I was drawn to this robe because I wanted a travel robe - a non-fluffy, packable robe.  It fits that bill, but it is so wearable, I am not going to save it for travel.  I never expected a robe to be so flattering - this one ties a little higher than normal, so has a slimming effect.  The attached belt is actually integrated into the back, so none of the sausage-with-a-rope-tied-around-the-middle look.  I agree that the bell sleeves are a bit of a nuisance, but I clipped them up when doing a few dishes and will probably install some kind of snap tabs - or maybe just shorten the sleeves.  I am short (5'1"), so I expected the sleeves to be long.  I usually take about a 12-14 and the Large fits me perfectly - plenty of overlap.

I ordered my daughter (in college) this robe in Red.  I think it will be one of those wardrobe essentials that she will wear forever.  It is well worth the price.