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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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[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Just out of curiosity because I see signs for it all the time, we went to Boot City yesterday.

The first thing you see when you go through the door as the overpowering smell of leather hits you is a massive row of cowboy hats that just keeps going and going.

It was not a pleasant experience overall. This was amusing, however:

I was hearing Jeff Foxworthy in my head. "If your living room furniture is made of cow horns..."

[-] OpenStars@startrek.website 2 points 8 months ago

Holy cow! Oh uh... no, I mean, I guess literally!? :-P

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

Holey cow. It's the only way they could get the rivets through the leather and horn.

[-] OpenStars@startrek.website 2 points 8 months ago

You know what I'm talking about!!

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