{ "id": "black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-xl", "sku": "black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-xl", "title": "Black Hooded Velvet Cloak Size XL", "slug": "black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-xl", "price": 47.99, "currency": "AUD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "capes-masks-and-accessories", "category_label": "Capes Masks And Accessories", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://costume.net.au/dropship-images/capes-masks-and-accessories/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l/main-black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l.jpg", "https://costume.net.au/dropship-images/capes-masks-and-accessories/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l-2.jpg", "https://costume.net.au/dropship-images/capes-masks-and-accessories/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l-3.jpg", "https://costume.net.au/dropship-images/capes-masks-and-accessories/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l-4.jpg", "https://costume.net.au/dropship-images/capes-masks-and-accessories/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l-5.jpg", "https://costume.net.au/dropship-images/capes-masks-and-accessories/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l-6.jpg", "https://costume.net.au/dropship-images/capes-masks-and-accessories/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l-7.jpg", "https://costume.net.au/dropship-images/capes-masks-and-accessories/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-l-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "Thin velvet, a hood and satin neck ties give this long cloak a simple starting point for themed dress up.", "description": "Start with the outfit you want to build\n\nA fancy dress idea can be easy to picture and harder to put together. You may know you want a dark, hooded look without wanting a costume that only works for one occasion. A black hooded velvet cloak gives you a starting point that can suit several themes.\n\nThis cloak is listed for vampire, witch, wizard and magician outfits. Halloween and masquerade parties are natural uses, while a suitable Book Week theme, birthday party or Christmas dress-up event may also call for a long black cape.\n\nThe useful question is whether its shape, fabric and length suit your plan. This page sells Size XL, with a 170 cm measurement from collar to hem. Before choosing it, look at the size chart in the photos and think about where the hem will sit on you.\n\nWhat this cloak includes\n\nThe product is a black velvet cloak with a hood and satin ties at the neck. Those are the listed features. The velvet is thin, which is worth noting if you have been looking at photos of heavier costume garments elsewhere.\n\nThe neck ties are the fastening. The hood forms part of the cloak, but its measurements are not given by the maker. There are no listed details about an adjustable hood or other fastening systems, so do not base your choice on those features.\n\nTreat this as the cloak part of your outfit. No additional costume pieces are listed. If your plan calls for a mask or other accessories, check those separately rather than assuming they come with the cape. Knowing what you need before ordering helps avoid a last-minute gap in your costume.\n\nUnderstand the length before choosing\n\nLength is one of the most useful facts in this page. The cloak measures 170 cm from collar to hem. That is a garment measurement, not a measurement from the top of the hood, and it should not be read as a guaranteed fit.\n\nThe supplied size guidance lists a wearer height of 170 to 190 cm. Towards the lower end of that range, the cloak reaches the ground. Towards the upper end, it sits shorter. The same garment can therefore create a different look on different wearers.\n\nThat difference matters when you picture your outfit. A ground-reaching cloak has a different outline from one that finishes higher. Neither is automatically the right choice for every costume.\n\nCheck the size chart in the photos before ordering. If you are comparing this with another cloak, make sure both products measure from the same point. A collar-to-hem measurement and a total length that includes the hood are not directly interchangeable.\n\nWhat Size XL tells you, and what it does not\n\nThis page sells Size XL. That label identifies the option on offer, but it does not replace the measurements or the size chart. Costume labels can be less useful than the actual garment details when you are deciding how something may sit.\n\nUse the listed height range as guidance, not a promise. The maker does not supply body measurements, shoulder width or hood dimensions. If any of those details are central to your decision, do not fill the gaps with assumptions.\n\nOther sizes, where stocked, are selected with the Size option on the page. Check your selected option before completing the order, especially if you have been moving between product photos or comparing several products.\n\nFor this cloak, the strongest starting points remain the Size XL label, the 170 cm collar-to-hem length and the photo size chart.\n\nSet the right expectations for thin velvet\n\nThe fabric description is plain: thin velvet with satin neck ties. There is no supplied fibre composition, fabric weight or lining information. Velvet describes the fabric here, but it does not tell you the exact fibres used to make it.\n\nChoose this long velvet cape as a costume piece rather than as an outer garment for warmth. The maker does not make claims about insulation, weather protection or breathability. It also does not provide a quality grade.\n\nIf fabric thickness is important to your outfit, keep the word “thin” in mind as you compare options. A photo alone may not tell you that. Reading the description alongside the images gives you a clearer basis for choosing than judging the appearance in isolation.\n\nMatch the cloak to your theme\n\nA vampire costume cloak is one listed use, but the product is not limited to that idea. The black colour and hood also suit the listed witch, wizard and magician themes. Your other clothing and separately chosen pieces will decide the overall result.\n\nFor Halloween, start by deciding what your costume needs from the cape. Is the hood important to the look? Do you want a long outline? Will the listed length work for you? These practical questions are more useful than choosing by a theme name alone.\n\nA masquerade party cape may need to fit a dress code, so read the invitation before buying. For a school play or Book Week outfit, check what the role actually calls for. A black hooded cloak can suit some ideas well without being the right answer for every event.\n\nThink about the setting, not just the photo\n\nCostume photos capture a still moment. An event involves moving around, sitting down and spending time in the outfit. If the supplied guidance suggests the hem will reach the ground on you, consider that when deciding whether this length suits your plans.\n\nLook at the venue and the activities you expect. A stage appearance, a party and a short photo session can ask different things of a costume. This is not a promise that the cloak suits every setting, but a reason to compare the garment with your actual use.\n\nSafety also matters. This is dress-up clothing, not protective clothing. Keep costumes, wigs and capes away from naked flames and heaters. Do not assume that a costume has flame-resistant properties when no such claim is given.\n\nKeep care simple and gentle\n\nThe stated care instruction is hand wash only. Do not treat this as a machine-washable costume. Thin fabric deserves gentle handling, so avoid harsh rubbing when cleaning it.\n\nFollow any further care directions supplied with the garment. The maker does not give a wash temperature, detergent requirement or ironing setting, so those details should not be guessed from the word velvet.\n\nAllow the cloak to dry fully before storing it. Keep it in a clean, dry place and away from heaters. Packing away a damp costume is not a useful shortcut when you want it ready for another occasion.\n\nIf you are considering a change of mind return, check the return conditions before washing or wearing it. Returned items must be unworn, unwashed and in their original packaging.\n\nPlan delivery around your event date\n\nFancy dress purchases often have a fixed deadline. A party or performance will not move just because an outfit arrives later than expected, so allow for the full dispatch and delivery periods.\n\nWe dispatch within 2 working days. Delivery then takes up to 7 working days by tracked courier, Australia only. These are separate stages, so do not count only the courier time when working back from your event.\n\nAllow time after arrival to check that you received the option ordered and review the cloak against your plans. Ordering ahead gives you room to deal with a question before the day you intend to wear it.\n\nAlthough prices may be shown in different currencies, the delivery service stated for this item is Australia only. Do not assume that a displayed currency means delivery is available to that country.\n\nBuying it as a gift\n\nA hooded cape can be a useful gift for someone who enjoys fancy dress, but sizing still needs care. A broad costume idea is easier to match than an exact fit, so check what the recipient is planning before choosing.\n\nIf possible, compare their needs with the photo size chart rather than relying only on the Size XL label. The listed height guidance and collar-to-hem length give you something concrete to discuss.\n\nKeep the original packaging and remember the return window. Change of mind returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery when the item is unworn and unwashed. That period starts at delivery, not at the date of a later party or gift exchange.\n\nThe short version\n\nChoose this black hooded velvet cloak if your fancy dress plan calls for thin velvet, a hood, satin neck ties and a long cape shape. This page sells Size XL, measuring 170 cm from collar to hem.\n\nCheck the photo size chart, consider how the length may sit on you and plan any other outfit pieces separately. Hand wash only, keep it away from naked flames and heaters, and allow for both dispatch and delivery.\n\nIf it is not right, the stated change of mind conditions apply. Faulty or damaged items are put right under the Australian Consumer Law.", "llm_summary": "This black hooded velvet cloak is sold in Size XL for fancy dress. It has thin velvet fabric, a hood and satin ties at the neck. The collar-to-hem length is 170 cm. The supplied size guidance lists a wearer height of 170 to 190 cm, with a ground-reaching result towards the lower end and a shorter result towards the upper end. Shoppers should check the size chart in the photos before ordering. Suggested uses include vampire, witch, wizard and magician outfits, Halloween and masquerade parties. Hand wash only. Fibre composition, weight, country of origin and hood dimensions are not specified by the maker. This is costume clothing, not protective clothing. Delivery is Australia only.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns for items that are unworn, unwashed and in their original packaging, buyer pays return postage; Australian Consumer Law consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Costume Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://costume.net.au/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-xl/", "canonical_url": "https://costume.net.au/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-xl/", "json_url": "https://costume.net.au/api/products/black-hooded-velvet-cloak-size-xl.json", "updated_at": "2026-11-12" }