cloaks

[scotrace]

I have a boat cloak like the one FDR wore in my closet. I was thinking the other day how wonderfully warm it would be around my shoulders in my dotage. I've also taken to wearing a shawl around the house on cold evenings after seeing Lincoln. Instant warmth.
I'm not brave enough to wear one out, mainly because the lining is red, and everyone would immediately think Dracula.

 

[Feraud]

Re: Bronx vs. Brooklyn. Brooklyn has gotten so hip over the last few years that wearing something "different" just seems much less outre than here in the Bronx. Bronx still has lots of gangbangers and such. But as I've said before, when I wear snazzy duds around here, I do get lots of very positive reactions, So there you are.

I live in Queens so strutting around in a cloak seems melodramatic!

 

[dhermann1]

I have a boat cloak like the one FDR wore in my closet. I was thinking the other day how wonderfully warm it would be around my shoulders in my dotage. I've also taken to wearing a shawl around the house on cold evenings after seeing Lincoln. Instant warmth.
I'm not brave enough to wear one out, mainly because the lining is red, and everyone would immediately think Dracula.

What FDR was doing wearing a cloak in my closet, I'll never know. :eyebrows:

 

[Sprinkles]

FDR looked pretty stylish in that cloak of his.

 

[Jeff M]

I've always liked the look of capes..and on occasion have tossed a woolen shoulder cape of my wife's over my shoulders when watching a DVD.
Be nice if they ever came back in everyday style...but I'd be surprised if they did.

 

[Edward]

Depending on where you wear your cloak, looking like Dracula would definitely get you laid.

Mrs Scotrace might be less than thrilled, mind.

What FDR was doing wearing a cloak in my closet, I'll never know. :eyebrows:

I thought it was Hoover was in the closet??

 

[tonypaj]

I've got a wool cape from Camargue, way down in Southern France, the horse country. My wife hates it. Good enough reason to wear it to the office tomorrow...

 

[Worf]

Unless I'm wearing a sword and a plumed hat think Cyrano De Bergerac, I'd not wear one. Of course the blade would get me immediately stopped by the Po Po who would demand I hand it over. In the Bronx no "gang banger" would mess with you cause they'd not know what you had underneath it. Unlike as portrayed in the movies or national media, real G's only resort to violence over money or personal beef. They don't go around killing outsiders as a rule. People do get shot and killed by accident occaisionally and that's when the big heat falls. I learned this growing up in the 40 Projects, but of course gun use was less prevelant then.

Worf

 

[Boyo]

40's Projects...Jamaica or Rockaways

 

[Worf]

40's Projects...Jamaica or Rockaways

There is ONLY ONE "40 Projects" South Jamaica, Queens, NY City. Named after P.S. 40 which still stands today.

Worf

 

[Shangas]

Outside of a really heavy blizzard or harsh European/Canadian winters, I don't see a situation where you could really wear one these days. Although I don't deny that they are really really awesome. Under the right circumstances, I'd probably put one on in a heartbeat.

 

[Peacoat]

I'm not brave enough to wear one out, mainly because the lining is red, and everyone would immediately think Dracula.

And that is a bad thing?

 

[Tomasso]

Wasn't there an episode of Seinfeld on this?

Seinfeld: Season 6, Episode 4 "The Chinese Woman" (13 Oct. 1994)

George: You know what this has to do with? The man in the cape. I bet you he is mixed up in this. I don't trust men in capes.

Jerry: You can't cast aspersions on someone just because they're wearing a cape. Superman wore a cape. And I'll be damned if I'm gonna stand here and let you say anything bad about him.

George: All right, Superman's the exception.

 

[Boyo]

There is ONLY ONE "40 Projects" South Jamaica, Queens, NY City. Named after P.S. 40 which still stands today.

Worf

South road and 160 st. ....Never stayed long but I've driven past a few times

 

[Jingo Mastapone]

Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt!

 

[dhermann1]

Actually, for a walk in the country, or into the woods, a cloak or cape can be very nice. The thing about them is that it's like having a little warm tent around you. Your arms are tucked inside, adding a whole level of heat retention. Quite cozy. And you can fantasize that you're a wizard.

 

[Worf]

South road and 160 st. ....Never stayed long but I've driven past a few times

I lived on South Road and 159th. Apt. 6A... It's a small world and that's no wonder...

Worf

 

[Feraud]

Cloaks and capes are too formal. Try a serape.

 

[dhermann1]

A serape! And when you come inside, you can use it as a table cloth!
What I wanna know is, when you buy a cloak, do they throw in the dagger for free? Or is that extra?

 

[Graemsay]

Fallow sell a summer cape and winter cape in denim.

I don't think that it's a look I could pull off.