light and slippery fabric, browse the satin collection.

Choosing the right bathrobe size for a unisex model

The "unisex" label means that the cut is neutral, not that it fits everyone the same way. These models are often based on a fairly straight construction, with dropped shoulders and long sleeves, which can result in a loose fit on a slim frame. Two checks then help: the stated overall length, since the same garment will fall at the knee on a person who is 1.80 m tall and much lower on a person who is 1.60 m tall, and then the sleeve length, which is the most difficult to tolerate when it is too long. When two people share the same model at home, choosing the right bathrobe size practically comes down to the larger of the two body types, with the belt making up for the excess width. If any doubt remains about a specific reference, the FAQ addresses the question of sizes, and you can also visit the contact page.

Conclusion

Choosing the right bathrobe size ultimately boils down to three steps: taking your measurements with a measuring tape, comparing them to the centimeters in the chart rather than a letter, and then adding the margin of ease required by the material and the clothes worn underneath. Between two adjacent sizes, the roomier one is more forgiving on this type of garment than a model that is too narrow, which gives itself away at the first opening. Do not overlook the length either: it changes both the look and the comfort, and no one thinks to check it before receiving their package. With these guidelines in hand, choosing the right bathrobe size ceases to be a gamble. Open the all robes collection and compare your figures with the indicated charts, material by material, before deciding.

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