March 21, 2012

Yes or No

I was wasting some time over at my friend, Maxminimus’ Tumblr page and spotted a link to this monstrosity in the comments. OMGYes, you read that right. It’s a navy peacoat cape! For men. Men who wear hard soled shoes with bright yellow shorts. Men who should not be spending $895 on something that is so completely idiotic that it looks like a 1900’s nurse’s cape. capeWhat’s even worse is that it’s for sale at the venerable clothiers, Brooks Brothers.  They’ve obviously lost the plot. Men-outfit-936-zoomI am not sure what I’d do, besides laugh out loud, if I saw someone walking down the street wearing this. Thoughts?

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  1. mamacitaMarch 21, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    While I certainly won't be buying one, I'm actually glad that Brooks Brothers is branching out into more high-fashion territory. This is one of those "directional" pieces that will have influence beyond its actual sales.

    I think it can't be a bad thing if tailoring becomes a bigger trend than, say, cargo shorts. I'm already excited that regular men's swim trunks are making a comeback in place of those sloppy, baggy board shorts. It's all part of the same trend, I think.

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  2. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsMarch 21, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I could not agree with you more, it is ugly. I personally love and appreciate fashion, good tailoring, and qualiy clothing. But I am not in favor of clothing that makes people look like clowns.

    Perhaps this is a new line of couture for Brooks Brothers?

    Have a great night, Elizabeth

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  3. The Devoted ClassicistMarch 21, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    It is just wrong in so many ways.

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  4. flwrjaneMarch 21, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Oh God bet I'll see some version in Georgetown.

    I'm kind of embarrassed for BB.

    xo Jane

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  5. JMarch 21, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    I find the shorts and shoes so much more troubling than the cape.

    The cape, you could imagine you are a super hero. Disguised as a sailor. And rescue people, or cats, or something. The shorts/shoes combination, you just can't even pretend those away.

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  6. elsinwmsbMarch 21, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    All I can say is Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha.

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  7. vicki archerMarch 22, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Love a cape, love a pea coat... together... not so great... WIsh I had the legs to wear those shorts!!! xv

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  8. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    I saw this...how horrible is this I thought. Stunned. Thought someone has slipped a mickey in my lunch time drink before heading into BB. TDC is so correct.

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  9. MJH Design ArtsMarch 22, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I'll go with Vicki Archer's comment....is it possible that over a tailored suit, the cape might look a little better? Just a thought. Mary

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  10. Bonnie GMarch 22, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I think that what they combined the cape with makes it look even more ludicrous!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    The cape is ludicrious.

    However, Bermudian men wear shorts and hard-soled shoes - though never lace-ups with no socks - has to be loafers.

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  12. MarchelineMarch 22, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    The cape itself is a bit odd, but would look much better on someone NOT wearing ridiculous yellow shorts.

    The price is beyond stupid, even if the buttons were made of solid gold.

    The ad is obviously aimed at people with so much money they just don't care any more.

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  13. Anchor CottageMarch 22, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    At least he is wearing it with a straight face!!

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  14. Thomas HogglestockMarch 22, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    That would be a big No. It reminds me of Elaine's "urban sombrero" if you remember that episode of Seinfeld.

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  15. ArchitectDesign™March 22, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    I surely wouldn't wear it but I have to admire the man who does! Let your freak flag (har hard) wave!

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  16. KarenaMarch 22, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    An excellent example of trying way to hard to "stand out from the crowd"!
    No, please no.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  17. peggy braswellMarch 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    OH My...I am with you Meg, this is dreadful styling as well as the cape! A NO..lace up hard soles with yellow shorts + cape? xxpeggybraswelldesign.com.

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  18. MarkMarch 22, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    My feelings about this brings to my grandmother's exprexxion- "Wouldn't wear something like that to a cat fight (or skunk rassle)"

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  19. ADGMarch 23, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    It's never a waste of time to go to my blogs. Looky at what all y'all learned as a result.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    It looks like a parody of something fashionable and useful.

    Horrible mess this.

    Hugs to Connor.

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  21. GiuseppeMarch 24, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Hasn't anybody noticed the pith helmet yet?

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  22. sewprimitive karenMarch 24, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    The lady looks a lot nicer in hers, not to mention her entire outfit :-).

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