[Oldsarge]

Whether one is willing to wear a cape in public or not, it is undeniable that they are dramatic. Perhaps then, the OP should be asking himself whether what he really wants is drama. Personally, having dealt with 12-year-olds for most of my working life, I find drama highly over-rated. Strolling down an alpine lane, sweeping into the lobby of the Met, striding through London fog, riding horseback into a small town through a thunderstorm . . . all of these are good uses for a cape, IMO. Showing up for work? A dinner with friends? Painting watercolors of spring flowers? Uh-uh.

 

[Alexander Kabbaz]

On the topic of "shall":

https://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/shall_we_abandon_shall/

Sad. Quite sad.

 

[Oldsarge]

I would say his trousers are too light colored. A darker brown or forest green would be better. As to headgear, the cap will do though a Tyrollean might be better in the hills. Down in the low country he's go it right. Thumbstick or blackthorn walking stick if you are negotiating rough ground or those deadly European cobblestone streets, especially when it's raining.

Perhaps this is fine in rural Europe. In rural America? Don't, just don't. And it's definitely not a city look.

 

[Oldsarge]

Perhaps you have answered your own question. In shiny black, the Citroen DS is a pretty dramatic car as is the Peugeot 404 convertible.

 

[Onlyseriousfeedbackplease]

Sir: As one born two ages ago, I trump you. You are lying in your summation. Some say capes are not correct. Others say they are.

Some say Republicans are right. Others say Democrats are right (or is that left?) Well, in either case, opinions are the right of the beholder.

Be sure to post a photo of you in your cape.

I must give you rigth. Thanks for your support !

 

[paololital]

If you like capes that much wear them, and don't worry about what other people think. It could become a trademark thing for you, which isn't necessarily bad. If you are an architect or something similar you can get away more esily with weird or unusual things (I am in the field and I can attest it's like a circus out there).
About your pic: I don't think this one looks bad. But: drop the walking cane, unless you have a limp leg (I have, and sometimes I wish I had a walking cane!). Also, a scarf is redundant as it should not be needed when you are wrapped nicely and cozily in wool.

 

[Oldsarge]

I know almost nothing about European shoes and very little about English ones. However if I were in Europe, in the countryside and wanted to wear a cape I would most likely choose suede chukka boots, just because. Unless of course it was wet. At that point I would break out the Wellingtons.

 

[Oldsarge]

To a funeral? Hmmm . . . Yes, I believe that is one other occasion appropriate for a cape. Not here in Southern California, of course. We consider a black Hawaiian shirt suitable for mourning but in more civilized parts of the world, yes, indeed.

 

[zzdocxx]

I would say sure go ahead and wear a cape.

But let me make a suggestion, just wear it a bit hanging or wrapped to keep the cold out, just don't look too precious and or like an attention wh__e, if you know what I mean.

Tell you what, in my work environment it can get rather cold, and as I am dressed in scrubs I have no problem with wrapping a blanket around my shoulders. It is not an uncommon sight worn bundled or loose.

I realize it is in no way a formal environment, but the point I am making is that is worn as a functional piece.

For that matter, I have no problem while seated at a show or on a plane, with throwing my jacket over myself to keep comfy.

So don't worry about it too much, who knows, maybe you'll attract some weird vampire chicks.

Not to offend any vampires that may be reading, I meant weird in a good way.

SO JUST WEAR IT, OK ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ?

Please post some more pictures and also of the vampire chicks.

 

[Onlyseriousfeedbackplease]

Dolce & Gabbana : Fall / Winter 2012

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Dolce & Gabbana Cape for Men Fall/ Winter 2012
Somehow I am totally in love with this :
Stylish, elegant, a bit casual.
What makes this cape even more attractive :
it has a lining of thick grey material.
I think though this is cool for a young lad.
Not for older men.

 

[Shaver]

onlyseriousfeedbackplease; you spend even more time logged-on to this forum than I do - that's a truly admirable commitment :icon_smile_wink:

In a completely unrelated matter; I wonder if any of our members have encountered the concept of a chat-bot? Or perhaps the Turing test?

 

[Balfour]

^ Touche.

 

[mrp]

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Dolce & Gabbana Cape for Men Fall/ Winter 2012
Somehow I am totally in love with this :
Stylish, elegant, a bit casual.
What makes this cape even more attractive :
it has a lining of thick grey material.
I think though this is cool for a young lad.
Not for older men.

I think you need to obtain one of these, please post some photos once you have it.

 

[Howard]

Click on the photo to make it bigger
and see it better please

It looks more like a coat wrapped around the shoulders.

 

[Howard]

Didn't fictional characters throughout the 20th century wear capes?

 

[Balfour]

Aargh. Shaver - perhaps we should not feed the ----

 

[Onlyseriousfeedbackplease]

It looks more like a coat wrapped around the shoulders.

You have given me a clue. Thank you.

 

[Alexander Kabbaz]

you spend even more time logged-on to this forum than I do - that's a truly admirable commitment :icon_smile_wink:

You can say that again!

you spend even more time logged-on to this forum than I do - that's a truly admirable commitment :icon_smile_wink:

Puppet on a string. :devil:

 

[Onlyseriousfeedbackplease]

I would say sure go ahead and wear a cape.

But let me make a suggestion, just wear it a bit hanging or wrapped to keep the cold out, just don't look too precious and or like an attention wh__e, if you know what I mean.

Tell you what, in my work environment it can get rather cold, and as I am dressed in scrubs I have no problem with wrapping a blanket around my shoulders. It is not an uncommon sight worn bundled or loose.

I realize it is in no way a formal environment, but the point I am making is that is worn as a functional piece.

For that matter, I have no problem while seated at a show or on a plane, with throwing my jacket over myself to keep comfy.

So don't worry about it too much, who knows, maybe you'll attract some weird vampire chicks.

Not to offend any vampires that may be reading, I meant weird in a good way.

SO JUST WEAR IT, OK ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ?

Please post some more pictures and also of the vampire chicks.

Perhaps without knowing but you have given me an important clue. Thanks !

 

[Balfour]

^ I think I've been alive to your game from pretty much the beginning. But in a perverse sort of way, I do find this thread entertaining.

Chatbot obtains material for a cape: