Are these the new in thing? I'm sat in the centre of industrial Greater Manchester, in an old pit town, as far away from the sea as you can get (ish), without a pool or surf beach in sight. Yet, there's a whole host of Dry Robing going on in the streets among these dark satanic mills. I saw a lot of these Robes in Sainsbury's at the weekend too (being worn, obviously). They seem to have suddenly sprung out of nowhere. I suppose that's fashion though?!
No judgement intended folks, just curious if it's a national trend or if the arse-end of the industrial revolution is a special place  |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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Hello fellow kinky couple!
What do you mean by dry robes? As in people walking around the streets just with robes on? Never observed this myself! Unless I misread ha |
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By *iss.ddWoman 22 weeks ago
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"Hello fellow kinky couple!
What do you mean by dry robes? As in people walking around the streets just with robes on? Never observed this myself! Unless I misread ha "
Dry robe is a brand for essentially a towel lined big waterproof coat |
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"Hello fellow kinky couple!
What do you mean by dry robes? As in people walking around the streets just with robes on? Never observed this myself! Unless I misread ha "
Hello fellow KCs 
I mean the long garment by the brand "Dry Robe" which are, as far as I can tell, originally designed for keeping one's person toasty and warm after a bracing outdoor swim or surf.
What we're witnessing here in the heart of industrial GM, are the good folk going to and fro from the local chip shop and pub wearing these very garments. It IS pissing down, but it's northern England. There's no swimming or surfing happening nearby |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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"Hello fellow kinky couple!
What do you mean by dry robes? As in people walking around the streets just with robes on? Never observed this myself! Unless I misread ha
Dry robe is a brand for essentially a towel lined big waterproof coat "
Ohhhhhh ok! Been living under a rock here then  |
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"Hello fellow kinky couple!
What do you mean by dry robes? As in people walking around the streets just with robes on? Never observed this myself! Unless I misread ha
Dry robe is a brand for essentially a towel lined big waterproof coat "
And an expensive towel it is to |
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"Wet dog walks, soggy football, outdoor sports etc"
And to collect your lightly battered fish and portion of chips and mushy peas. If you're here, that is.
Isn't fashion a wonderful thing?
On a slight digression, the fact that 90s/00s fashion seems to be "in" is slightly depressing too! All the local young ladies look like All Saints c.1999. That means I'm old, right?!  |
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"Fuck me, I’ve just seen how expensive they are. 
If I put a bath robe and a pac a Mac on, doing the same job right? For a tenth of the cost. "
Now THIS sounds like the northerners I've known all my life  |
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"Fuck me, I’ve just seen how expensive they are.
If I put a bath robe and a pac a Mac on, doing the same job right? For a tenth of the cost.
Now THIS sounds like the northerners I've known all my life "
Looks like a trip to Primani for a Pac a Mac |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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I've had my change robe (different brand to the dry robe) for many years as I am an outdoor swimmer .... mine is only ever worn post swim and camping ..... never walking dog or shopping |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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"I've had my change robe (different brand to the dry robe) for many years as I am an outdoor swimmer .... mine is only ever worn post swim and camping ..... never walking dog or shopping"
Thank goodness someone else calls it outdoor swimming and not wild swimming! |
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"Thank goodness someone else calls it outdoor swimming and not wild swimming! "
Haha, yes! Wild conjures images of solo swims miles from civilisation in jungle glades and waterfalls, with optional white-water rapids. Not a wee dip in the loch with eight or nine pals from the neighbourhood. |
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"Thank goodness someone else calls it outdoor swimming and not wild swimming!
Haha, yes! Wild conjures images of solo swims miles from civilisation in jungle glades and waterfalls, with optional white-water rapids. Not a wee dip in the loch with eight or nine pals from the neighbourhood."
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By *eah BabyCouple 22 weeks ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
We would probably have them if we were still wakeboarding, guess we’re hardcore to do without lol, but for normal day to day life such as shopping, it’s a big no, reminds me of the croc crew, if I see them away from water based sports it’s eeeek  sorry if this offends |
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"Someone started a thread on them awhile back
Oops. I didn't do a forum search first. I think I've just broken rule #73 of Fab!
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In fairness to this thread, yours is probably somewhat more politic than mine  |
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By *eah BabyCouple 22 weeks ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
"Definitely become bit of a fashion trend now"
A shocking one, reminds me of the PJ to the supermarket trend some people followed, I always think of it as ‘the can’t be bothered to great dressed look’ |
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"Definitely become bit of a fashion trend now
A shocking one, reminds me of the PJ to the supermarket trend some people followed, I always think of it as ‘the can’t be bothered to great dressed look’ "
I felt like shite this morning and was very tempted to do the school run (in the car) in my PJ bottoms, but I just couldn't do it. I had a shower and got dressed. Then sacked off asking for the day off again and just worked from the sofa.
