The Water Resistant Cape: Yay or Nay?

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

from Talbots-

Our eye-catching cape in bright apple red combines a definite style statement and water-resistant practicality. Coated cotton drapes beautifully for an easy silhouette.

Cape with fold-over corduroy collar
Snap placket hidden front zip
Snap closure flap pockets
Center back vent with snap closure
Neck darts and center back seam for shaping
Water resistant coated cotton

Length: Misses 28"; Misses Petite 28"
Shell: 100% cotton Trim: 98% cotton/2% spandex
Lining: 100% polyester
Wash cold - tumble dry low
Imported

Ladylaughsalot · ‎06-01-2010

Nay for me.

OKPrincess · ‎03-10-2013

Maybe in a different color. I like the front better than the back in red.

GAQShopr53 · ‎07-27-2015

I like the collar but Nay for me!

ItsME · ‎03-10-2010

Fashion statement? If it's your thing. Water protection? Nay. Arms and head are totally exposed.

Montana · ‎03-09-2010

I like the style, but it is not long enough. I would want it to fall at least mid-thigh. Love that shade of red too.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Someone unpack this for me.

‘Water Resistant’ means it’s raining.

If it’s raining that hard, wouldn’t your legs/bottom get wet

due to the shorten length?

I live in North Texas...doesn’t rain that much...

so I apologize for my silly question!!

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

Definite YAY!

I used to have one very similar. It was also red, but mine had a hood. Got a lot of wear out of it.

Trying to remember when I bought it ... I imagine it was around late 90s. Got it at Daffy's .... a store I loved that went out of business around the same time as Filene's and Lohmann's. Last time I wore it was at a football game out at Notre Dame in 2006. I got some sort of stain on it and ended up throwing it away.

The same day I bought the cape, I bought a long (calf length) reversible raincoat (purple/black w/hood) that I'm still wearing. For a raincoat ... it's really dramatic / dressy.

I have a "thing" about rainwear and umbrellas. Never leave home w/o it!