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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?
Because I am not count Dracula
There's one other thing that ended its use: it was used to concejal weapons. Some countries banned them just like wide brim hats (to see the face)
Some of us do.
That would be an interesting combination with my southern California uniform of flip flops board shorts and a tee
Capes are still part of women’s fashion. Though they are usually shorter and don’t go below the knee.
https://lacorine.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Classic-Wool-Cape_Chili-Red_05_2017.jpg
https://www.optimized-rlmedia.io/is/image/PoloGSI/s7-1485138_alternate1
I think the modern equivalent for a cloak is a long trenchcoat/raincoat. if you wear it open it sort of looks like a cloak. Also you could wear a poncho which can sorta look like a cape but isn’t too out of the ordinary for men to wear. https://weatherwool.com/cdn/shop/products/ponchoBlack_MG_0177-webcopy_720x.jpg?v=1620656484
"It is also better at keeping you warm"
Not even remotely accurate. I actually used to have a full size woollen cloak, and it is unbelievable how good they are at keeping out the elements. I have literally slept in the middle of a forest, in only jeans, a t-shirt, and that cloak, and I was toasty warm. I've sheltered through torrential downpours and snow storms in it. There is basically nothing as warm as a proper wool cloak.
Pretty cool topic! Superman, Batman, and Robin wore capes themselves too!
What would they say about capes?
I'd love to wear more capes and cloaks but unfortunately I, like the vast majority of people, am not Alan Cumming and will never be as cool as him.
Mostly because my cape is improvised and I need something to hold it in place, which usually means my pauldron, but I only wear that on special occasions. It also sheds a lot of lint.
