Pros:
・Simple and versatile for many costume ideas.・Fair quality for its price if worn for aesthetic / costume purposes.
・Hood is a good shape that frames your face they way it looks in movies, without obstructing vision / being unweildy / being annoying like some poorly-designed hoods are. Folds back nice and flat when down.
・Thin enough to be layered on or below other costume components without making you hot, but still thick enough to have some weight of its own and cover you alright.
・Roomy and long enough to cover you head-to-toe on top of other costume pieces. (Order your actual size; it's plenty big without you getting a size larger.)
・Blank slate, low-stakes starter piece, perfect for guilt-free customization and alteration.
Neutrals:
・Sleeves are mega spacious. Don't really stay when rolled up to elbows, but the fabric is thin enough where it's not too annoying either way.
・Generally large size. Order the size you think you are; don't order a size above. It's sized to fit comfortably over other clothing. I'm an M and I ordered an L; it touches the ground and hangs loose on my shoulders; would order an M next time.
Cons:
・Just a costume piece. Not for practical use.
・(design gripe) The tie in front is a simple ribbon tie. Closes edge-to-edge without overlap of the two sides, giving it a cheap costume look; not a cozy-traveller look. Even if the basic ties were placed further back toward the collar-bone area, it'd get a better close and immediately look a lot classier. I recommend just cutting the ties and customizing.
・Cheap, rough-feeling fabric on skin. Would not wear naked for extended duration.
・ Not weather proof. Fabric sits neutral-cool, not warm.
・Made in China.
Got it for Hallowe'en usage but also because I want a cloak to wear recreationally/around the house/to embarass my friends. For a costume, I like it. But the fabric is basic with that polyester, rough-in-the-fingers feeling. Medium-thin weave on the fabric, partially see-through when held against a light but perfectly fine for wearing. Not warm or wind-proof at all. For people who unironically want a cloak to wear to the corner store on a chilly day, look elsewhere. As a costume/prank garb though, I got my money's worth.
Would recommend to someone who wants a quick starting-point in their costume. For people more invested in quality cloaks, I would point them elsewhere. Overall satisfied for what it is.
Amy Smith
