https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:59:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small#post-2107155 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 03:52:33 +0000 Gigi 2107155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, maybe I should look for a Japanese online retailer!<br /><b><br />Auditorycortex,&nbsp;</b>I have bought the odd item from Yoox. I'll check out their robes once this whole disaster dies down.</p> <p><b>April</b>, I will definitely check out the care tag. I am not good about dry cleaning, so I don't buy any dry-clean-only items (unless by mistake).</p> <p><b>Staysfit,&nbsp;</b>I'm a pro at finding ways to air-dry things, so as long as the silk is washable, I'll be good!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small#post-2106956 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:26:44 +0000 Staysfit 2106956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a washable silk robe made by an Italian company. &nbsp;It seems be holding up well enough. It’s on its second year. &nbsp;It is a nuisance to wash because I use my front loader delicate cycle and then need to find a place to lay it down flat to dry. &nbsp;Usually I lay a big beach towel on my deck outside and then the robe. &nbsp;It’s hard to find a good location to dry in cold weather, so I only wear it when I can dry outdoors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small#post-2106906 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:07:35 +0000 April 2106906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Watch for the care label, Gigi -- a robe is in harm's way fairly frequently (coffee; newsprint; doggy paws; maple syrup; jam; butter -- just to name a few of the hazards).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>You wouldn't want a lovely petite ivory silk kimono that was dry-clean only.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small#post-2106899 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:01:57 +0000 auditorycortex 2106899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>European brands often run small by American standards.&nbsp; I am also 5'2" and short-waisted, and I have had good luck buying silk robes from the Italian-based merchant Yoox, which is owned by Net-a-Porter.&nbsp; They ship to the US too, although understandably everything is delayed right now.</p> <p>The Natori robe I mentioned in that other thread fits me perfectly in XS.&nbsp; The tie-belt hits at just the right spot-- not too low!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small#post-2106895 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:55:54 +0000 Angie 2106895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could send you to Japan to shop for them!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small#post-2106886 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:53:33 +0000 Gigi 2106886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know! I might have to see what is in the children's section. But then I will probably have to have Hannah Montana on mine... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small#post-2106764 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 05:52:05 +0000 rachylou 2106764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eh. You’re right. I’m short waisted too. I hate my robe... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/robes-that-run-small#post-2106716 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:37:46 +0000 Gigi 2106716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Auditorycortex's recent thread about robe capsules reminded me that I don't have a robe, though I would like one! The problem is that I am swamped in most robes. I have very narrow shoulders and am short (5'2") <i>and</i>&nbsp;short waisted, and it seems that most robes are cut with generous sizing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm looking for one that I can wear right out of the shower. I would love something in silk for the summer. Does anyone have any recommendations for brands that would run small through the torso? </p>