If you’re not a bathrobe person, you're missing out on one of life’s little luxuries. Wrapping yourself up in a cozy warm fleece post-shower, donning a wisp of cotton as you sip tea on a sunny morning, or feeling flirty in a slinky, lacy number that won’t stay on for long—these are all delightful experiences. I’ve been known to wear a bathrobe over my sweats on wintery days (yes, I work from home).
Looking for your own cozy housecoat? Here you’ll find our top picks for the best bathrobes in an array of materials, lengths, colours and styles to suit every situation. Our 2024 tested and reviewed robes promise endless comfort and style.
Hotolove Lightweight Kimono Robe, $39
This lightweight, ultra-soft bathrobe is ideal if you run hot because it’s made from a lightweight, breathable viscose blend that rivals even the best Pima cotton. The wide belt keeps things securely tied and it has pockets. It’s available in 11 colours and comes in sizes S to XXL.
Ekouaer Short Waffle-Weave Robe, $53
Ekouaer is a well-loved sleepwear brand with plenty of positive Amazon reviews (I personally own a few of their nightgowns!). If you’re looking for a shorter, lightweight number, this waffle-knit robe is your best bet. Made from fast-drying polyester, it’s soft and machine washable.
An inside tie keeps things closed and there’s plenty of patterns and solids to choose from—this robe is available in 24 colours and in sizes S to XXL. There’s also a full-length version.
NY Threads Fleece Hooded Bathrobe, $60
Love to snuggle in a warm robe? This full-length option is for you—it’s made from soft, plush fleece and has a warm hood and two front pockets. It comes in more than 10 colours and in sizes S to XL. This is one of the best-reviewed bathrobes on Amazon and it’s easy to see why.
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe, $99
This super-soft, high-quality and absorbent robe is made in Turkey from 100 percent Turkish cotton, which is known for being absorbent and durable. It comes in seven colours, with additional seasonal shades, and in sizes XS to XL.
This Is J Bamboo Robe, $169
For a cute—and made in Canada!—option try this robe made from sustainable bamboo. Light and breathable, it’s great for cool summer mornings. It includes a matching headband to tuck any bedhead away in style. It comes in six core colours and three limited-editions prints, and is available in three sizes: S/M, M/L and L/XL .
LL Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel Robe, $159
This is the quintessential plaid flannel robe, a cozy classic that will get softer with wear because it’s made from high-quality, expertly brushed Portuguese cotton flannel (exclusive to the Bean). Plus it’s yarn-dyed to keep the colours vibrant even after years of washing. This high quality robe is available in four different plaids and three proportions—regular, petite and plus—and in sizes XS to XL.
40 Winks Organic Cotton Terry Robe, $79
This is the Platonic ideal white terry-cloth bathrobe—reminiscent of a hotel robe—with no bells or whistles, at a solid price. This robe is made from plush organic cotton with a cozy shawl collar, pockets and belt tie. It comes in sizes XS to XL, it’s also available in navy and grey and it can be machine washed.
Miiyu Brushed Organic Cotton Patterned Robe, $79
As soft as your favourite shirt, this patterned robe (in preppy stripes or a pretty green floral) is begging for a cup of coffee and a crossword. Made from brushed organic jersey, it’s lightweight and perfect for layering over PJs. It‘s available in two different patterns and comes in sizes XS to XL.
Anthropologie Arrata Bird Long Printed Robe, $188
This dry-clean only lounging robe is a gorgeous splurge that will have you swanning about the kitchen like an eccentric heiress. I can imagine wearing it with jeans and a white T-shirt just as much as with a delicate nightgown. It comes in two colours and it’s available in sizes XS to L.
Hotouch Silk Robe, $39
If a satin touch is what you’re after, this popular robe feels delicious on skin. Simple, luxurious and practical, it would work well for a wedding party or a girls’ weekend. It’s available in 11 colours and comes in sizes S to XXL.
Winter Fleece Robe, Zip-Front, $145
This full-length fleece zip-front robe is simple and cozy. As with all L.L. Bean bathrobes—and other items—you can add your monogram for an added cost. It's available in three colours and three proportions (regular, petite and plus), in sizes XS to XL.
Cyberjammies Colourful Flowers Robe, $115
I love this soft robe's gorgeous dark floral and tropical vibes. Made from a machine-washable cotton-modal blend, it has side pockets, a tie belt and it comes in sizes S to XL.
In Bloom Hope Marabou-Trim Satin Wrap Robe, $90
You don’t need to be a bride to wear a white satin, marabou-trimmed shortie robe—that’s a fact. This fancy confection is delicate and feminine. The feather cuffs are pure joy, and we could all use some more of that. It's available in three sizes: XS, M/L and XL.
We love the bright, poppy floral print on this mid-length robe. It’s 100 percent cotton, so it’s light and breathable for hot summer mornings. The deep pockets have lots of room for your phone. Plus, there are matching pants!
We love linen here at Chatelaine—it's and temperature-regulating. Linen gets softer and softer with wear, but because this robe is 50 percent cotton it should be softer out of the gate. You can even go all-in with a matching linen pyjama set. Both also come in ivory.
This robe is both comfy (thanks to its super-soft modal composition) and sexy (thanks to the lace trim). It also comes in six other colours and prints. Pile on the cuteness with a matching lace-trim cami and matching lace-trim sleep short.
Go full spa in this 100 percent Turkish cotton waffle robe, which comes in three other soothing neutral colours.
This flirty floral number is made for lounging. It would also work well as a pool cover-up and pair very nicely with a summery drink. It’s made of soft viscose; there are also matching PJ pants and an equally cute little nightgown.
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Alicia Cox Thomson has worked for 20 years as an editor, writer and content producer for some of Canada's biggest lifestyle brands. Today, she writes about culture, business and the arts for Chatelaine, the Globe and Mail and more. She also speaks about books as a columnist for CBC Radio's The Next Chapter.