My Mom Loves This Spa-Like Bathroom Gem So Much, I Had to Buy One for Myself

The perfect robe is hard to come by. Not only does it have to be absorbent, soft, and provide full coverage, but it also needs to be a versatile weight. That’s the most important feature of a robe, in my opinion, but it’s also by far the most difficult to find. Most I’ve owned either had me shivering right out of the shower or sweating buckets. Before I switched to Brooklinen’s Super Plush Robe, my old one fell into the latter category. It was great when my apartment was chilly — but I was in a hurry to take it off all summer long.

Luckily, I have the Super Plush Robe now, and I wear it daily, sometimes even for hours at a time. I gave it as a Mother’s Day gift last year before I decided to grab one for myself a few weeks later, after hearing how impressed my mom was by it. It may be splurgy, but it has become my forever robe, so whether you’re getting it for yourself or a loved one, it’ll pay off. And it’s even more of a score right now while Brooklinen’s Anniversary Sale is going on. It ends tonight, so don’t wait!

This robe was crafted to feel like the brand’s Super-Plush Towel, a bestseller and an employee favorite. When we asked several Brooklinen employees about the products they swear by, one of them told us they’re perfect “if you want to get out of the shower and you’re going to stay wrapped up in your towel for a minute, sit on the couch, and do your makeup.”

The robe offers that same benefit and more, because you don’t have to worry about it falling off. Like the towels, it’s made of 100% Turkish cotton, which has extra-long fibers. It’s what gives the robe its softness, but it also has a lighter weight that helps it dry faster. It also adds to the robe’s longevity — as long as you machine-wash it regularly, it shouldn’t get gross and mildewy. The 380 GSM (grams per square meter) helps with that, too. Anything with a GSM between 300 and 500 dries quickly!

There have been full days spent at home where I wore nothing but this robe — and if that doesn’t say it all, I don’t know what does. Even after almost a full year of near daily use and regular washes, it’s held up with only a few loose threads, which are easy enough to cut off. It’s also impressive after so long that it still feels so soft to the touch.

It has the same quality that I’ve noticed in robes at spas and nice hotels, and I’m tempted to grab the towels, too, so that all of my bath linens share the same feel. And I already know that if they’re made from the same material, the towels won’t stay soggy for long. This robe picks up whatever droplets of water my towel doesn’t catch, and even with dripping wet hair, the cotton always dries by the time my hair does.

In terms of sizing, I went with the small, even though I’m usually a medium. It is a bit oversized, but I like that in my robes, and even though I’m 5’2”, it’s just long enough to cover my legs without any risk of tripping over the hem. 

But most importantly, as I mentioned before, the weight is just right. Like me, my mom had the same problem with robes, always finding them too heavy or light. When I saw that this one had over 1,000 five-star ratings and was on sale, I decided to take a chance on it as a Mother’s Day gift. A few weeks later, she gushed about how the material kept her from overheating — and about the spacious pockets, which I love, too. 

Even when this bathrobe is on its last leg — and that won’t be for a while — I’m never buying anything else. I bet my mom agrees!

Buy: Brooklinen Super Plush Robe, $81.75 (normally $109)