Fall for Capes

Dsquared2 AW14

I am in a love affair with capes and I don’t think I’ll get over it soon. Have you ever been love struck by a fashion item so much that it becomes almost obsessive? I don’t know what it is but I am really fixated. If you follow my blog and/or had the opportunity to read my global style post I am sure you know by now that garments I am attracted to typically have a long history of adoption by many cultures. I am sure by now that you are aware that I never stated I was a one-style kind-of-girl. It should come as no surprise then that I am championing the cape; a garment that I have always associated with a sophisticated effortlessness.

Armani Prive Couture AW14

 

Delpozo AW14

Saint Laurent AW14



Elie Saab PF14

Valentino PF14

Valentino PF14

Valentino AW14 RTW

The one thing to me that is so very important when it comes to wearing a cape is that they usually speak for themselves. In other words, there is no need to under layer them with too many statement-making pieces. It seems to me that they already have a majestic quality about them. Why pile on more? I am just not comfortable with the pile-it-on philosophy of dressing. I really love the fact that capes look superb with the most minimalist of looks. A silk top, leather pants, booties and a fedora are all I need when I rock my cape. What do you like to pair your capes with when you step out? The pairing options are endless as demonstrated by the ladies below:

 

 

 

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Capes, historically, were used to partially protect the wearer from the elements but not entirely. Many capes do not entirely obscure the outfit beneath the cape. Isn’t that part of their appeal? They are a charming mix of practical and glamorous. Why completely cover your outfit when you don’t have to? Coats are more functional than capes but let’s face it they do have an annoying tendency to hide the rest of your outfit, don’t they? That is okay of course when it is freezing outside but during early or mid-autumn why not occasionally swap a coat with a cape? If you need more convincing take a further look at how much a cape can enhance an outfit.

 

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Of course, I could not resist including Burberry and Burberry Prorsum capes in this post. They are the best of the best when it comes to capes. As a consequence, my dear friends, because of my everlasting love for the Burberry brand I was compelled to include images from their arsenal of outerwear. I am sure you recognize them as they seem to be a common wardrobe item of fashionistas fortunate enough to afford or be gifted with one or two or more. Here are a few runway looks and street style looks. Aren't they the cat's meow? I sure think so.

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Don’t forget to leave a comment and follow me if you like. I bid you goodbye, for now, but leave with you further proof that capes can be quite addictive. How do you feel about capes? Are they a chic, yet worthy, way to truly keep away the chill OR are they at the bottom of your list of ways to keep yourself toasty?

Blumarine AW14

Tadashi Shoji AW14

Iris Van Herpen AW14



 

John Patrick AW14

Michael Kors AW14



 

Salvatore Ferragamo

Victor & Rolf Couture AW14

All images, unless otherwise noted, were sourced from Pinterest.