Robes & loungewear
A linen robe for slow mornings: cross collar, deep sleeves, one soft tie.
Three ways to wear it
Morning robe
Throw it over sleep clothes for coffee, tea and the first hour of the day.
Open layer
Wear it untied over a tank and wide-leg pants. It works as a light duster on warm evenings.
Crossed the old way
Lay left panel over right, so the neck forms a lowercase y. In old ritual texts the reverse is for dressing the dead.
Left over right. That small rule is very old.
Picking the cloth and cut
Robes & loungewear
Hand-picked pieces are on the way.
Good to know
Is a Chinese robe the same as a kimono?
No. Both wrap left over right, and kimono took early influence from Tang dress. Kimono use straight panels and an obi. Chinese house robes are looser, with a soft tie.
Linen robe or silk robe?
Choose linen for heat and easy washing. Choose silk for a smooth feel against the skin and a dressier look.
Can you wear a linen robe outside?
Yes. Wear it open over simple clothes, like a long cardigan. Choose a solid color and a mid-weight cloth so it looks like a jacket.
