The 17 Best Bathrobes for Women (Because You Deserve Something New to Lounge In)

There are a lot of great bathrobes out there. And chances are, the one you currently own does the job just fine. It keeps you warm post-shower and takes your makeup spills and coffee drips like a champ (shout out to OxiClean). But the best women's bathrobes go above and beyond. You know, like the super plush one that Vivian wears in Pretty Woman? Or Chrissy Teigen’s collection of gorgeous silk stunners? We polled PureWow editors and read through hundreds of customer reviews to find ones just that special.

Each of these 17 top picks has been vetted for comfort, quality, ease of care and most importantly, coziness. We combed through waffle robes, fleece robes, floor-length robes, silk robes, linen robes—you name it, we found it.

All of the bathrobes on this list have been vetted and tested by PureWow editors, or come highly recommended by those we know and love. Of course, we also scoured through tons of reviews to ensure we’re not just outlier fans and to great a break down of all the pros and cons for each style. The result? A curated list of 17 robes we feel confident you’ll absolutely adore.

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• Material. Cotton, linen, silk or a synthetic blend? In order to decide which fabric to choose, take a moment in front of your closet to scan what materials you wear most and are most comfortable in. Wear lots of breezy t-shirts? A lightweight cotton or linen robe might be your happy place. Always have a sweater nearby? A woven chenille will appeal to you. Do you enjoy the liquid feel of your silk blouses and dresses? Then let's hope there's a washable silk robe in your future. And then there's linen, a fabric you might not think of as a robe material, but one that's especially suitable. Flax Home co-founder Vivian McCormick says that "linen is a superior fabric for robes because it’s lightweight, temperature regulating, quick to dry and antimicrobial, as well as sustainably cultivated." Further, she points out, the material "packs small, which makes it perfect for home or taking on the go—traveling, the pool or the gym."
• Functionality. TikTok's "robe culture" hashtag is full of women devoting afternoons to neatening up their spaces and doing self-care rituals, which is a relaxing undertaking but not if your bat-wing sleeves are catching on every doorknob or your flimsy wrap-front robe is letting the girls flop out every few minutes. Thoughtful design details are what you're paying for in a premium robe. For example Lunya founder Ashley Merrill says that, in the brand's washable silk robe, “every detail is in service of your best rest, like the gathered wrist which allows you to keep your sleeves out of the way when you are washing your face, and the delicately rolled ties both inside and outside the garment to keep you covered and comfortable."  In order to select your perfect robe, consider what you'll be using it for—because post-shower cuddling on the couch calls for a fluffy affair, while a robe that doubles as a post-swim coverup would skew more toward sleek and tailored.
• Warmth. We've all shivered in a lightweight robe or felt nauseated under a heat-retaining robe in an overly warm room. Be mindful of your body's metabolic set point, and choose a bulky robe if you're always cold or a lightweight or temperature-regulating style if you get overheated easily.

It's much-debated, and every lady has her preference...but we're prepared to die on this hill: the Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Adult Robe, made of machine-knit microfiber polyester, is like a full-body cuddle with your favorite childhood plush toy. Need more proof? Oprah loves it.

According to Parachute Home, makers of our pick for best waffle robe, robes must be laundered promptly in case of a spill or stain. Otherwise treat it to a machine wash with mild detergent every three or four times you wear it.