The Stuff My Dreams Are Made Of: Ulivary Kimono Robe & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #685
If you know me even a tiny little bit, you are probably aware of my passion for kimonos and robes. It is a love affair that began during my teenage years and has never once wavered in more than three decades. I have always had a collection of robes, kimonos, dusters, and long floaty garments occupying premium space in my closet.
As I have settled into my true midlife soul style, I find myself most comfortable and feeling most like myself when I am wearing a beautiful statement-making long floaty thing whether it’s a coat, a kimono, a long cardigan, a robe, a ruana, a poncho, or a dress worn as a duster. But of all the long floaty things that exist, kimono style robes are my absolute favorite.
Ulivary is a new brand specializing in gorgeous kimono robes with an intriguing East meets West aesthetic. The brand was founded in 2022 by two forward thinking women who wanted to create an authentic eastern design aesthetic that could be shared with the world. In an attempt to bridge the East and the West, co-founders Sharon and Rachel put their dreams into action to create something truly special.
When I was asked if I would be interested in reviewing a few ladies long robes from Ulivary, I didn’t hesitate for a moment to agree. I did, in fact, use the phrase “dream collaboration” in my response. And once I received my robes, I realized they truly are the stuff my dreams are made of.
I was able to choose three robes for review. I will share the other two on the next two Fridays. They came handsomely packaged with a beautiful thank you card enclosed. When I slid the first robe out of the tissue paper, I was stunned by the incredible softness of the silky fabric. All Ulivary products are constructed from high quality polyester charmeuse that is super soft, lightweight, and breathable with a texture very similar to natural silk.
The prints on each garment are exquisite with an abundance of florals, leopards, birds, and other stunning eastern inspired designs in their collections. I really struggled to choose just three so I sent them a list of eight and asked them to surprise me with whatever three they wanted to send.
Having recently developed a great love for the color teal and other related hues, I began my shopping experience by looking for a blue kimono. My list of eight kimono robes included three blue ones.
The robe I received is the Garden Crane Blue Kimono Robe. It is a delicious shade of teal with an elegant hand-painted design featuring cranes and Asian-inspired garden florals. The rich deep colors and the intricate print have the ability to transport you into a mysterious world of ancient Eastern art and culture. Each kimono robe features a collar loop for easy hanging, a removable coordinating waist tie, inside ties for secure closure, side hem slits, and a French seam finish. And the one-piece cut design of the sleeves shows the gorgeous print more completely. The robes are machine washable and wrinkle resistant but I have not laundered mine yet so I cannot report on how well they withstand the process.
Now don’t let the word “robe” trick you into thinking that these gorgeous garments are limited to indoor wear only. I layer these delightful dusters over just about anything I am wearing. They take the simplest outfits from bland to brilliant with my one comfortable and compelling addition. The relaxed fit and luxurious draping flow allow these kimono robes to be worn for many different occasions from bridal parties to slumber parties, from the bedroom to the beach, from lounging around to hitting the town.
Wanting the design and the print on my new kimono robe to really stand out, I layered it over a sleek column of black. I am always a fan of pattern mixing, so I chose black trousers with a subtle pinstripe print and a black ribbed knit turtleneck.
I rarely, if ever, wear coordinating fabric belts tied around my waist. But I almost always incorporate the matching waist tie into my outfit in some way. For this look, I wore the belt around my neck tied in a loose four-in-hand knot. I added my diamond hoops from Anjolee and my locket necklace which contains my family’s birthstones (three emeralds and one aquamarine) that Jeff brought home from Afghanistan for me in 2015. The print includes some lovely shades of soft pink and deep purple which coordinated perfectly with my pink velvet lace up booties and my new purple Teddy Blake bag.
This outfit is so good that I can see myself wearing it for so many different occasions. And it is incredibly comfortable, too. This is pajama dressing at its best!
