Matching bathrobes for couples: ideas for pairs
Matching bathrobes for couples are one of those small details that make a shared sauna day, a wellness weekend or a Sunday morning together special. At the same time, many people worry that it quickly looks cheesy or that a model fits her but not him. In this guide we show you three ways to do the matching look, how to find sizes for two different bodies, which combinations from our range work and how to round off the look with hammam towels.
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What makes a matching bathrobe look
A matching look is not about looking like twins. It is enough if you can tell at first glance: these two belong together. With bathrobes, this works through three variables that you can combine freely:
- Model: same cut and same fabric
- Colour: identical or from the same colour family
- Pattern: same pattern in different colours
The more of these match, the more striking the matching bathrobe look. The fewer, the more subtle. There is no right or wrong – what matters is that both of you feel comfortable in your robe and really enjoy wearing it.
Three ways to wear matching bathrobes
1. Same model, same colour
The classic matching bathrobe look. It looks especially harmonious in a spa hotel or in photos. The downside: two identical robes hang side by side in the bathroom, and in the morning someone quickly grabs the wrong one. A small difference helps, such as a different-coloured towel on the hook above or a fixed hook for each of you. A small mark on the label also helps when you hang the robes in the cloakroom at the thermal spa. With this option, make sure the model is available in both sizes you need.
2. Same model, different colours
Our favourite option: you recognise that they belong together straight away, yet everyone has their own robe and there are no mix-ups. The Trimita Barok bathrobe, for example, comes in green, blue and red, each in S/M and L/XL. The distinctive Barok pattern links the two robes, the colour tells them apart.
3. Same colour family, different models
The most subtle option for matching bathrobes – and often the most practical. One of you likes it light because he goes to the sauna a lot, the other gets cold easily and wants something warm with a hood. Then you choose two different models in coordinated shades. That way everyone gets the robe that suits them, and together it still looks harmonious.
Combinations from our range
So you don't have to search for long, here is an overview of which of our models suit which option. All details are taken from the product descriptions.
| Combination | Sizes | Character | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 × Trimita Barok, two colours | S/M, L/XL | light, approx. 500 g, quick-drying | couples who often go to the sauna or travel |
| 2 × DOTWAVE, Rosé Grid and light blue | S, M, L, XL, XXL | heavy, approx. 1.6–1.7 kg, with hood | cosy evenings and relaxing at home |
| Trimita muslin Elephant + Zebra | S/M, L/XL | light, three-layer muslin, hood | friends, sisters, mother and daughter |
| Trimita Barok + DOTWAVE in a similar shade | depending on model | one light, one warm | couples who need different levels of warmth |
The Trimita muslin robes with hood are described as women's bathrobes. For a mixed couple, the Trimita Barok or the DOTWAVE bathrobe is therefore the obvious choice. According to the product description, the DOTWAVE is more for home and the relaxation area; it is heavy for the sauna bag.
The right size for two
With matching bathrobes, size is the most common uncertainty, especially if you are giving them as a gift. Two people rarely wear the same size, and not every model covers both. A few basic rules:
- Check sizes first, then choose colours. If one person is very tall or needs XXL, that narrows down the choice of model. The DOTWAVE goes up to XXL, Barok and muslin come in S/M and L/XL.
- Look at the length, not just the clothing size. According to the product information, the Barok is approx. 111 cm long (S/M) and approx. 114 cm (L/XL). A robe looks considerably shorter on a tall person.
- If in doubt, choose larger. A bathrobe may sit loosely. Too tight is uncomfortable and gapes open when you sit.
How to measure length and width correctly is explained in detail in the article Bathrobe size.
Rounding off the matching look with hammam towels
If you want to complete the matching bathrobe look, add suitable towels. That is not only nice but also practical: in the sauna everyone lies on their own towel, and the colours prevent mix-ups.
- Bathrobe and towel in the same pattern: With the Bathrobe & hammam towel set, the Trimita Barok bathrobe and hammam towel (180 × 100 cm) come in the same colour. Ordered twice in different colours, that gives you a matching look following option 2.
- A colour for everyone: The Ocean hammam towel (180 × 100 cm) comes in six colours: black, green, light blue, yellow, turquoise and dark blue.
- For the lounger for two: The Hammam towel set Couple contains 4 × Ocean and 2 × Ocean StayOn (200 × 70 cm) with a pocket for the backrest. Bought individually, the towels cost €209.40 together; in the set they cost €169.90.
Washing and caring for two
If you wear matching bathrobes, you will often wash both robes together. That works if the care instructions match. Barok and DOTWAVE are both washed at 30 °C. The difference: the Barok is air-dried, the DOTWAVE may go in the tumble dryer at a low temperature and takes longer on the line because of its weight. With different colours, also note: wash strong shades such as red separately from light items, especially for the first few washes. More on this in the article Washing a bathrobe.
Occasions for matching bathrobes
Bathrobes as a pair are a popular gift for a wedding or anniversary, for moving into your first home together, for Valentine's Day or for Christmas. They are particularly nice combined with a shared experience, such as a sauna day for two. Tips on giving them as a gift – from size to wrapping – can be found in the article Giving a bathrobe as a gift. Ready-made ideas are in our gift ideas for sauna and wellness.
Related reading: Going to the sauna as a pair: how to keep it relaxed for both · Hammam towel set Single or Couple: contents, savings and who it's worth it for · Giving a bathrobe as a gift: size, model and wrapping
Conclusion
Matching bathrobes work best with the same model in different colours: it is clear that they belong together, and there are no mix-ups. If your needs differ, choose two models from the same colour family. The key is to check both people's sizes first and then choose the colours. With matching hammam towels, it becomes a complete set for two for the sauna and home. You will find all models in the bathrobes collection.
Frequently asked questions
Which bathrobe is suitable for a matching look?
Ideally a model that comes in several colours and in both sizes you need. In our range, for example, that is the Trimita Barok in green, blue and red or the DOTWAVE in Rosé Grid and light blue.
Do both bathrobes have to look the same?
No. The same model in different colours or different models in the same colour family often look even more harmonious and avoid mix-ups.
How do I find the size when buying for two?
Go by body height and the desired length, not just the clothing size. If in doubt, choose the larger version – a bathrobe may sit loosely.
Are there bathrobes and hammam towels in the same pattern?
Yes, with the Bathrobe & hammam towel set, the Trimita Barok bathrobe and the hammam towel come in the same colour.
Can matching bathrobes be washed together?
Yes, if the care instructions match. However, it is better to wash strong colours separately from light items for the first few washes.
Personally written by Martin – founder of BeachAndSteam and sauna operator at Lake Kulkwitz for more than 18 years.