Bathrobe Couture – Wear A Bathrobe As A Jacket
Wear A Bathrobe As A Jacket
How easily are you influenced by other people’s style?
I find the more I’m exposed to someone’s style the more likely I am to be inspired to create my own version.
As a style blogger I like to change up my style often just to keep things interesting. This includes learning how to wear a bathrobe as a jacket.
Please note: I’m not talking about wearing your PJs to the grocery store. Someone please explain to me what is so difficult about putting on pants before one leaves the house. A person that lazy must be well versed on wearing adult diapers just to avoid the whole hassle of visiting the loo.
No, I’m talking about taking a fancy robe and wearing it as a long jacket à la Super Star Melanie.
Here is one of Melanie’s many creative outfits featuring this fun idea…
Another version of the same bathrobe but now with some movement to show off just how unexpected and cool this look can be.
Looks great on a delicate waif like Melanie right? I will now share with you what happened when a decidedly curvy gal tried to layer up a silky bathrobe and prance around like a celebrity.
It all went horribly wrong when I came out looking like a pro sumo wrestler. #fail
What went wrong?
Did I swallow a whole other version of myself?
Maybe I was about to have a miracle baby! Perfect since I don’t need to change my clothes to go to the hospital.
Here is what really went wrong…
I took the photos at the worst time of the day and in partial sunlight. That is the sun letting me know my chest and the rest of my massive self is visible from outer space wearing this.
I thought adding snaps to the robe just below the chest would help to cinch things in a bit. Ha ha! NOT!
Instead it brought the focus straight to the treasure chest.
The fabric falls straight down from the chesticles visually adding a good 80 lbs to my frame. Just what I wanted!
The idea of layering yet another piece on top in the form of a lace vest seemed so wonderfully Matryoshka (AKA Russian Nesting Doll) but as you can see went totally sideways to heavyweight French opera singer tries desperately to do boho.
How do I fix this mess?
Peel off a layer and open up the robe.
See? I wasn’t hiding a mini me under there after all.
And the look from the back is very swishy.
I have another version wearing this bathrobe as a dress that I’ll share with you soon. Very Keisha Girl.
Would you ever consider wearing a bathrobe as a long jacket?
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Create Your Dream Wardrobe
How do you create your dream wardrobe?
Simple.
Only buy pieces you truly love.
That’s what I do. I don’t try to figure out where there are “holes” in my wardrobe (ha ha! as if that were possible!) or otherwise check items off a pre determined list.
I buy what I love.
Often my most worn pieces aren’t what you would consider staples and they won’t be appearing on any “must have” list.
They are totally unique, mostly statement pieces that caught my eye, often while thrifting or vintage shopping. They become building blocks of a one-of-a-kind wardrobe that perfectly defines many of the things I adore; bold colours, rich textures, handmade items, quality vintage pieces. I’ve never once looked in my closet and felt I have nothing to wear. The opposite is true.
This outfit is filled with such pieces. It started with the aubergine leather midi skirt…I mean who buys something like that?
Me.
It has proven to be one of my favourites and a real work horse; comfortable, classy and chic with a twist. It has it all!
The long knit vest is a thrifted item I almost passed on, I’m so happy I gave it a chance. Turns out I discovered at the age of 49 I love long knit vests! How did I manage without them?
The massive belt was a consignment store find, from Italy. It even has a leather pocket on it. When I stumbled upon it I knew I’d never come across another one like it.
The large brim hat was bought in an independent shop in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It was a bit of an extravagance but I’m glad I didn’t pass it by (thanks enabler husband!).
My wardrobe is filled with eclectic one-of-a-kind pieces that make me happy.
We don’t always know what will look good on us, but we know what we truly love which is the perfect starting place for building a dream wardrobe.
Does your closet make you happy?
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