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?

  • @Hawke
    19•7 months ago

    Cars (and seatbelts) are the biggest reason I see. Cloaks:

    • get caught in the door,
    • take up a lot of space,
    • get tangled in seatbelts,
    • limit seatbelt effectiveness by padding the wearer with the excess cloth

    They’re great for pedestrians but not so much for motorists, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

    • @shalafiEnglish
      10•7 months ago

      I wear a poncho occasionally and it’s a pain for exactly these reasons.

      • @Hawke
        2•7 months ago

        Yeah, as one of the apparent neckbeards/weebs mentioned elsewhere in this thread I’m 100% speaking from experience there.

        I’m thinking I may acquire a nice ruana for when I’m driving…