Oh Angie, I will keep my fingers crossed for you!! If you get the kimono and find it drives you crazy on your "test drive" I really like cherylm's idea of a sundress. I once bought a simple little dress at Nordstrom Rack on sale for $9.99. Our purpose was for my husband to get some clothes, so I didn't even try it on. Once I got home, I decided it looked much more like a nightgown than a dress.

This subject fascinates me. Robes are such a personal thing. I know I am super picky about them. I like extremely lightweight stretch terry cloth. The perfect one has been evading me for some time now. DH bought me a big fleecy one for Christmas. Bless his heart-I had to keep it, as I know he searched high and low, but it's so HOT, LOL!

That's a bummer about the fit of the Natori robes, but those kimono do look lovely! For long trips, I sometimes pack an Eileen Fisher cotton gauze button front dress, which I can use as a robe, beach coverup or light outwear for going out in the evening - but that is a very different esthetic than you are aiming for.

I like the idea of the Japanese kimono style ones for you. My robe is for a different use - I need it in the winter for warmth so I have a giant, floor length, fluffy robe. I use it when I need to get up in the middle of the night with one of my kids. When traveling with family I usually wear pajama pants and a tank (with built in bra for modesty) and a fleece if I need more warmth.

I'm of no help, but I just wanted to commiserate. I struggle with robes and pajamas because they are already cut generously. For those of us with smaller busts and narrow shoulders, it's extremely difficult to get a good fit. I would love a robe but haven't been able to find one. Maybe try juniors' sizing?

The Japanese robes are killer. I’m such a sucker for a silk kimono, but the fact that it can slip open drives me insane. They do sell cotton kimonos - I think it’s called “yukata” on eBay and Etsy. (I do plenty of fantasy wardrobe shopping in both places.)

What about a caftan, or a cotton Kurta? Take a look at Novica ...... they may have something suitable....or Marketplace: Handwork of India for options.

Angie, why not get one that you like and have it altered? (You could use your alteration benefit, if you have a Nordstrom card, for example.)

What about this one? There's a matching nightie too.
https://www.soma.com/store/pro.....#038;CATAR

I love my turquoise robes! --one is a floral kimono and one silky solid. The solid was from JCP--surprisingly they had a good selection of lingerie when I purchased it.

when you feel like a queen: https://www.mytheresa.com/en-u....._source=af

Etsy Custom made option: https://www.etsy.com/listing/2.....t&

Amalfi Lemons! (I know not black, but fun to look at ) https://www.farfetch.com/shopp.....66589.aspx

https://www.dollskill.com/embr.....us&ut

So interesting to know that I am not alone in not being able to find the perfect summer robe. For winter I have a long wrap cardigan that works beautifully as a robe, but in summer, I just wear my playsuit styled pjs around the house.

I love the lemons rebekahphoto posted above, very Dolce and Gabbba glam first thing in the morning!