When it comes to good old-fashioned Hollywood glamour, few items of clothing embody it quite as well as the boudoir dressing gown. Whether simple and silky or elaborate and embellished, the best boudoir dressing gowns provide the luxurious opulence of the ‘golden era’ of Hollywood.
More than this, they allow us a way to connect with our sensuality and beauty in a private and luxurious way that few other pieces of clothing truly can.
What is a Boudoir Dressing Gown?
The Boudoir dressing gown is a sensual and glamorous style of robe to wear at home while getting ready, or as a way to ‘dress up’ for a romantic night in. These dressing gowns come in a variety of styles, the most iconic of which is probably the silk kimono or sheer fabric and feather trim style.
Top 10 Best Boudoir Dressing Gowns
We have reviewed 10 of the best boudoir dressing gowns that represent some of the most beautiful on the market right now. Whether you prefer over the top opulence or simple elegance, you will find one of them to your taste.
1. Agent Provocateur Rozlyn Gown
Review
British lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur is known across the world as a producer of luxury lingerie. Founded in 1994, they specialise in luxury, and their style is unashamedly sensual and sexy.
Today, they have 13 stores across the world and one of the most widely known lingerie brands in the world, second only to Victoria’s Secret. Agent Provocateur designs celebrate the female form in all its glory, and this robe is no exception to this rule.
Sweeping to floor-length, this black robe is a love letter to 1950’s chic couture. Made with stunning French Leavers lace and sheer tulle, it has a satin sash and satin lapels.
Lightweight, soft, and sheer, this boudoir dressing gown screams opulent sensuality… it even has a matching lingerie set to finish the look off to perfection. Bold and sexy, this robe can bring out the seductress in anyone.
Composition:
Shell: 100% polyamide. Lace Trim: 100% polyamide
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Agent Provocateur:
2. Gilda & Pearl Reverie Robe
Review
Founded in 2011, American brand Gilda & Pearl favours vintage-inspired designs and materials. Inspired by the costumes of Hollywoods classic ‘Femme Fatales”, their pieces are exquisitely designed, expertly crafted, and stunningly beautiful.
Made with the most delicate Leavers lace and trimmed with silk, this gown could have been conjured from the dreams of a thousand would-be 1950s Hollywoods starlets.
Entirely sheer and nude-toned with gold embroidery and a white silk sash, this piece is exquisite, opulent, and altogether indulgent. Although incredibly revealing, the subtle shimmer of the fabric will ensure you feel stunning!
Like the starlets of the silver screen, this robe is both bold and subtle; you can’t help but feel sexy while wearing it.
Composition:
70% Polyamide, 30% Silk
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Gilda & Pearl:
3. Myla London Estelle Road Long Gown
Review
Myla London has a truly stunning range of lingerie that pays homage to its British roots with iconic range names like Covent Garden and Primrose Hill.
This boudoir dressing gown is a classy and beautiful fusion of Hollywood glamour and 70s design. The sheer, soft tulle is a delicate shade of peach which gives it a gently feminine look, while the silk trims and sash add a touch of luxury.
It’s the oversized, laser-cut embroidered flowers add such wonderfully eye-catching structure, especially as it nears the floor and kicks out the hem.
With a fresh and funky feel, this robe embodies youthful feminine sexuality. It feels fresh, innocent, yet empowering enough to put a spring in your step.
Composition:
70% Polyamide, 30% Silk
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Myla:
4. Carine Gilson Skyfall Long Robe
Review
Designer Carine Gilson began her career in the 1990s after graduating from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. After studying fashion, she found a love of lingerie which fused with her passion for her craft; both endure to this day.
Her dedication to producing high-quality, beautiful lingerie has made her brand synonymous with luxury. The Skyfall robe is a perfect embodiment of Carine Gilson’s style.
Made of fine satin silk and Caudry lace it is emblazoned with a delicate, floral pattern and holds an exquisite silhouette. If you’re quite modest, this gown is for you. It is sensual, feminine, and attractive but not sheer.
The gown can be paired with a matching slip dress but needs no bolstering. When you pull this robe on, you cannot help but feel soothed, balanced, and empowered.
Composition:
100% Satin Silk
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Carine Gilson:
5. Fleur du Mal Cillis Lace Robe
Review
Inspired by powerful and empowered women, Fleur du Mal was founded in 2012 by Jennifer Zuccarini. The brand celebrates unashamed femininity, which is clearly demonstrated in the design of their stunning pieces.
The Cillis lace robe is pure Fleur du Mal – sheer, knee-length, and trimmed with silk. It is indeed very sexy and striking. Fleur du Mal note that this can be worn as a boudoir gown or as a gown worn over clothing when you go out. They also offer a matching short slip for a sultry after-dark look.
However you choose to wear this gown, it will make you feel every inch the sophisticated, sexy socialite with the world within your reach!
