Advice on casual clothes to wear with a cloak?

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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autumn@reddthat.com · 14 pts · 2y (4 replies)

Post a pic of the cloak in question! šŸ‘€

DrownedRats@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y (2 replies)

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!

half_built_pyramids@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y

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

WarmSoda@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y

Ehh

TheFriar@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 2y

Seconded. I’m very curious.

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

Chickenstalker@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y

Mithril chain mail.

danhakimi@kbin.social · 4 pts · 2y
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detalferous@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y

Probably just sweat pants.

Kiruko@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y

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

The_Eminent_Bon@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y

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

SariEverna@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Well now I want a cloak.

DrownedRats@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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

SariEverna@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 2y

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.

morphballganon@lemmynsfw.com · 1 pts · 2y

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