Silk Robes: The Designer Edit, From Loungewear to Outerwear

A silk robe is a wrap coat in silk, belted at the waist, and the best designer silk robes now work as outerwear as well as loungewear. Our lead is the Macgraw St Stephen’s Robe in printed silk faille, then the Alessandra Rich silk jacquard robe; browse every style in designer robes.

Key facts

• Searches: about 49,500 a month for silk robes and 8,100 for silk kimono robes
• Pieces in this edit: 8, from 5 houses
• Price range: $540 to $5,260
• Ways to wear: over a slip dress, over a suit, as a coat
• Care: dry clean, store hanging

The silk robe edit

1. Macgraw St Stephen’s Robe in Black Floral, $1,645

Black silk faille printed with small white florals, lined in red, with slit cuffs and a tie belt.

2. Macgraw St Peter’s Robe in Pink, $1,145

The Macgraw St Peter’s Robe in pink, the sister style.

3. Macgraw Verger Robe in Black with feather applique, $3,145

The Macgraw Verger Robe in black silk with feather applique, for evening.

4. Macgraw Cognac Robe in Black, $645

The Macgraw Cognac Robe in black, a simpler everyday robe.

5. Alessandra Rich Silk Jacquard Robe in Blush, $3,540

Alessandra Rich, silk jacquard in blush.

6. La DoubleJ Maiolika Robe in Multicolor Burgundy, $1,220

La DoubleJ Maiolika robe, a printed classic.

7. Dolce & Gabbana Majolica-print silk robe-style coat, $5,260

Dolce and Gabbana majolica print silk robe coat.

8. Doen Gisela Robe in Tulip Posy, $540

Doen Gisela robe in a tulip print.

How to wear a silk robe out

Belt it over a slip dress for dinner, wear it open over a white shirt and jeans for lunch, and layer it over tailoring as a light coat. The Macgraw robes are cut long, with a red lining that shows when you walk, so keep everything else plain. More printed pieces are in how to wear Macgraw prints.

Frequently asked questions

Can you wear a silk robe outside?

Yes. Designer silk robes in heavier cloths such as silk faille are made to be worn as light coats.

How do you wash a silk robe?

Dry clean it. If the label allows, hand wash cool with a silk detergent and dry flat.

What is the difference between a robe and a kimono?

A kimono has wide, square sleeves and no fastening; a robe usually has a belt and shaped sleeves.

What size silk robe should I buy?

Your usual size. Robes wrap, so they are forgiving.

Is silk faille the same as silk satin?

No. Faille has a fine ribbed texture and more body; satin is smooth with a sheen.

More: floral maxi dresses, Macgraw new arrivals and black lace sleeve dresses.

Sources and method

Brand facts come from macgraw.com (the About page and the product pages, read on 27 October 2026). Prices are the Coveti prices on 27 October 2026, and every piece listed was in stock at Coveti that day. Search demand figures are monthly averages from Google Ads keyword data. Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.