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'''Cape''' can be used to describe any sleeveless outer garment, such as a ], but usually it is a long garment that covers only the back half of the wearer, fastening about the neck. They were common in ] ], especially when combined with a ] in the ], and have had periodic returns to ], for example, in nineteenth century Europe. ] ] wear a type of cape known as a ], which is worn for formal events outside of a liturgical context. The ] is a liturgical ] in the form of a cape. Copes are often highly decorated with elaborate embroidery. |
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Capes remain in regular use as rain wear in various ] units and ] forces, for example in France. A '''gas cape''' was a voluminous military garment designed to give rain protection to someone wearing the bulky ]s used in twentieth century wars. In modern times, comic-book ], such as Superman and Batman, are often depicted wearing capes. |
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In fashion, the word ''cape'' usually refers to a shorter garment and '']'' to a full-length version of the different types of garment, and though the two terms are sometimes used synonymously for full-length coverings, the shortest versions are never referred to as cloaks. The fashion cape does not cover the front to any appreciable degree. In raingear, a cape is usually a long and roomy protective garment worn to keep one dry in the rain. |
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In full ], ] frequently use the cape as a ], or to protect the wearer or the fine ]s of their ] from the elements, especially where a ] would crush--or hide--the garment. These capes may be short (over the shoulders or to the waist) or a full-length cloak. Short capes were usually made of, or trimmed in, ]; however, because fur is less accepted as a fashion accessory in modern times, other expensive materials are substituted for it, with an opulent lining and trim. Typical fabrics used are ], ] and ]. Capes are still authorized as an alternative to the more utilitarian ] for ] officers in ], formal evening uniform. |
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Caped overcoats were popular for men during the Victorian era, with some caped Ulsters featuring multiple layered capes, and the ] (both formal evening and working day variants) had a cape.<ref>http://www.fashion-era.com/Coats_history/cloak_costume_history_1.htm</ref> The Inverness coat is no longer commonly worn, and the Ulster lost its cape in the 1920s. |
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