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?
Cars (and seatbelts) are the biggest reason I see. Cloaks:
They’re great for pedestrians but not so much for motorists, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
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…
Batman.