Plus Size Deluxe Hooded Robe Costume

4 reviews for Plus Size Deluxe Hooded Robe Costume

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   E. Ibarra – October 11, 2013

   I read all the reviews so I knew this costume ran small prior to ordering it. I”m 5’11 and in barefeet this dress comes to the ground on me in a 1X size, so if you’re shorter expect to wear heels, if taller maybe order an extra size up to get some extra length. I wear a size 12 day to day (large shirts, 38C) and carry my weight around my mid -section and this size was just right (slightly tighter than the model in the picture). Any smaller and it might have gone on but it probably wouldn’t have looked very good. A size bigger probably wouldn’t have been too big, I think I would have been able to just use the draw string to pull it in. A lot of the reviews say the material isn’t stretchy…well it’s not exactly stretchy but it does have some give to it so there’s a little flexibility if you get the wrong size. Also, one review talked about the ribbon not being long enough….if you look at the photo closely you’ll see the ribbon is actually laced up every other loop and that’s how it arrives. If you want the ribbon to go through every loop on the front you’ll need some longer ribbon. Also, if you’re looking for sexy (cleavage) this dress will likely do it. If I pull it down far enough in the front that the laces are under my bust it sits the way it does on the model, if I don’t pull it down quite so far it’s more modest. Either way looks fine, it really just depends on where you want the laces to sit and how discreet you want to be. And the last thing I want to point out is that the sleeves are actually tacked in place to show off the red underneath – if you look at the photo it looks like the sleeves are folded back slightly on themselves and they do arrive that way with a small stitch to keep them in place. All in all for the price this is a good costume.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   porcelaingoddess – October 13, 2016

   I’m glad I read so many reviews before ordering this. They were so mixed, and it wasn’t the fault of the buyers. One buyer had bought two of them, one in each color, and they had a 4 inch difference between them. In the end I just guessed and I lucked out. I’m 5’6″, 190 lbs, yes, a delicate flower. I thought the 1XL would be just fine according to their sizing chart, I decided to go with the 2XL. My ‘difficult to fit’ area is my chest, it measures 44″. The 2XL fits nicely, though it still hangs down too far and reveals my bra, and my bra isn’t particularly tall, either. I can fix this by pinning the dress to my bra straps. The laces, if started from the top, DO NOT start far enough down, especially after I pinned it up by half an inch. I fixed that by starting the lacing on the third rung down. Cinching up the excess midriff material causes some, sort of odd, material bunching that continues upwards into the bust. Not a big deal in my book. This is a costume not a Mother-of-the-Bride dress. Some people complained the arms were too tight. My upper arms measure 13.5″ at the biggest part and it fit me fine, but I wouldn’t want to suggest this size if your arms are more than about 14″. It is quite long, but I think having it drag a bit just adds to the effect. It’s stitched and hemmed all around, some costumes are just left with raw edges. I liked that the sleeves had the fold tacked to hold in place, I had thought I would need to do that. The hood is roomy, you can place it however you like it and there’s plenty of room. The material is a nice weight, not like some of those non-hemmed costumes I mentioned. For the price, it’s excellent! I left off one star for the issues I stated.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Lethann – October 7, 2018

   So pleased with the quality of this robe! It’s a light polyester but sewn incredibly well except for one area: the loops on the front lacing. Before I even put it on one of the bottom loops wasn’t completely sewn in and was just a hanging string. The second time I tried it on noticed one of the top loops was already starting to pull loose. I’d not even tried tightening it and hadn’t even tied the lacing yet! I’m a busty woman (36DDD) but the fabric was by no means straining. There is plenty of room for a fuller figured woman with the robe itself but the lacing is really shoddy so I suggest either reinforcing it or getting your own corset to wear over the robe.As for fit, I’m 5’5” and wear size 14 pants, XL shirts (csection has led to tummy paunch issues), and 36 DDD bust. This fits me great but glad I got a pair of boots with a 2.5” heel or it drags the ground. It still drags a bit but not to the point of having to lift it or trip. If you are comfortable with 3” heels you’ll probably have no drag at all. (Ellie brand Amelia Victorian boots are what I got with a pair of red/black striped knee socks, looks amazing!)The sleeves take some getting used to as they are sewn to fold over and expose the red on top of your wrist but ‘twist’ back as it drapes down.The hood is great and holds its shape without much fiddling. Light enough I’m not baking but could fall back in a breeze or with lots of movement. Not a problem for me though.The neckline goes LOW so plan on some neck jewelry or something.Overall love this, just wish the lacing was sturdier.

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   ajetgirl – September 15, 2023

   I’m a larger 14. Bigger in the chest/ back. Narrow in the waist. 5’8. This hits the floor barefoot. Great quality. Colors are bright. Satin. Feels good against the skin. Ties at the waist with lace. Gives shape at the waist. Very appealing …can go use different ways when adding accessories. Bad/good/sexy witch. Will last for other seasons. If you’re closer to a 18 go larger. I could have gone done a size… but love the flow this gives me.