I bought this as a special deal. Based on other reviews I went a size up to XL even though I usually wear a large.  It fit perfectly. Very soft and comfy without too much bulk.  I haven't had any of the blue fuzz everywhere that others complained about.  This robe hasn't shed at all.  I have been loving the robe until I spilled coffee on it yesterday and washed it. It shrunk!  One of the very thin inside ties also fell off in the wash so now I can't tie it securely.  It still fits buts it feels sort of awkward. The front doesn't overlap as nicely and it fall open letting the cold in more than I like.  It has a weird shape now- I think another reviewer mentioned this and I didn't understand what she meant until now.  I do not think it is worth the $50 asking price and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have paid $23 for it had I known what I know now.  What a shame.  It's a cute robe and I love the soft collar and pocket lining but it's not holding up.  I agree with others advice to order a size up if you buy one and wait for a sale price.