Before deciding on this robe I had two VERY 'vintage' robes that I found myself in often if I didn't plan to leave the house for the day. One of these was made in the '70s, had a cool green plaid look, and would stand up on its own without me wearing it. It was previously owned by my Grandpa <an excuse that lasted about the first 2 months of marriage> 😂. The other was a thick, cotton, INITIALLY white, terry cloth that I was too stubborn to replace.I was very skeptical at first of how light tSee full review