Inverness Cape?

**Panache** · 28th February 25, 07:28 AM

An option for Inverness capes here in the states

https://www.historicalemporium.com/s...Inverness+cape

Cheers

Jamie

**jsrnephdoc** · 28th February 25, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

An option for Inverness capes here in the states

https://www.historicalemporium.com/s...Inverness+cape

Cheers

Jamie

Way, WAY back when I lived in San Jose, my only knowledge of the Inverness Cape came from very vague recollections of images of Sherlock Holmes, and of course those always focused on his funny hat.

My "needs" (if there really ARE any) are for a garment that can keep me warm in the sometimes frigid Montana winters (of course a week ago we transitioned quickly from 5 ft of new snow on the ground and 0°F temps to 56° yesterday and rapidly disappearing snow). Anyway, I'm seeking a very heavy and lined wool garment.

But thanks so much for the suggestion. I'm crafting my next visit to Scotland, and visiting a shop where I can obtain a tailored for me cape will be on the punchlist.

**Panache** · 28th February 25, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by jsrnephdoc

Way, WAY back when I lived in San Jose, my only knowledge of the Inverness Cape came from very vague recollections of images of Sherlock Holmes, and of course those always focused on his funny hat.

My "needs" (if there really ARE any) are for a garment that can keep me warm in the sometimes frigid Montana winters (of course a week ago we transitioned quickly from 5 ft of new snow on the ground and 0°F temps to 56° yesterday and rapidly disappearing snow). Anyway, I'm seeking a very heavy and lined wool garment.

But thanks so much for the suggestion. I'm crafting my next visit to Scotland, and visiting a shop where I can obtain a tailored for me cape will be on the punchlist.

I saw that the wool ones had good reviews from those who experience winters of similar ferocity to yours

https://www.historicalemporium.com/store/006669.php

Cheers

Jamie

**JPS** · 28th February 25, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

I saw that the wool ones had good reviews from those who experience winters of similar ferocity to yours

https://www.historicalemporium.com/store/006669.php

Cheers

Jamie

The latest review is even from someone calling himself "a serial kilter".

**kilted2000** · 28th February 25, 02:25 PM

Have you seen this offering from a US-based retailer? I've ordered from them before. https://www.scottishtradingcompany.c...ndex&cPath=150

**Hirsty** · 28th February 25, 05:59 PM

An alternative which I pilfered off a naval officer - the Duffel Coat. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duffel_coat

**Tomo** · 1st March 25, 02:57 AM

When it gets a bit chilly (often down to -25c / -13f here in Estonia) I wear a vintage Crombie overcoat, picked up on eBay for 20 quid when was invited to a winter wedding in Prague a few years back. The bride (my sister in law) had specially asked me and her father to wear our kilts.

**RGM1** · 1st March 25, 06:04 AM

Interesting thread. I am unlikely to acquire a cape, however, if I do this dialog would be helpful.

**Pleater** · Yesterday, 05:56 PM

Today was the last folk club for this season, it is held only in the winter.
The afternoon was fairly warm and sunny so I decided to delve into the wardrobe and test out some garments other than my woollen winter coat.

A full length cloak of deep blue velvet lined with red satin was just about adequate - fine before the sun set but it needed to be drawn close after dark.
I do miss the days of less conventional dressing.

Much of the impact of the opening minutes of 'The Muppet's Christmas Carol' is, I feel, down to Scrooge's cloak viewed from just above ankle level swirling around his feet as he strides along the cobbled streets.

Anne the Pleater