If you love kimonos and robes and other beautiful flowing garments as much as I do, I highly recommend one of these stunning pieces from Ulivary. They also make wonderful gifts for any kimono robe loving folks like myself! Use the code SHELBEE at checkout for 20% off your purchase.
If you want to further explore the Ulivary brand, you can find them on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest. You can also check out their blog, East Meets West | Stories of Ulivary Designers, as well as this lovely review by my friend Lizzie in Lace.
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Outfit Details: Kimono Robe-c/o Ulivary / Pants and Turtleneck-Charlotte Russe / Shoes-Shoe Dazzle / Bag-c/o Teddy Blake / Earrings-c/o Anjolee / Necklace-Gift from Husband
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
23 Comments
Jennifer
This is a beautiful kimono!
Jennifer
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Thank you so much, Jennifer. These kimonos are so soft and luxurious. I am absolutely in love with them! The pictures don’t do it justice either. The kimono is even prettier in real life!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
What a beautiful kimono, I love the deep blue colour and I love the pinstripe trousers! And thank you so much for the feature!
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Thanks so much, Nancy! I am absolutely in love with these kimono robes! Wishing you a very merry new year, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
That is beautiful and I can’t wait to see how you style the next two too!
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Thanks so much, Joanne! The other two are equally beautiful! Wishing you a very Happy New Year, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
Beautiful! I have a small collection of long, flowy pieces, so I will be checking them out. Hope all is well with you!
xoxo
Michelle
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I have a very large collection of long, flowy things, as you know! LOL All is well here! I will be in North Carolina from February 18-25 but I am not sure of any detailed plans yet! But we definitely need a day of lunching and shopping!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
We definitely do! 😄
Michelle
Oh, and I ordered this one: https://ulivarylife.com/products/leopard-print-robe-kimono
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Ooooh, it is so pretty and the color palette is totally you! I can’t wait to see it on you! I hope you used my discount code for 20%!
xoxo
Shelbee
Di
That is a gorgeous kimono Shelbee, and you styled it beautifully! This does seem like a dream collaboration for you-what a nice bundle of Christmas presents. Hope you are enjoying your holidays and thanks for the inspiration and link ups through the year!
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Thank you so much, Di! Honestly, I cannot do justice to these gorgeous kimonos through photos! They are even more beautiful in person. Wishing you a blessed New Year, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Marsha Banks
Oh, Shelbee! This would be a shame to not wear outside the house! It’s gorgeous! I love it with the pink velvet shoes, too. How fun you gave them eight choices and asked them to surprise you! I’m glad you got this one and can’t wait to see the next two!
Thanks for the link up, my friend!
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Thank you, Marsha! It would absolutely be a shame to not show off these gorgeous robes in public! They are so silky and soft and just beautiful in every way!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Looking so very nice. Love the kimono, very nice. Thanks for all you do and Happy New Year to you and your family. Hope 24 is great for you.
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Thanks so much, Patrick! I appreciate you and your friendship! Wishing you a beautiful new year, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Katherines Corner
You look gorgeous in blue! Its your color my friend. I love how you own every outfit you wear, it’s yours, it’s you and it makes you look as though you could float . All the flowy dusters, robes etc. you wear are lovely and this gorgeous kimono is all you! How fun to get to review something thats is so wonderfully perfect for your style. xo
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much, Kathrine! I am sharing my next kimono robe in tomorrow’s post and I styled it with my new mala beads! They are absolutely perfect with it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jacqui Berry
Wow. This is stunning. I not only love the style but the colours too. You wear it well and I think the bag compliments it beautifully Shelbee xx Jacqui. Xx
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Thanks so much, Jacqui! The colors and prints and fabrics of all of the Ulivary robes are so beautiful! It really was a struggle to choose just three!
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
That’s such a beautiful robe…and very you! I love how you’ve styled it and added the gorgeous Teddy Blake bag!
Emma xxx
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Emma, thanks so much! I have been attracted to teals and blues lately and this robe is really a gorgeous color!
xoxo
Shelbee