Maybe I should get a Dry Robe for the school run? |
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By *eah BabyCouple 22 weeks ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
"Definitely become bit of a fashion trend now
A shocking one, reminds me of the PJ to the supermarket trend some people followed, I always think of it as ‘the can’t be bothered to great dressed look’
I felt like shite this morning and was very tempted to do the school run (in the car) in my PJ bottoms, but I just couldn't do it. I had a shower and got dressed. Then sacked off asking for the day off again and just worked from the sofa.
Maybe I should get a Dry Robe for the school run? "
I guess if you’re feeling like shite, pj bottoms in the car (no getting out mind) on the school run is ok, needs must, as for the dry robe … it’s a no from me sorry |
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"Definitely become bit of a fashion trend now
A shocking one, reminds me of the PJ to the supermarket trend some people followed, I always think of it as ‘the can’t be bothered to great dressed look’
I felt like shite this morning and was very tempted to do the school run (in the car) in my PJ bottoms, but I just couldn't do it. I had a shower and got dressed. Then sacked off asking for the day off again and just worked from the sofa.
Maybe I should get a Dry Robe for the school run?
I guess if you’re feeling like shite, pj bottoms in the car (no getting out mind) on the school run is ok, needs must, as for the dry robe … it’s a no from me sorry "
I can't shake the possibility of being in a car accident and the ambulance people pulling me out and judging me being in PJ bottoms after 09:00, out of the house |
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By *eah BabyCouple 22 weeks ago
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"Definitely become bit of a fashion trend now
A shocking one, reminds me of the PJ to the supermarket trend some people followed, I always think of it as ‘the can’t be bothered to great dressed look’
I felt like shite this morning and was very tempted to do the school run (in the car) in my PJ bottoms, but I just couldn't do it. I had a shower and got dressed. Then sacked off asking for the day off again and just worked from the sofa.
Maybe I should get a Dry Robe for the school run?
I guess if you’re feeling like shite, pj bottoms in the car (no getting out mind) on the school run is ok, needs must, as for the dry robe … it’s a no from me sorry
I can't shake the possibility of being in a car accident and the ambulance people pulling me out and judging me being in PJ bottoms after 09:00, out of the house "
Oooh there’s a thought  |
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"What are dry robes?
Wow what a profile picture
Imagine somebody walking around in an oversized sleeping bag with a hood on it
Would you like a nice cup of Tbag?  "
Here, dangle 'em in *this* cup of boiling water |
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By *eah BabyCouple 22 weeks ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
"What are dry robes?
Wow what a profile picture
Imagine somebody walking around in an oversized sleeping bag with a hood on it
Would you like a nice cup of Tbag? "
Erm I think I’m ok but thanks for asking |
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we have the Equidry for Equestrian wear ! can ride in them and everything, great for the winter but a bit pricey at £200 quid plus a shot - they basically towelling inside and 100% waterproof over sized coat.
There are lots of different makes and prices vary
Primak did one at £45 but was only in purple, Matalan did one for a similar price but the people i knew who had those, they leaked at the seams.
they are great for the cold wet weather if your doing outdoor activities or having to sit and watch the kids and pretend your having a great time in a howling gale and torrential rain |
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"we have the Equidry for Equestrian wear ! can ride in them and everything, great for the winter but a bit pricey at £200 quid plus a shot - they basically towelling inside and 100% waterproof over sized coat.
There are lots of different makes and prices vary
Primak did one at £45 but was only in purple, Matalan did one for a similar price but the people i knew who had those, they leaked at the seams.
they are great for the cold wet weather if your doing outdoor activities or having to sit and watch the kids and pretend your having a great time in a howling gale and torrential rain "
If I rode often enough, I'd probably get something like Equidry, to be fair. But I'm a fair weather rider these days |
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"we have the Equidry for Equestrian wear ! can ride in them and everything, great for the winter but a bit pricey at £200 quid plus a shot - they basically towelling inside and 100% waterproof over sized coat.
There are lots of different makes and prices vary
Primak did one at £45 but was only in purple, Matalan did one for a similar price but the people i knew who had those, they leaked at the seams.
they are great for the cold wet weather if your doing outdoor activities or having to sit and watch the kids and pretend your having a great time in a howling gale and torrential rain
If I rode often enough, I'd probably get something like Equidry, to be fair. But I'm a fair weather rider these days "
haha i only do indoor riding these days!! so the equidry would probably get in the way |
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"I see loads of younger girl wearing them after they've been to the horses in the mornings. I guess it's a cosy but quick drying option "
my daughter wears hers all the time, they are really cosy - i found them too hot to work in to be honest |
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"I see loads of younger girl wearing them after they've been to the horses in the mornings. I guess it's a cosy but quick drying option "
I'll let them have that. Earlier, I was sat outside a chippy and a pub in one of our nearby pit towns, well away from the horses.
I did see a man with a flat cap and whippet |
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E genuinely used one of ours to walk to and from hotel to sex club
No trying to find appropriate space in the club to change upon arrival ,
or prior to departure of club to get back
Warm both ways
Stayed Dry as it was a bit drizzly on way back from club to hotel , at which point J wished he had one
And when we were there , they just hung it up near the entrance for us
Not going to a club without one ever again !
