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Cloaks generally fasten at the neck or over the shoulder, vary in length, from ankle all the way up to the hip, mid calf being the normal length. They may have an attached Hood , and may cover and fasten down the front, in which case they have holes or slits for the hands to pass through. OPERA CLOAK In full Evening Dress , Ladies and Gentlemen frequently use the cloak as a Fashion Statement , or to protect the fine Fabric s of eveningwear from the elements, especially where a Coat would crush--or hide--the garment. Opera cloaks are made of quality materials such as wool or cashmere, velvet and satin. Ladies may wear a short (over the shoulders or to the waist) cloak usually called a Cape , or a full-length cloak. Gentlemen wear an ankle- or full-length cloak. Formal cloaks often have expensive, coloured linings and trimmings such as Silk , Satin , Velvet and Fur . IN FICTION Cloaks are a staple of the Fantasy genre, usually associated with Witch es, Wizard s and Vampire s. Such cloaks are often Magical ; for example, they may grant the wearer Invisibility . SEE ALSO
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