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