Save this story Save Story Save this story The best bathrobes for men will turn your modest apartment into a luxury spa in two seconds flat. Sadly, you'll still have to acquire all the relevant permits before you can charge randos for the home massage experience, but that's okay—a swaddly robe is more of a solo thing anyway.
The point: If you're gonna treat yourself to a robe, the robe has to treat you right, too. That means avoiding the cheap-o glorified towels with scratchy materials that just end up pilling after a couple washes. What you actually want is the creme de la creme of men’s bathrobes, the ones kitted out with the fluffiest, softest materials that take it from a mere post-shower dry-off to soul-filling self-care.
To help you in your quest for relaxation supremacy, we tested a slew of bathrobes to find the best of the best, which you'll find the below. While you're here, be sure to check out our guide to the best pajamas .
The Best Overall Bathrobe Brooklinen Super Plush Robe Read more $111 Shop
The Best Affordable Bathrobe Quince Organic Turkish Waffle Robe Read more $50 Quince
The Best Waffle Bathrobe Onsen Hooded Waffle Robe Read more $199 Amazon
The Best Heavyweight Bathrobe Tekla Hooded Bathrobe Read more $345 Tekla
The Best Printed Bathrobe Dusen Dusen Reef Stripe Bathrobe Read more $158 Dusen Dusen
The Best Luxury Bathrobe Derek Rose Royal Polka-Dot Cotton Robe Read more $470 Derek Rose
The Best Hooded Bathrobe Reigning Champ Midweight Terry Hooded Robe Read more $158 Shop
More Bathrobes We Love What to Look for in a Bathrobe How We Tested Best Overall Bathrobe: Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Brooklinen
Pros Coziest robe we tested Plush but still lightweight Can't go wrong with any color Cons Sleeves run long (even if the cuff is adjustable) Imagine stepping out of the shower, wrapping yourself in a plush, thick towel... and then never having to take it off. Brooklinen’s best-selling towels are a mainstay of our home coverage , and the DTC brand's robes employ the same tricks of of the trade: absorbent, piled Turkish cotton repackaged into a calf-length, unisex bathrobe that feels as good as it looks. If ensconcing yourself in cloud-like, towel-caliber cotton isn't doing it for you, extra deep pockets to hide your snacks coupled with those eye-grabbing botanical stripes alone are worth the price of admission.
Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Quince
Pros Lightweight 100% long-staple Turkish cotton Comfortable kimono-style collar Cons Limited color offerings Size run smaller than other options Quince is in the business of providing luxurious staples at non-luxury price tags. Its robe, one that feels like it could've been hung inside a five-star hotel room's closet, fits the bill. It's constructed from an ultra-soft long-staple cotton, complemented with two patch pockets for throwing in your hands (or the television remote) with a simple-to-use sash for making sure no one's getting a peek at your unsightly goods.
Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Onsen
Pros Made from American-grown supima cotton Fabric dries incredibly quickly Deep, sturdy pockets Cons Relaxed fit might be too generous for some You can cancel that ritzy spa appointment: you don’t actually need to leave the house to score the type of restorative treatment that leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to dive back into your inbox—until, like, Wednesday. Turns out, all you need to cultivate peak spa vibes is a peak spa robe , like Onsen's deceptively absorbent, quick-drying silky Supima cotton number. Wearable in any climate, just looking at this cushy long robe from your steamy shower will set your mind at ease, and the extra-chunky waffle weave—cozy, but not clingy—more than justifies the price, especially when you consider the money you'll save not booking that retreat in the Alps.
Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Tekla
Pros Comfortable Available in a wide array of colors Cons Expensive Might show off a little too much chest If the de facto brand for cool-guy jammies doesn't make you want to cancel your plans and post up at home, its royally fluffy bathrobes will. The Scandi loungewear whisperers at Tekla cut their classic bathrobe from a soft-yet-sturdy midweight pile that’s intentionally slinky, so you can sashay from the bedroom to the kitchen fridge like you’re waltzing down a runway. There are, of course, generously-sized pockets for stashing your phone, remote, sundry snacks, etc. But the real selling point is the range of 19 (!) hyper-tasteful colors it's available in. The only con: limiting yourself to just one.
Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Dusen Dusen
Pros Super plush and cozy Cons Not available in solid colors Dusen Dusen's playful takes on homewares and home decor make it the brand you turn to for something that'll have your houseguests going, “where'd you get that from?” Maybe you won't be wearing a robe in front of said guests, but they can admire its beauty when it's hanging in your bathroom. These printed robes are super plush for post-bath drying sessions, and cozy enough to accidentally fall asleep in while you're sitting on the couch waiting for your hair to dry.
Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Bowen Fernie Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Derek Rose
Pros Satin finish gives the robe a luxe feel White piping takes the design to the next level Cons Yes, it's a $400+ robe Not as absorbent as other picks There are robes you dry in, robes you lounge in, and then robes like this: an option meant to live in like you own a McMansion, smoke cigars every night, and enjoy a dram of scotch to “take the edge off.” This Derek Rose cotton robe has a satin-like finish, with a subtle stripe detail that gives it more of a pop than just a regular old blue colorway. The white piping also adds a bit more flair to what could otherwise be a boring robe, and three patch pockets help you tote your things around if you don't have anything going on under there.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Reigning Champ
Pros Superb construction Comfortable pocket design Cons Limited size run Reigning Champ, the Vancouver-based brand behind some of our all-time favorite sweats , has been giving us the warm and fuzzies since we first pulled on its stellar heavyweight hoodie. So imagine our delight when Canada's foremost fleece whizzes brought their particular set of skills to the humble bathroom robe, juicing up the silhouette in the same loopback cotton-jersey that makes their loungewear so great. Wear this terry cloth robe while catching up on the Great British Bake Off from the comfort of your couch—and to make the inevitable trip to the grocery store for miscellaneous pie ingredients immediately afterwards.
This is type of robe you throw on when you want to toast things up but have zero plans to leave the house and therefore refuse to put on "actual" clothes. It has a sweet shawl collar and a full length that gives you all the cozy coverage you want.
Pros Cozy Cons Not fully made from cotton Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Parachute
What's better than sleeping on a cloud? Being swaddled in one while you slowly meander aorund your apartment. The Parachute robe offers a barely there feel, made possible thanks to its four-ply gauze construction. This one has side-seam pockets that make it easy to slip into
Hommey's catalog of cheerful colors and patterns help the brand stand out, but they're more than just nice to look at. They're made of a plush 100% cotton terry fabric that's as cozy as it gets and cut with a comfortable but un-sloppy silhouette. And while so many other robes use a shawl collar, we love that this one features an indulgently huge notch lapel.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Missoni Home
Missoni's unmistakable and kaleidoscopic chevron patterns make for a suite of riche robes that telegraphs your bathroom is full of fancy soaps and lotions. Cut from an all-cotton French terry with a velour-like brushed hand, we'd understand if you'd never want to leave your home.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Brunello Cucinelli
You may not live in a palazzo in Florence, but Brunello's rakish robe will make you feel like you do. The only thing missing? A cheeky cigar.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Polo Ralph Lauren
A Purple Label look, for Polo prices. Thank you, Ralph.
Material : A lot of fabric is about to touch your naked body, so you better make sure your robe feels good. Higher quality fabrics lead to higher price tags, but we found that it's worth it considering your whole body is about to be swaddled in it. For robes, cotton is the preferred fabric, and there are three common types: Egyptian cotton is the softest and plushes, Turkish cotton is known to be fast-drying, and supima cotton is just as soft as Egyptian cotton with the same quick-dry properties as Turkish. Lastly, you'll also see a lot of waffle weaves, which is mostly a design choice. Not only does it lend a certain look, we also like it because it's extremely absorbent and dries quickly.
Features : Robes don't offer too much in the features department, but at a bare minimum, find a robe with pockets. Two is probably the norm, with some offering a treasured third in the form of a chest pocket. Waist ties keep everything hidden and secure underneath, while some robes offer the option to remove them. And while maybe not a “feature” we chose to highlight robes that come in a variety of prints, patterns, and colors, because bone white robes for everyone isn't exactly fun.
Sizing: Shopping for robes is a lot like shopping for clothes: You need to find something that fits. We preferred to highlight robes that were size inclusive, in that a wide selection of sizes were available. Do note that some of the robes here feature combo sizes, which could make it difficult to figure out which option correlates to the typical shirts you'd wear. Take advantage of any size guides to really help you lock in your correct sizing.
Testing robes is no easy feat. We had to strip down to our skivvies, throw on a bunch of cozy options, and, well, chill. We made note of each robe's comfort factor, which usually had to do with the material of the robe. All of the robes we featured here are sure to suit the preference of basically anyone who would ever shop for a robe, whether they want a hood, prefer something to keep them dry and warm after a shower, or just lounge in like a baller.
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