The Cape Shape

Publication Date: Nov 8, 2010

Editor: Hypeed

The new IT coat has arrived! The cape is chic, theatrical, easy to throw on, but probably the most difficult coat to associate! On Chloe's catwalk, it was worn with pleated pants and pussy bow shirts, for a half-bourgeois, half-safari look. In the streets, we see the adored cape everywhere, paired with high heels (always) and every garments, from camel shorts to leather skirts and minimalist dresses. And we see it in every form, too: ponchos, fitted capes, small caplets, in black, charcoal, camel...

The Cape Shape

"My mother bought this beautiful cape for me at Monki this summer! It has these leather patches on it, and pockets. I love pockets, however weird that must sound. This sure will keep the wind and snow from turning me into a popsicle this season.

I love wearing this particular cape because it's so feminine, with a little bit of edge to it. In general, capes give me great posture, makes me feel good - and it doesn't hurt that it adds a little to my height either. Thick capes like this one also keeps the weather out, and I can go out in the rain without getting totally soaked!"

Barbro

Cape - Topshop
Top - Vero Moda
Jeans - H&M
Wedges - Shick

"Since I saw this cape on Topshop's Lookbook I knew I just had to have it! The fit is perfect, I love the color and it really goes with everything. I guess there isn't that much to say about it, I just love my cape."

Lotte

Get Lotte's look!

Ultimate military cape at Topshop.com (190$)

Who would have thought that a cape could look so chic?

Cape and dress from Wallflower vintage, shoes, bracelet and clutch are vintage

"An eclectic mix of quality vintage can look as fresh as Fashion Week's newest offerings. I love pairing old and new pieces to create a look all my own. Although, I must confess - I sometimes think I really should have been born in the 1940s!"

Myra

"This is not often the case with me, since I really do not consider myself as a trend setter, but I actually bought this gorgeous wool Les Petites cape almost five years ago, long before cape were in fashion. I knew though that capes were going to be a hit since EVERYTIME I wore it, someone came up to me asking where I had got it from. Now it just means that I havn't had to break the piggybank to buy one for this season, where, lets face it they are THE item to invest in!"

Camille

Les Petites cape, Manoush dress, and APC boots.

"This cape is what I like to call my 'soldier's cape'. The great thing about vintage pieces is that you can imagine the story behind the clothes. Since the moment I saw it I knew this cape had once belonged to a soldier who lived a heroic and romanic life...Maybe it's not true, but it makes the cape a lot more beautiful..." Clara

Cape - Vintage
Jumper - Zara
Jeans - Primark
Socks - Blanco
Sandals - Zara
Glasses - Mango
Bag - her mum´s.

Nice print!

Super trendy, the grey vintage cape paired with hiking boots!

Zara cape

Bound seal duffle cape at Topshop.com (170$)

Get Aude's look!

Suede lace up boots at Asos.com (149.28€)

A super chic camel cape is the wardrobe staple for fall!

cape from Zara
jeans from Cheap Monday
Boots from APL ANONYM

"I love to wear it because it gives a special shape to the silhouette, so glamour & rock too!" Cyrielle

"Not a lot of people like wearing ponchos because they are not form-fitting. I like them because they are so cozy to wear in cold seasons yet still very stylish. I like them because of the way they elegantly hang on your body and in a way creates mystery because you are covering up what you have on underneath."

Rachel

Harve Benard plaid poncho, Burlington Coat Factory leggings and vintage jewelry from Ebay

Fashionable shops used in this feature

Thank you to all participants!

Jessica: Lulla blog

Barbro: Barbro Andersen

Lotte: High on High Heels

Andrea: Paris Most Wanted

Lynn: Wallflower Vintage

Camille: Camille Over the Rainbow

Clara: Gorgeous Clara

Pauline: Pauline Fashion Blog