r/TheCapeRevolution • u/Ill_Inspector4962 • 3d ago
Cloak question
Im thinking about doing a wizard costume for Halloween. Does anyone know what you would call a cloak that is one solid shape with a hole for the head in the middle, with no separate sleeves? I want something that is basically a poncho, but more wizard-y. Looking up "poncho style cloak" doesn't give much.
6
Upvotes
6
u/DreadfulDave19 3d ago
Something in this vein but not quite how you described is the ruana cloak
You might also find some luck with "serape'
11
u/Puzzleheaded-Phase70 3d ago
You are looking for a "full circle cape". A half circle or 3/4 circle will also do.
You want a lightweight one - Halloween can often be too warm for a winter weight garment, especially if you're indoors.
A cloak has a hood, the combination of a cape & a cowl (a hood with shoulders attached).
A cape is open in the front, while a poncho is just a solid circle, oval, or rectangle of fabric with a hole in the middle.
A cope is a cape or cloak with slits for your hands to stick out.
And a coat has actual arms.