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Why don't we wear capes/cloaks anymore? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 8 months ago by balderdash9@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I understand that modern outer layers are more functional. A leather jacket, for example, can be dressed up or down so as to be worn in a variety of situations. It is also better at keeping you warm.

However, I think capes/cloaks are more aesthetically pleasing garments. It also feels good to have the fabric flowing around you as you walk. But what do you think?

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[-] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago

I bet men could, too, with a suit on a formal occasion.

I disagree. I think some men could pull this off, but it would mostly come across as cartoony in most circumstances. Even 3-piece suits are seen as too formal/old-fashioned by people.

Where I could see cloaks looking fashionable and natural is in milsurp/gorpcore inspired outfits. Something like This cloak is pretty damn interesting and would look just fine On this outfit Or this one

[-] Sotuanduso@lemm.ee 8 points 8 months ago

How are those words real?

[-] zeekaran@sopuli.xyz 6 points 8 months ago

Military surplus

Gorp is a hiker snack. So it just means hiker core.

[-] Sotuanduso@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago

Thanks, now it makes some sense.

[-] RainfallSonata@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

I'm in an urban center where you still see a fair amount of suits downtown during business hours. Honestly, capes or cloaks with the outfits you linked I would just assume were blankets and I'd expect to be asked for change...I mean, I see that already, every day. It's an "interesting" look alright.

[-] GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

DERELICTE

[-] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 8 months ago

Am I that out of touch with fashion lmao.

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