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Since discovering the joys of cloaks, I've wanted to wear one all the time now but struggling for clothes that don't look jarring with a cloak.

To be clear, I'm aiming for a "larp/fantasy" look, just some somewhat modern and comfortable clothes that would look good with a cloak.

Thanks in advance!

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[โ€“] autumn@reddthat.com 14 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Post a pic of the cloak in question! ๐Ÿ‘€

[โ€“] DrownedRats@lemmy.world 15 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

Haven't got any pics just yet! will get some next time I can get my mate to get a pic! In the meantime, it's an olive green woolen ruana style cloak. It's about knee length plus a little and has a loose fitting hood. It's amazingly warm. It's basically a wearable blanket!

Very similar to this kind of cloak except with a hood!

In all seriousness, cruella DeVille had some good looks to go with a baggy coat cloak look thing. Gloves different color from cloak.

[โ€“] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago
[โ€“] TheFriar@lemm.ee 9 points 11 months ago

Seconded. Iโ€™m very curious.

But as a shot in the dark, try some earth tones and natural fabrics like loose fitting/naturally dyed linens?

[โ€“] Chickenstalker@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

Mithril chain mail.

[โ€“] danhakimi@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago

There's no modern standard here. Cloaks are unusual, especially on men. Which is not to say you shouldn't do it, but that you should understand that you're in uncharted territory, developing an aesthetic that will be entirely your own. If that's sweatpants, tights, pleated cords, orange denim... you're on your own here.

Idk. Try corduroy and tweed. That could give a rustic effect.

[โ€“] detalferous@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago

Probably just sweat pants.

[โ€“] The_Eminent_Bon@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Those oversized T shirts that look kinda robe-y would work I think

[โ€“] SariEverna@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] DrownedRats@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Highly recommended! I made mine myself and it was very easy but you can probably buy one if you like!

[โ€“] SariEverna@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago

I hadn't considered making one, but I'll keep it in mind. I certainly don't have the mental bandwidth at the moment, but I imagine it's much cheaper than buying one.

[โ€“] Kiruko@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Let's face it. If you're wearing a cloak, you either need the hood up orrr you need a helm/hat.

[โ€“] morphballganon@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 11 months ago

Henleys, capri chinos, boat shoes or alpargatas, gold watch