While we’ve always like the idea of capes, their structure has always been a little baffling. Even Britt, who wears hers no matter what her roommates say, finds the awkwardness of where to put your arms (no sleeves? Pseudo sleeves?) and temperature gauging for outside wear (50 degrees? Less? More?) to be a deterrent from sporting the witch-like frock.
But I think it’s about time for us to get over our fear if the Fall runways are any indication of what’s to come (and aren’t they always?). From Marc Jacobs’ bright yellow belted version, to Thakoon’s militaristic button down, I think it could be the right time to have some fun with our outerwear.
It might a good idea to start with something a little less intimidating, like Paul Smith’s simpler version. Or you could go all out and embrace the cape for what it is - a stylized version of the blanket, or, the original Snuggie - and throw it on top of your otherwise normal outfit with aplomb.(Via fashionista.com)
Antoni & Alison, Loius Vuitton (photos via style.com)
Alberta Ferretti, Akris
14 comments:
I have two capes, but i need a good weather!! This days it´s cold yet.
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I love capes, but sometimes it can be difficult to find a nice one which is proportional to your shape.
I have a nice found on a charity shop.
I've a black cape and I absolutely love it!!! I bought it this winter, I'm so happy about it as trend for next winter too!! I love capes, specially in black, grey or white/cream, like the firt Louis Vuitton.
xx
these capes look great.
i dont have a cape. it's hot here in indo so cannot wear it.
maybe i'll find one that is not too thick
I've never seen too many women around here wear them. I like some of these.
I would absolutely wear a cape, darling! I especially love capelets. My favorites of this glamorous bunch are: Alberta Ferretti, Blugirl, Charles Nolan and Jonathan Saunders. Divine post, FM!
xoxox,
CC
Yes, I adore capes! Check out this website, where they make capes out of tweeds with reflective fibers in them (for riding your bike at night). So cute! Too bad they're very $$$$.
http://www.dashingtweeds.co.uk/dt/tailoredoutfits/tailored-outfits-sub5/
I like capes, they are very good for the cold, but they aren't for me...I love the Blugirl cape :)
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I'd love too! My favorite are the Fendi and the Y3. I got a little black one in fur I sometimes wear as a collar. It so pretty! xoxo, MG.
I love capes...I have a green one that I bought recently and I have been having such a hard time figuring out where/when to wear! I was in an ebay battle for a vintage Burberry one, but lost at the last minute.
I would wear...absolutely. Love'em!
I would wear that jasper conran cape in a hot second! pretttttyyyyy :-)
I would definitely wear a cape darling :) I really really wanna buy one :(
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I love this post soo much, because I'm curretly obsessed with capes. So thanks!
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