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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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[-] Wrench@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

That would be an interesting combination with my southern California uniform of flip flops board shorts and a tee

[-] Gabu@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Short answer: because why would you?

[-] bufalo1973@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago

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)

[-] VanHalbgott@lemmus.org 1 points 8 months ago

Pretty cool topic! Superman, Batman, and Robin wore capes themselves too!

What would they say about capes?

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

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.

[-] marx2k@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Because I am not count Dracula

[-] FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today -1 points 8 months ago

Most people can probably afford pants, shirts, underwear, socks, and shoes then that's it.

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

I think this picture pretty much answers the question for you.

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