Dry robes are now a thing |
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By (user no longer on site) 21 weeks ago
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I have one but i use it when i go wild swimming or paddle boarding not going to tesco for shopping lol but with all the rain we have been getting its probably a good idea |
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"YouTube…
“Dryrobe” by Goldie Lookin Chain
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Here’s the full lyrics.
If you go down
The shops in slippers and pyjamas
You’ll know Hunter welly boots aren’t just for farmers
A symbol of status that you can wear, made like a bin bag full of pubic hair
You don’t dress like a dentist when you drive a boat
But I wears it like it’s a normal coat
At the football when little Timmy’s in goal other parents look at me like I’m an asshole
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
If you don’t like the look you are a Dryrobophobe
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
But it won’t fit in my fucking wardrobe
I was wearing my wetsuit in the local swimming pool
Saw a Dryrobe so I threw away my cagoule
Villages towns parks across the land
Whose coats that jacket and what’s the brand
It’s a Dryrobe
And I wears it with pride on the school run not at the seaside
I don’t care
As you stand and stare
‘Cause I know you got yours at Mountain Warehouse
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
If you don’t like the look you are a Dryrobophobe
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
But it won’t fit in my fucking wardrobe
Like Harry Potter’s Invisibility cloak
But you can still see me and I look fucking dope
Like Batman with a Batman cape
I’m walking my dog smoking my vape
Naked underneath wore it straight out the shower
And other dog walkers are scared of its power
Made for beaches or after swimming in lakes
I wears mine down Parsons when I’m inviting cakes
I like getting noticed
I’m living life large
So I bought another Dryrobe in camouflage
Almost did a jizz when I took it out the box
And it looks even better with a fresh pair of Crocs
Went down Jackson Bay just to watch the tide
Saw you wearing d Dryrobe snide
Was it Begatta or Two Bare Feet
It looked pretty good but it will never beat my
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
If you don’t like the look you are a Dryrobophobe
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
But it won’t fit in my fucking wardrobe |
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"YouTube…
“Dryrobe” by Goldie Lookin Chain
Here’s the full lyrics.
If you go down
The shops in slippers and pyjamas
You’ll know Hunter welly boots aren’t just for farmers
A symbol of status that you can wear, made like a bin bag full of pubic hair
You don’t dress like a dentist when you drive a boat
But I wears it like it’s a normal coat
At the football when little Timmy’s in goal other parents look at me like I’m an asshole
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
If you don’t like the look you are a Dryrobophobe
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
But it won’t fit in my fucking wardrobe
I was wearing my wetsuit in the local swimming pool
Saw a Dryrobe so I threw away my cagoule
Villages towns parks across the land
Whose coats that jacket and what’s the brand
It’s a Dryrobe
And I wears it with pride on the school run not at the seaside
I don’t care
As you stand and stare
‘Cause I know you got yours at Mountain Warehouse
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
If you don’t like the look you are a Dryrobophobe
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
But it won’t fit in my fucking wardrobe
Like Harry Potter’s Invisibility cloak
But you can still see me and I look fucking dope
Like Batman with a Batman cape
I’m walking my dog smoking my vape
Naked underneath wore it straight out the shower
And other dog walkers are scared of its power
Made for beaches or after swimming in lakes
I wears mine down Parsons when I’m inviting cakes
I like getting noticed
I’m living life large
So I bought another Dryrobe in camouflage
Almost did a jizz when I took it out the box
And it looks even better with a fresh pair of Crocs
Went down Jackson Bay just to watch the tide
Saw you wearing d Dryrobe snide
Was it Begatta or Two Bare Feet
It looked pretty good but it will never beat my
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
If you don’t like the look you are a Dryrobophobe
Dryrobe, Dryrobe
But it won’t fit in my fucking wardrobe"
They also sell a compression type bag for it to go in …. No need to hang in wardrobe ( think I’ve admitted too much now ) |
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Other brands are Also available !
As a sea swimmer ( was all year round until so
Much sewerage made it a local health hazard - Still - Southern water you CEO needs to be jailed)
I
Have a one it’s great to go from the beach in Southsea into my van and home
It’s useful |
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By *luefire2Couple 21 weeks ago
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Look on that famous social media site that starts with F ends in book....for the "dry robe wanker" page.
I mean, do you really need to wear a camo dry robe walking around pets at home? They look ridiculous!
Unless you have been swimming in the sea/river/lake then there really is no need for one. There are these amazing things called "coats" for cold wet weather...they look better too!! |
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There's an amazing group on Facebook about people who wear dry robe (other brands available) basically taunting them for wearing the changing robes away from areas of water. Live and let live but amazing comments for pop corn action |
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By *i1971Man 21 weeks ago
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Been the fashion accessory down here for many years. Originally mainly confined to beaches or coastlines, but now to be seen in any town or village. Interesting to see people trying to walk in then when the winds are gusting |
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