For one of my birthday presents I got something I can only describe as my 'super special Sephy coat!' It's long, very long... black... and has a series of three clasps around the stomach that make it very fitted. It has the exact sort of feel to it as Sephiroth's coat, slight militant edge and all. (Except its not made from leather - its a very heavy twill with matt PVC accents.) And its way way cool.

I plan to get some minor alterations made to it in the forearm areas because they're too loose for my tastes. I'd like them to get tightened up and it ought to be a straightforward change. I've also decided I would like to get a pair of heavy leather wristbands to wear on top of it to cinch the wrist area that much more since I have such tiny wrists. But this has caused one of those moments of utter indecision I am so well known for.

What type of wristband? Black leather is a must. Adjustable buckles on the underside is a must. But from there? I'm leaning towards something wider than average, but its not an absolute requirement. And then what? Should I get something strappy? How about D-rings? Or should it be one of those that has the gleaming metal plate riveted to an underlying leather band? I think that one would be the most faithful, but the others would suit just as well. If it weren't so expensive I'd be tempted to get all the ones I like and just switch them around as I feel like it.

Mmmm, when I get back home to the UK, I need to remember to afix my silver Shinra pin to one of the lapels.

Update: Found pair of 3" wide black leather cuffs with both straps/buckles and four subtle O-ring accents. Actively seeking metal plate variety.