We live in Wisconsin and the weather outside has been hovering near zero degrees.  This means it is also cold in the house. Cold permeates everything.  Changing clothes in the evening means that you are going to get a chill every time.  Throwing on this robe as quickly as possible shortens the time of being cold to nothing.  I wear it while watching tv in the evening and have never considered using one of those blankets with arm holes.  The robe keeps you comfortable, warm & functional.  I just bought another one for my daughter.