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A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment of various types, including:

• A gown worn as part of the academic dress of faculty or students, especially for ceremonial occasions, such as a convocations or graduations.

• A gown worn as part of the professional attire of a judge, barrister, or other professional.

• A gown worn as part of the religious dress of a cleric, chorister, monk, batizand, etc., in various faith traditions.

• A gown worn as part of the official dress of a peer or royalty.

• A gown worn in stories and role-playing games by wizards and other magical characters; similarly, the costume of an illusionist.

• A informal garment, such as a bathrobe, worn chiefly in the home.

• (Informal usage) Any long flowing garment; for example, a cassock is sometimes called a robe, despite the fact that the cassock is close-fitting.

• A robe is distinguished from a cape or cloak by the fact that it usually has sleeves.

See also

• Seamless robe of Jesus - alleged relic
• The Robe - film
• clothing
• list of hats and headgear