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What is the difference between a housecoat and a bathrobe?

Question #90509. Asked by maribeth_sites.
Last updated May 14 2021.

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Answer has 6 votes.

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Housecoat -- A woman's garment, usually long and loose, used for informal wear at home.

Bathrobe -- A loose-fitting robe worn before and after bathing and for lounging.


link https://kinnairdireland.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/the-difference-between-a-bathrobe-and-a-dressing-gown/

link https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2823460-Housecoat-vs-Dressing-Gown

Response last updated by CmdrK on Feb 01 2018.
Dec 30 2007, 8:24 PM
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Answer has 4 votes.
A housecoat is a loose dressing gown for women.
A bathrobe is a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim

link https://blog.vermontcountrystore.com/duster-popover-housecoat-robewhats-darn-difference/

Response last updated by CmdrK on May 14 2021.
Dec 31 2007, 3:47 AM
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