Army Mess Cape
There are only two branches of the US Military that authorize capes: the Marine Corps and the Army. The Air Force got rid of their capes a few years ago.
I saw the cape in the store and asked what uniform it goes with and I told them I had to have it. I was at the store getting measured for another kind of uniform (Pinks and Greens) at the time and this cape that was on a mannequin caught my eye.
Per regulation, the Army mess cape is completely optional wear and is only authorized for Officers with the Army Mess Dress uniform.
The lining of the cape coincides with your branch colors. For me, maroon = Army Medical.
I’ve seen pictures in the wild but haven’t run into anyone else rocking the cape at the 6 military balls I’ve been to so far. It’s time to bring back the cape!!!