Composition:
Silk 100%, Nylon 51%, Rayon 26%, Cotton 23%
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Farfetch:
6. Agent Provocateur Sapphira Gown
Review
British brand Agent Provocateur has a reputation for breaking from norms to produce truly stunning pieces. Their vampy and unabashed approach to sexiness has often raised eyebrows. Still, no-one could deny the quality of the lingerie and clothes that they produce.
The Sapphira gown is no exception and a perfect example of how Agent Provocateur blends the expected with new, fresh ideas. Designed to resemble a dress rather than a classic dressing gown, this is an item which straddles both worlds.
This gown is made of shimmering striped Lurex in bronze and navy blue and could indeed function as a dress. The plunging neckline and slit in the front emit a provocative air, with lace-trimmed bottom adding a touch of delicacy. The overall result is delightful.
Composition:
100% Polyamide
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Agent Provocateur:
7. Olivia von Hale Capability Envy Gown
Review
Perhaps gaining inspiration from living in Shanghai for over three years, designer Olivia von Hale returned to London to create the nightwear range that she always longed to see. Her collection inspired by 1920s icons such as Coco Chanel, boost her items with a character, making them look attractive are unique.
This robe is made of the finest silk and has simple elegance in both its form and silhouette. The design is intricate, bold and almost Versace-esque with the gold and navy pattern with its bold, block gold cuffs.
The matching gold nightwear set truly finishes the look, but this robe can stand alone with ease. In fact, if you are a fan of opulent luxury, there are very few robes which will serve you as well as this one.
Composition:
100% Silk
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Olivia Von Halle:
8. Pleasurements Amoralle Sumptuous Lace Robe
Review
Amsterdam-based brand Pleasurements is all about the power and pleasure of sensual underwear. Celebrating alluring female couture, they produce lingerie, nightwear, and lingerie-inspired fashion to die for.
This modern brand found a cult following among the young and fashionable. The Amoralle robe is a perfect example of their work. The soft lace that makes up this robe is a delicate shade of dusty purple that they dub ‘Cappuccino’.
The pattern of the lace gives it texture and movement, as does the lace fringe. Sheer and sleeveless, this robe is nothing like many of the boudoir gowns on the market right now. Nonetheless, it is feminine, delicate, and incredibly sensual.
The lace, in particular, feels lovely against the skin and will give you endless delight. In fact, it would be a challenge to take a twirl in this robe and not feel truly magical.
Composition:
100% Polyamide
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Pleasurements:
9. Rosamosario Nuditá Ricca
Review
Italian luxury brand Rosamosario is being hailed as the new embodiment of Italian artistic talent. Led by founder Carlotta Danti, the brand follows in the footsteps of traditional sartorial Italian ateliers while still producing innovative and forward-thinking designs.
Unlike many brands, Rosamosario is very inclusive in its sizing (just one more reason to love them!). The Nuditá Ricca robe in deep red, finds a perfect balance between sheer and solid, giving it a warm, enchanting look.
Falling just under mid-calf with short, ruffle embellished sleeves and a silk belt, this boudoir gown is the perfect embodiment of feminine sexuality. Both delicate and bold, subtle and vibrant, it not only looks stunning but makes you feel stunning too!
When you’re draped in this boudoir dressing gown, you will delight in its light, ruffled, silky material.
Composition:
100% Silk
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Rosamosario:
10. I.D. Sarrieri Midnight Delights
Review
I.D. Sarrieri’s mission is to champion a return to glamour and promote true femininity. They crave for the wearer of their garments to feel genuinely sexy and empowered. They do this by blurring the lines between lingerie and ready-to-wear fashion with stunning expertise.
Every single piece they produce is unique and designed to be truly special. The Midnight Delights robe is a perfect example of what makes this brand so unique.
Using cascading tulle and Chantilly lace (which is a staple of their designs) this robe is truly majestic. The tulle is so fine that it almost has no colour, and only the black seams and embroidered floral patterns make it appear solid.
The close-fitting body, flowing skirt, and bell sleeves add a touch of delicate femininity to the bold and sensual design to make this robe truly unforgettable.
If this gown were not made of such sheer material, it could easily be a vintage-inspired summer dress. If you wore a simple slip dress underneath, you probably could!
Composition:
51% Polyamide, 32% Viscose, 8% Elastane, 9% Polyester
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at I.D. Sarrieri:
Conclusion
Modern women desire to be reconnected with their sensuality and experience a little luxury in their day-to-day lives. I feel this is why sensual items like boudoir dressing gowns are becoming very much back in fashion.
The delicate and expensive nature of many of these gowns may seem daunting. Still, with proper care, the best boudoir dressing gowns such as these can be a fantastic investment in yourself.
More than this, they represent the little luxuries that we should not deny ourselves. Indulging in beauty is something that we should all do now and then. In private, wearing beautiful items such as a boudoir gown, we can choose which genuinely represents our inner feelings.
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