MENS DRESSING GOWNS
MEN’S DRESSING GOWNS
While women and men both enjoy dressing gowns, they were originally only worn by men. They originated in the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries as the banyan, which was an un-tailored robe that had loose sleeves. At night it was worn over the man’s nightgown, but during the day it was worn indoors for lounging. It began to take on influences from Japan, Turkey, East India, and Persia in the mid-nineteenth century.
Eventually, the original dressing gown of the banyan evolved into several kinds of lounging wear, such as bathrobes or the terry cloth robes that men wear to the shower. They also became the bed jacket. The bed jacket is a jacket that is worn over the pajamas in bed. It provides an additional layer of warmth and modesty. Dressing gowns became more tailored with fitted sleeves and sometimes a sash around the waist, which made them excellent bed jackets because they wouldn’t fall off in the middle of a cold night.
Some dressing gowns for men still have a strong Japanese influence, and closely resemble a kimono. Even if they are not styled like a kimono, they are sometimes made of quilted silk, and have patterns similar to what is seen in Japan. They have a high neckline, and this crosses one side of the robe, like a kimono. Most modern men’s dressing gowns resemble a kimono, or simply look like a bathrobe but are made of fleece or flannel. Usually it refers to a robe worn in the morning time, or just for lounging around the house in comfort.
SLIPPERS FOR MEN, FIND YOUR COMFY PAIR
SLIPPERS FOR MEN, FIND YOUR COMFY PAIR
What’s even more comfortable than relaxing in your pajamas? Relaxing in your pajamas wearing a comfy pair of slippers. Slippers have a great practical purpose – they keep your feet from getting dirty and from getting cold. But slippers are also great for letting your tired feet rest and some even have the added comfort of massaging insoles or snuggly sheepskin.
Slippers come in many styles for men. Some slippers are made like a flip-flop sandal – they have a thong, small part that covers the top part of your foot, and are usually lined in sheepskin and have good traction. Speaking of traction, some slippers are made to wear both indoors and outdoors. These slippers have great traction but all the comfort of a traditional house slipper, and are perfect for walking the dog late at night or getting the newspaper in the morning. Other slippers are made like clogs, booties, open toe, moccasins, or even are made for the spa. With so many styles to choose from, there is a slipper that suits every man.
L.B. Evans ‘Aristocrat’ Scuff by Nordstrom $62.95
For those who have a fun-loving side, some slippers actually are shaped like basketball shoes from favorite teams, or are shaped like cute animals. Some slippers are lined with sheepskin for additional comfort, while others have leather uppers or are made entirely out of leather. For those men who love comfort there are fuzzy slippers. These aren’t like giant puffballs, rather they are soft, comfortable, lined, and guaranteed to keep your feet warm. Other men may prefer slippers that are not lined and these actually look more like dress shoes. Prices range widely, so there is sure to be something everyone can afford.
