As I was watching tv in a cozy robe in the midst of a snowstorm last evening I thought about a talk show host who wasn’t originally from Chicago saying that you really needed more than one coat for the winter because the weather isn’t just one temperature in the winter.
The same could be said for the workhorse of indoor clothing – the robe. The robe serves multiple purposes, it can be worn after a shower to keep you warm, but also works as a buffer against the chill. Heavy terry cloth robes may be too warm when the temperature outside is above freezing and there is very little wind. If you live in a drafty home or are trying to save on heating a robe is a must.
There are fans of the Snuggie but if you want something that allows you to be more mobile and will serve more than one purpose a robe will do the job. Having a heavy robe and a medium weight robe that are long allows you to have some mobility. People who say that a regular robe won’t work because it doesn’t keep your feet warm, if you your feet are cold, you can cover them with socks, although if you are sitting or are curled up on the couch a robe can be pulled over your feet.
Being warm without breaking the budget for heating means being constructive. A warm blanket or a robe or a blanket with sleeves will keep you warm. There are more expensive versions of the blanket with sleeves – the Blankoat made of Icelandic wool which costs a about $350.
Depending on how much you want to spend on a blanket or robe having more than one will most likely cost less than $350 though this will probably last the longest.
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