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The line between the two has become blurred of late. Back in the 70s when there were more women working in the home, many of them wore housecoats as they worked. They weren't robes but an actual buttoned up "coat" of a very light material. They were usually worn to keep their clothes clean, more or less for the same purpose as an apron, just with more coverage.
I haven't seen one of those coats since my mother died years ago and I don't know if they even exist anymore. |
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"The line between the two has become blurred of late. Back in the 70s when there were more women working in the home, many of them wore housecoats as they worked. They weren't robes but an actual buttoned up "coat" of a very light material. They were usually worn to keep their clothes clean, more or less for the same purpose as an apron, just with more coverage.
I haven't seen one of those coats since my mother died years ago and I don't know if they even exist anymore. "
I thought this would descend into the usual controversy only equalled by the age old Red or Brown Sauce On Bacon Butties. Sshhhhh, did I say that out loud??? Ignore those words.
But this post makes an interesting point. Is it down to how they fasten? Is a house coat a buttoned up article of clothing whereas a dressing gown is fastened by a simple cloth belt? Is that it?
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"The line between the two has become blurred of late. Back in the 70s when there were more women working in the home, many of them wore housecoats as they worked. They weren't robes but an actual buttoned up "coat" of a very light material. They were usually worn to keep their clothes clean, more or less for the same purpose as an apron, just with more coverage.
I haven't seen one of those coats since my mother died years ago and I don't know if they even exist anymore.
I thought this would descend into the usual controversy only equalled by the age old Red or Brown Sauce On Bacon Butties. Sshhhhh, did I say that out loud??? Ignore those words.
But this post makes an interesting point. Is it down to how they fasten? Is a house coat a buttoned up article of clothing whereas a dressing gown is fastened by a simple cloth belt? Is that it?
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Honestly, I think we're talking about two distinct items. The housecoats that I remember the women of the west wearing would never ever be called dressing gowns and served an entirely different purpose. |
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"The line between the two has become blurred of late. Back in the 70s when there were more women working in the home, many of them wore housecoats as they worked. They weren't robes but an actual buttoned up "coat" of a very light material. They were usually worn to keep their clothes clean, more or less for the same purpose as an apron, just with more coverage.
I haven't seen one of those coats since my mother died years ago and I don't know if they even exist anymore. "
Yes my grannies always wore them. I've seen still on sale in a wee shop in Newry. They also sell those sofa arm doily thingies too. Oh and matinée jackets for ladies |
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"The line between the two has become blurred of late. Back in the 70s when there were more women working in the home, many of them wore housecoats as they worked. They weren't robes but an actual buttoned up "coat" of a very light material. They were usually worn to keep their clothes clean, more or less for the same purpose as an apron, just with more coverage.
I haven't seen one of those coats since my mother died years ago and I don't know if they even exist anymore.
Yes my grannies always wore them. I've seen still on sale in a wee shop in Newry. They also sell those sofa arm doily thingies too. Oh and matinée jackets for ladies "
Ah here now. That's where I get all my clobber. 😎 |
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"The line between the two has become blurred of late. Back in the 70s when there were more women working in the home, many of them wore housecoats as they worked. They weren't robes but an actual buttoned up "coat" of a very light material. They were usually worn to keep their clothes clean, more or less for the same purpose as an apron, just with more coverage.
I haven't seen one of those coats since my mother died years ago and I don't know if they even exist anymore.
Yes my grannies always wore them. I've seen still on sale in a wee shop in Newry. They also sell those sofa arm doily thingies too. Oh and matinée jackets for ladies
Ah here now. That's where I get all my clobber. 😎"
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A dressing gown is worn over underwear or pj's before getting into bed or before getting dressed.....hence the name "dressing gown".
It is normally closed with a belt tied around the waist.
A house cost is a light garment worn at home over clothing and is secured by a zip or buttons. A type of "overall" worn in times past when doing housework was also sometimes called a house coat.
A bathrobe is similar to a dressing gown but made from towling type absorbent material.
Socks are optional with all of the above. 🧦
"Dressingdown is something that happens at socials/play parties.
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"The line between the two has become blurred of late. Back in the 70s when there were more women working in the home, many of them wore housecoats as they worked. They weren't robes but an actual buttoned up "coat" of a very light material. They were usually worn to keep their clothes clean, more or less for the same purpose as an apron, just with more coverage.
I haven't seen one of those coats since my mother died years ago and I don't know if they even exist anymore. "
Totally agree these were housecoats very light with buttons or fasteners & like that don't remember seeing them in 20+ years at least
So to me it's a dressing gown is the fluffy material one with the tie & no buttons but if ya see them advertised in hotel rooms at times it's advertised as free towelling robe included 😂😂😂 |
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"Shall I throw robe into the mix...
That's what I'm wearing👍🏻😆 but where I got the 'robe' notion from I couldn't tell ya cos it was called dressing gown when I was younger. "
A robe to me is sexier than a dressing gown. It's a lighter material |
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"Shall I throw robe into the mix...
That's what I'm wearing👍🏻😆 but where I got the 'robe' notion from I couldn't tell ya cos it was called dressing gown when I was younger.
A robe to me is sexier than a dressing gown. It's a lighter material "
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Unless it's a bathrobe which is normally made from chunky towelling material.
But on you I'm sure even a chunky bathrobe would look sexy. |
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But, when in my pjs, it's nightgown