Midge,
I was going to point out to the Mexicans and dwellers in other sub-Antarctic states that not only are dressing gowns unnecessary in the habitable parts of Queensland (Toowoomba excepted), but that we had barely even heard of such outlandish attire. I am afraid you post has torpedoed that story. I just record the fact that I do not own a dressing gown, apart from a royal-blue silk one, which is really only suitable for wearing on second honeymoons in Phuket.