I have been looking for a "old style" silky robe with "arm pads".....I have given up......Then I ordered this robe and it has small arm pads to give a "balance" look.....And.....its washable!!......It looks like silk....feels like silk and you can wash it......I WOULD recommend....I am going to their website and giving a review there too as ......THIS WAS BETTER THAN EXPECTED.....I LOVE IT!....What a nice surprise!