Vx Intimates 3028 Charmeuse Short Robe with Belt and Inside Tie

What it is

The Vx Intimate 3028 is a women's short wrap robe made from charmeuse, closed with a self-fabric belt at the waist and a second tie on the inside of the wrap. There are no buttons and no zip: the left front panel crosses over the right, the inner tie anchors the crossover underneath, and the outer sash holds everything at the waist. The sleeves are cut wide in a kimono line and finish near the elbow with a banded cuff, and the hem falls around mid-thigh on the models in our gallery. It sits in the robe part of our lingerie range rather than with heavier loungewear, because the fabric is light and fluid rather than warm and substantial.

About the fabric and the construction

Charmeuse is a satin-weave fabric, which describes how the threads are interlaced rather than what they are spun from. In a satin weave the warp threads float over several weft threads before being tied down, so most of what your eye and your skin meet on the face of the cloth is uninterrupted thread. That is where the liquid shine comes from, and it is also why the reverse side of a charmeuse panel is noticeably duller than the front. The same structure makes the cloth heavy in drape but light in hand, so it falls close to the body and moves in loose folds instead of holding a shape.

The gallery shows the construction clearly from several angles. A self-fabric band runs around the back of the neck and down both front edges, forming a shallow shawl collar that frames an open V at the chest. The sleeves are set wide at the shoulder, taper very little, and are finished with a band at the cuff that matches the collar. The sash threads through openings at the side seams, which is why it can be tied in a flat bow at the front or knotted to one side without pulling the robe out of line. The inside tie is the detail most people miss in photographs: it is a short ribbon sewn into the wrap that fastens before the outer belt goes on, and it is what keeps the under-panel from drifting open when you move.

Product specifications

Colour and size selections for this listing are the ones shown in the options on this page; those are the definitive list, and the gallery is there to show you how each finish reads under studio light.

How to wear it and look after it

Put it on in two steps rather than one. Slide both arms through the sleeves, bring the inner panel across your body and fasten the inside tie first, then cross the outer panel over the top and secure the sash at the waist. Fastening the inner tie before the belt is the difference between a robe that stays put and one that gradually works its way open, and it is the reason this style carries two closures instead of one.

For care, follow the sewn-in label on your garment, since that is the instruction written for the exact fabric you receive. As general handling for charmeuse: wash cool by hand or on a delicate machine cycle inside a mesh bag, use a mild detergent, skip the bleach and the fabric softener, and let it drip-dry or lie flat away from direct heat rather than going into a hot tumble dryer. If it needs pressing, use the lowest iron setting and work on the reverse side with a cloth in between. Satin weaves snag easily, so keep the robe away from hook-and-loop fastenings, rough-cut nails and ring settings, and hang it on a smooth or padded hanger instead of folding it under heavier clothes.

Who it's for

This is a cover-up for adults 18 and over who want something light to throw on over sleepwear, not a warm bathrobe. It suits the moment between getting out of bed and being dressed, a morning coffee, a hotel room, or getting ready with company in the room. Because charmeuse packs down to almost nothing and shrugs off creases better than cotton, it also travels well in a small bag. The gallery deliberately shows the 3028 on both straight-size and plus-size fit models so you can see how the wrap and the sleeve read on different frames before you choose. It makes a straightforward gift as well, particularly in the white and silver finishes, which is why short satin robes turn up so often in bridal-morning and anniversary photographs.

Be clear about what it is not. Satin-weave cloth is smooth rather than absorbent, so this is a robe to wear over dry skin, not one to step into straight out of the shower. It has no pockets, no hood and no insulation. If you want warmth or a towelling finish, this is the wrong style for you, and we would rather say so here than have it arrive as a surprise.

Good to know

• This listing is for the 3028 robe and its matching self-fabric belt.
• Screens render satin differently depending on calibration and lighting; a shine this strong photographs brighter than it looks in a room.
• There is no hood, no pocket and no lining — it is a single layer of charmeuse throughout.
• Intended for adults 18 and over, and not a toy or a child's dressing-up garment.
• Orders leave us in plain outer packaging with no product imagery and no reference to the contents on the outside.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Vx Intimate 3028 stay closed?

It closes with two ties rather than one. A short ribbon sewn inside the wrap fastens the under-panel first, then the self-fabric sash goes around the waist and holds the outer panel over the top, so the crossover is secured at two points instead of relying on the belt alone.

What is charmeuse, and is it the same thing as satin?

Charmeuse is a type of satin weave, so the two words describe the structure of the cloth rather than the fibre it is made from. It has a glossy face, a duller reverse, and a soft fluid drape that falls close to the body, which is what gives this robe its liquid look in the photographs.

Is the 3028 robe machine washable?

Follow the sewn-in care label on your garment, as that is the instruction written for the exact fabric you receive. As general practice for charmeuse, a cool delicate cycle inside a mesh bag with mild detergent and no bleach, followed by drip-drying away from direct heat, is the gentlest approach.

What colours is this short robe shown in?

The gallery photographs the 3028 in black, white, espresso brown, red and silver. The colours and sizes you can actually order are the ones listed in the options on this page, so use those selections as the definitive list.

How will my order be packaged?

Your order ships in plain outer packaging with no product imagery, no brand marks and no description of the contents printed on the outside.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.