Readers: This author is an historical tailor with YEARS of sewing to his roster-so judge the Review by that.
Onward-- I was seeking a Monk Robe{ age and aging eyes have ended my sewing days} to wear around the house, and when I got out in the New Plague & publick, I wished to be dressed well.
This garment is made in the correct fashion. This is NOT a tube of polyester sewn by a 10 yr China slave laborer who knows nothing. This is the correct 05 panel robe, with a demi lune hem. When you get it on, the excess tucks, as it should, neat and out of the way, at the sides. The Cowl is made correct for the Middle Ages. The fabrick is first rate, it appears course, but is good to wear.
To note; I am 05 ft & 08 inches tall. The robe fit well to the shoulders, under arms, and neck. The sleeves were very long. Easy; a French Cuff. The length was 04 inches too long. That is the 'easy part'. This garment must fit well around the upper body. The fullness should begin just under the arms; for this to fit correctly.
So, I hemmed mine up, and now it will not drag in the mud, nor trip me up using stairs. It should hang as does a pair of good dress trowsers to. BEWARE! Altering the hem line is NOT a job for an beginer. Understand the construction BEFORE you go to and alter this for length.
I cannot give this garment any higher rating--there are not words in the English tongue enough. IT IS NOT A HALLOWEEN PROP! It is a real and functional item of apparel. In sooth, I wear it now as I type this. The cowl I made the mistake of putting on the table after a run outdoors to the mailbox{ Yes, Virginia- the cowl is an item worn when you go out of doors, it is not, tho it has become, and indoor garment--think of it as a hat, with skirting}. Thus my Cat is curled up in it, purring madly, and fast to sleep. Hmm! do not Cats know comfort and quality? Perhaps that is the best Endorsement of this garment