Anything plush that you would be wearing should be, first and foremost, comfortable. If you want to feel relaxed at home, then owning plush robes is one of the quicker and easier ways of doing so. And these robes are not just for your own convenience. They make the perfect and unique gift for your loved ones. When you decide to give someone plush robes, the message is clear. You want the person to let go of his/her stress. Almost every occasion warrants a present of new plush robes, be it a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday, a mother’s day, or simply just showing that person that you care. Plush robes are not only the perfect wear to a weekend of stress free home stay. They are as also functional, practical, quite comfy, and it might surprise you but can be fashionable too.
Advances in material science and manufacturing means that plush robes offer more variety than ever before and at lower prices as well. But which one should you choose from an array of stunning plush robes from your favorite local department store? It can be quite difficult knowing that you are going to be picking something that you are going to have to love to make the purchase worth it. This article will try to help you pick out the best robe in three quite simple steps. This way, you will have the plush robe that you will truly treasure. Or choose the perfect gift for that lucky friend, family or significant other of yours.
The First Step: Choose the right material
In picking out any comfortable wear, the fabric is of the utmost essence. This defines the entire experience of wearing the plush robe. There are a few factors regarding the fabric that you should consider as you pick out the best one for you. Most importantly, of course, is the touch and feel. How the fabric lays on your skin will tell you if it’s the right one for you. As a general guide, try to feel the fabric on your cheek as it is the perfect test to gauge how would feel in your entire body. If the fabric feels like it would abrass your skin if leave it for on for too long, then it might not be right for you. What you want is a sensation in which you would not mind being held against for an entire day. Another quality to factor in is how absorbent the material is. Given the stature of the plush robe as being a luxury home wear, we often forget its main purpose. And that is as a wearable towel to dry you off after taking a shower. Absorbency certainly differs from fabric to fabric. You have to be careful however, because being more absorbent does not necessarily mean that the fabric is better. After all, you would still want your plush robe to be a breathable comfort wear and not a soggy mess. Lastly, you have to mind how heavy the plush robe is. This can get tricky as the plush robe will not have only one weight that you will be checking it for. You have to test how heavy it is dry and how heavy it is when wet. This is one more reason why an extremely absorbent plush robe can be a downfall. You would not want your plush robe to feel like a heavy piece of rug when you should have been trying to relax.
There are quite a lot of materials that you can choose from and each one of them has their own sets of pros and cons. Thanks to fabric engineers, it has become possible for you to choose from a whole lot of options.
The Second Step: Make sure that it fits
If it was any other kind of clothing apparel then this should not need mentioning. But there is the misconception that plush robes are a one size fits all kind of garment which is just plain wrong. Sure, it is adjustable and can be tightened and loosened as you would want. But the comfort of wearing something adjusted to your size and wearing something that is already the right size for you will be quite noticeable. Sure, it might seem a bit odd for a shopper to ask the sales assistant if you could try on the plush robes before buying them, but this small effort can make a world of a difference. If you are one of the lucky ones, then you would be sitting pretty with your luxury plush robe that fits you just the way you want it to. But the chances are, you are going to be wearing someone else’s size and you would regret the purchase. It gets even more difficult if you were buying for someone else. Unlike other garments, these plush robes will not be labeled sizes as per usual. One alternative perhaps is to find a friend closest to the size of the person you are buying the gift for and ask him/her to try on the plush robe for you. But, just to be sure, you should secure a gift receipt so your loved one can come back later and try on another should the size be too big or too small for him/her.
The Last Step: Find which Features Work for You
WIth plush robes, as with any factors in life, not everything of a kind is made the same. Even if the material used for two plush robes are the same, it does not automatically mean that they are of the same value. You have to scrutinize its construction by looking for unwanted bulges or any rough spots. You should also be aware of the features that these plush robes have. Some have pockets where you can conveniently insert your phone or TV remotes, while some have extra extensions that allow you to cover other areas like the neck.
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