There is something about a good dressing gown that elevates slopping around in pyjamas to an art form. Conjuring images of Hollywood stars of yesteryear and of country house stays that necessitate monogrammed, pipe-edged silk nightwear, done well, they can be endlessly stylish as well as being exactly the thing we want to wear all the time – most especially when worn in the vicinity of a fireplace with something spiced and steaming hot in hand. Dive into the world of snug sophistication as we unravel the top picks to make your winter evenings extra enchanting. As an aside, they happen to work beautifully as Christmas presents too – who would ever be disappointed with a beautiful dressing gown?

By Nancy Alsop
December 2023