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Cloaks are not practical compared to a heavy coat: it doesn't keep you as warm because there are no zippers or buttons to fasten it all the way, and you can't use your arms or hand at all with a heavy cloak on because it doesn't have sleeves, and it doesn't have any pockets.
If you want to wear it for the sake of fashion, go for it, but prepared to be frustrated.
This comment is in every thread about cloaks/capes
My cape-type-thing is thigh length & has little elbow height slits with flaps on them so i can reach out, up to my elbows. Also pockets.
It's awkward when i forgot I'm wearing it and try to sling something over my shoulder, but other than that rare occurrence it is excellent, daily fall wear for me.
9.8/10 seriously, my cape is great.
I could have used this pic a couple of months ago when I was arguing against a Lemmy who insisted that capes were a Greek/Roman invention and wearing them disappeared after the fall of the Roman Empire.
I tried to argue that capes were standard issue in the Civil War but couldn't get through.
I tell ya, there are some real nut jobs around here.
Just look at Washington crossing the Delaware. He's wearing a cape/cloak thing there
I linked a picture of a statue of Ulysses Grant with his cape and the reply was, well that was a General, not the average soldier.
Capes are authorized CURRENTLY to be worn by army officers in dress uniform. Obviously nobody does it because they're not rad enough, but they totally could. I bought myself a costume cape for funsies but haven't had the balls to wear it in public yet. My heelys grab enough attention.
Don't let them fool you. This is not what men want!
This is what men really want:
I have worn this as a costume and while it is a lot of fun - practical everyday wear it is not.
But did you forgo material possessions while wearing it? The. You wouldn't need it for practical reasons.
Practical reasons include fighting with a lightsaber dude. I swear jedi chose this outfit solely because they could use the force to stop it from bunching in multiple locations, slipping or knocking shit over. It also must become made of science fiction materials that have you not pass out from heatstroke or freezing to death by degrees.
Like it's not the least practical convention wear I've ever had since "being able to easily fit through a single door" has tripped me up before... But that doesn't mean it's good everyday wear.