Five of the best winter dressing gowns

The mornings are most definitely getting colder, but while many of us have separate coats for different seasons we wear the same dressing gown all year round. This year, why not treat yourself to a nice warm bathrobe to keep those winter chills at bay...

1. John Lewis Luxury Towelling White Robe

Just like the little black dress, the fluffy white dressing gown is something of a classic – and you can always trust John Lewis to do the classics well.

This luxury towelling robe is made from 90 per cent super-soft cotton and is generously sized, with two big pockets, a belt tie and a snug collar. It's not pure cotton because there's a little bit of polyester used to lock the cotton in place, preventing shedding.

It has glowing reviews on the JL website, with one owner writing simply: "I've looked for ages for a decent dressing gown and really love this one. Very warm and comfortable."

BUY IT NOW: £55 from John Lewis

2. Land's End 11-Ounce Turkish Terry Calf-Length Robe

Another heavyweight cotton option, but this time for men, this garment is made from 100 per cent authentic Turkish terry cloth cotton for a luxury feel and great absorbency.

It comes in a range of muted tones, including blue, grey, dark red and dark green – and is described as having "no gap" fitting, so there's no need to get the next size up. Coming down to calf-height and with a big collar, it's ready to take on the coldest winter morning.

BUY IT NOW: £60 from Debenhams

3. Joules Idlewhile Party Dog Fleece-Lined Dressing Gown

Want something with a bit more character? The whimsical design on this neatly styled dressing gown is perfect for dog lovers.

It's made from polyester throughout, but has a high-quality feel – with a smooth outer fabric, a cosy fleece lining and a generous collar and hood to keep out the chills on colder mornings.

BUY IT NOW: £59.95 from Joules

4. Loungeable Boutique Full-Length Fleece Dressing Gown

If you want warmth and comfort on a budget, this economical option from Amazon could pass for something much more expensive.

With an enviable 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, the garment gets good feedback for warmth, comfort and its high-quality feel. It's also available in a range of colours, if white is too boring for you.

One owner wrote: "My good wife says that this is so very warm & also our dog likes to snuggle up on her lap while she wears it."

BUY IT NOW: £19.95 from Amazon

5. Pierre Roché Snuggle Fleece Hooded Dressing Gown

Staying warm and cosy in the winter months is a cinch with this fluffy, hooded robe for men.
Made from polyester flannel fleece, it offers good warmth without being bulky and is promised not to shrink, unravel or run.

Available in four sizes from medium to XXL, the robe has five stars on Amazon and one buyer said he was "snug as a bug in a rug".

BUY IT NOW: £21.99 from Amazon