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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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[-] JayObey711@lemmy.world 12 points 8 months ago

I'm getting into sewing right now. A cape will be my first project. Imma wear the shit out of my cape. Luckily I live in a place where people don't really care about what you wear. I've seen capes in the wild before.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

My wife sewed herself a very nice hooded cape/cloak years ago that she used to wear over her coat in winter to keep herself warmer. I'm not sure what happened to it, but it was a very long time ago.

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