Why do superheroes wear capes? Because they look cool! In the Victorian era, ladies’ capes were often spectacularly trimmed with ribbons, ruffles, lace, and fringe.Ī cloak ranges from calf-length to floor-length, sometimes has openings for the arms, is more fitted and tailored than a cape, and more functional. Sometimes, they’re worn just to make a fashion statement. Capes are often more colorful than cloaks and made from a wider variety of fabrics. Capes are generally loose in front and fasten around the neck with a hook or ties. But capes and cloaks are actually different garments, the main differences being their length, style, and function.Ī cape is shorter than a cloak, reaching no lower than the hips or the top of the thighs. People often use the words cape and cloak interchangeably-after all, they are both sleeveless overgarments, and are both worn draped over the shoulders. People from every social stratum wore capes and cloaks, from commoners to ladies of fashion, wealthy aristocrats, and kings and queens. They were worn from ancient times through the early 20 th century. (Read on for an excerpt.)Ĭapes and cloaks have a long and colorful history. So, I had Jonathan give Mina a cloak-and a very special moment in my story was born. They wore cloaks and capes instead, sometimes designed to match their gowns-creating a new fashion statement. ![]() I decided to have Jonathan give Mina something similar.Įxcept, in the Victorian era at the time in which the novel is set, the puffed sleeves of women’s gowns were too big to fit into the sleeves of a coat. I’ll never forget the time he presented me with a gorgeous white wool winter coat with a fur collar and trim-I adored it. Bill enjoyed surprising me with heartfelt and often extravagant gifts. ![]() So, I took some of the wonderful qualities of my husband Bill and gave them to Jonathan. ![]() I realized that if Jonathan wasn’t worthy enough, it was my fault, and I needed to fix it. I told my son Ryan, “Dracula is way more awesome and worthy than Mina’s husband Jonathan.” Ryan replied: “And whose fault is that?” However, the story was designed to be a love triangle. I couldn’t help falling a little bit in love with Dracula myself! In the book, my heroine Mina Harker falls madly in love with Dracula, a brilliant, charismatic, devastatingly handsome being who may not be the evil monster everyone supposes. When I was writing my novel Dracula, My Love, I came to a crossroads and knew I was in trouble.
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