Would You Wear a Cape? 10 Styles We Love

Posted by Cathy | Friday November 12, 2010

A far cry from the closets of Superman and Wonder Woman, warm capes are a stylish alternative to coats this Fall.

Here's a roundup of 10 capes we love:

Zara Studio Woollen Cape C$179, TOP SHOP Ultimate Military Cape US$190, Alice + Olivia Emory Cape with Embellished Shoulders US$347

For evening, go for a clean shape. We love the adornments on the shoulders of this Alice + Olivia cape, but you can add your own glitz to a solid cape with an oversized brooch. Wear this with leggings or a mini dress.

Ralph Lauren Blue Label Leather Trim Cashmere Cape US$599 (sale), Madewell Herringbone Vestcoat US$198, Diane Von Furstenberg Bede Jacket US$536.50 (sale)

These casual blanket style capes work well with chunky knit tops and form fitting bottoms.

Tommy Hilfiger Anna Houndstooth Cape US$198, Forever 21 Plaid Woven Cape US$33, Zara Cape with Same Fabric Belt C$149

These everyday capes can be worn with anything from jeans to a pencil skirt. Pair with a warm scarf and elbow length leather gloves to stay cozy.

Are you wearing capes this Fall? How would you style them?

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5 Comments

	on November 30, 2014 glumbumble 10,038 said: I don't really understand the difference between a poncho and a cape, these look like ponchos to me. Either way, I don't care for them. Some styles are kind of nice, like the brown double breasted one in the top middle photo. But most of these just look like you're wearing a cloth bag over you and it does nothing for your figure.
	on November 14, 2010 pynk.neko 1,838 said: I just cannot get into this trend. I think it makes girls look like a tweed balloon. The Tommy one looks more like a super enlarged sweater instead of a cape which makes it look wearable-- but still a no go for me.
	on November 13, 2010 takoda 28,648 said: Cape's aren't for me either, but I do remember my mom dressing me in poncho's. She use to try and get me to wear shirts to, but I was such a tom boy I always found a way to sneak my pants on under the shirt's. Being her only girl it use to driver her crazy when she'd find me dressed like that.
	on November 12, 2010 flowerfaerie 366 said: I agree! Not big on the capes, though I wouldn't object to a poncho. And yes the Tommy Hiliger isn't bad, but I'm not keen on it's colour.
	on November 12, 2010 mamaluv STAFF said: I'd do a poncho, but I'm not really feeling the capes. Don't mind the Tommy Hilfiger though - I'd take a second look at that one.