Journal, October 25, 2026, 6 min read
Silk robes for bridesmaids and the maid of honor
Real silk robes for bridesmaids cost $245 to $395 each, against $20 to $40 for polyester satin. They make sense for the maid of honor, the mother of the bride and a small wedding party, in black, powder pink or champagne. Order four to six weeks before the wedding.
Bridesmaid robes are usually bought in bulk, in polyester satin, with names printed on the back. They cost $20 to $40, look it in photos and rarely get worn again. This guide is for the other buyer, the bride, maid of honor or mother of the bride who wants real mulberry silk for a small group, or for one or two people, and is willing to spend $245 to $395 a robe. If you need ten matching robes at $25 each, we are not the right shop, and it is better to know that now.
Who real silk robes make sense for
Silk is worth the price when the robe is a gift, not a uniform. The most common cases we see are a bride giving a robe to her maid of honor and mother, a mother of the bride who wants something better than the group order, and a small wedding party of three to five where each bridesmaid gets a keepsake. In each case the recipient keeps wearing it after the wedding, which is the whole point of buying silk over satin.
Which silk robe for which person
| Robe | Silk and length | Colors | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestaglia Capri | 19 momme, above the knee | Nero, cipria, champagne | Maid of honor and bridesmaids, three colors to match a palette | $265 |
| Mattina Bridal Silk Robe | 19 momme, short, lace sleeves | Avorio, champagne | The bride | $245 |
| Vestaglia Lunga Portofino | 22 momme, floor length | Nero, avorio | Mother of the bride, or the bride for portraits | $395 |
The Capri is the practical bridesmaid choice. It comes in black, powder pink and champagne, so a group can match without everyone wearing the same shade, and it is short enough to work in while hair and make-up are done. The bride then stands out in the ivory Mattina, which is the only robe in our range with lace sleeves. Our silk bridal robe page compares the Mattina and Portofino in more detail.
What does a bridesmaid robe cost in real silk?
Polyester satin robes start under $30. Real mulberry silk robes start in the low hundreds and reach well beyond $500 at couture houses. Ours are $245 to $395. For a group of four Capri robes the total is $1,060, so many brides buy silk only for the maid of honor and mother and give the rest of the party something smaller, such as a pair of silk stockings from $45 or a piece from our lingerie gifts edit.
How to size robes for a wedding party
Robes come in two sizes. S/M fits US sizes 0 to 10 and L/XL fits 12 to 16. They are cut generously through the shoulder, so a guess is rarely badly wrong, but ask each person for her usual dress size. Anyone between sizes should take the larger. The Fit Promise on a first order includes one free size exchange, which matters when you are buying for people who are not there to try the robe on.
When to order, and what to wear under
Order four to six weeks before the wedding. Express shipping within the US takes 2 to 4 business days, and shipping is free from $150, so a single robe ships free. That leaves time to steam the silk and swap a size. Under the robes, bridesmaids can wear anything, while the bride puts on her lingerie first, see bridal lingerie and the best underwear for a backless wedding dress. Plan the morning around the chair too: if you are still booking, a salon search such as find a hair stylist for the wedding morning helps you lock the schedule before you choose when the robes must arrive.
Caring for silk robes after the wedding
Hand wash in cold water with a silk detergent or dry clean, and dry flat in the shade. Silk robes survive years of use if they are not wrung or tumble dried. Our guide to how to care for silk has the steps, and it is worth sending to your bridesmaids with the gift.
Questions we hear
The most common question is whether silk is really needed. For the bride, the maid of honor and the mother it is a good use of money, since these are the people who wear and keep the robe. For a large group on a tight budget, satin is the sensible choice, and a lace piece or silk stockings for the closest friends makes the better gift. For a gift that suits any age, the luxury silk robes for her edit shows how to choose between lengths and weights.
Questions
What robe should a maid of honor wear?
She usually wears a robe that matches the bridesmaids but stands slightly apart, such as a silk robe in a deeper or contrasting color. Our Vestaglia Capri in nero, cipria or champagne is $265 and is real mulberry silk.
Are silk robes worth it for bridesmaids?
They are worth it for the maid of honor, mother of the bride and a small party, because the robe is worn long after the wedding. For a large group on a tight budget, polyester satin at under $30 is the practical choice.
How much do bridesmaid robes cost?
Polyester satin bridesmaid robes cost about $20 to $40 each. Real mulberry silk costs more. Ours are $245 for the short bridal Mattina, $265 for the Capri and $395 for the floor length Portofino.
What color robes should bridesmaids wear?
Choose a color that matches the dresses or the palette, and keep the bride in ivory or white. The Capri comes in black, powder pink and champagne, which suit most palettes and photograph well together.
When should I order bridesmaid robes?
Order four to six weeks before the wedding. Express US delivery takes 2 to 4 business days, leaving time to steam the silk and make one free size exchange if someone needs a different size.
