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Introducing the best, most comfortable Monica Rose trend to date: Robes! Here's a quick, pro-robe argument: The silky staple's equally useful for bed or boat lounging, and it flows easily in the wind but also settles elegantly in air-conditioned environs. It gives off that enviable "I just rolled out of bed and into the lap of luxury" vibe, and it's far more swanky than a standard shirt-and-pants PJ set.
What exactly constitutes a robe? Our definition is loose, just like the article of clothing itself. Basically, anything long (or short!) and light with an open front counts. It's essentially a muumuu with even more airflow, and it's generally left untied. Occasionally robes have lapels, but these lapels are mostly useless. Honestly, robes have few rules. You can pick and choose how, why, and where you wear them.
In the gallery above, there's a selection of robes worn by famous women who know opulence. Their jackets have no structure, offer little warmth, and come in knits and silks. And they're just the thing for cosplaying heiresses and social media businesswomyn! Wear a robe like Kendall, Gigi, and Chrissy, and you'll be invited on a yacht in no time!*
*This is a statistically unlikely and highly unverified promise.