DailyOutfit: The Cape Outfit

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Vaneli - Undine (Black Smack Patent) - Footwear

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Kate Spade New York - Know the Ropes Knot Lever Backs (Gold) - Jewelry

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Sofft - Bourges (Black Nappa) - Footwear

  • Versatile.  The Cape works equally well with a silk blouse, a high turtleneck and a 3/4 sleeve tee.  Style it casual or dressy, depending on the needs of your life.
  • Seasonal Transition.  Wear the cape as a coat but keep it on when you go inside.  Add a floppy hat and long gloves as the weather cools.  Don't try to wear it under a coat, though.  Once it's truly coat weather, the cape should get packed away.  You can bring it out again in Early Spring.

REMEMBER to order all of the potential sizes to find the best fit for you AND to insist on a great fit by returning any and all sizes that aren't right.  Jacket fits if you can fully button it.  Adjust sleeves or pant length at the tailor..  

KNIT CAPE

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NORDSTROM KNIT CAPE (ON SALE $65):  Textured acrylic/wool cape with a streamlined shape.  One size fits all.  Available in four neutral colors.

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CASLON MISSES or PETITE PONCHO (ON SALE $44):  Not strictly a cape, the poncho is the cape's comfy cousin.  Be very careful not to buy this piece too big.  You will just get swallowed up!  S/M or M/L.  Available in three heathered colors.

BodyTypes/recIcon.jpgBodyTypes/hourglassIcon.jpgBodyTypes/invTriIcon.jpgBodyTypes/triangleIcon.jpgBOILED WOOL CAPE ($129).  Boiled wool gives a classic look to this simple cape with flat collar and simple round buttons.  Available in black, chocolate or peppercorn.  Insert "boiled wool cape" in the search box when you get to the Appleseeds site.

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FABRIC CAPE

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VIA SPIGA MISSES CAPE (ON SALE $99)Streamlined cape with edgy faux patent leather trim.  Stand-up collar elongates your look while asymmetrical closure fools the eye making you look leaner.  Black only.  Limited sizes.

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ECI BELTED CAPE (ON SALE $44).  Tweedy texture, double-breasted styling and self-belt bring the attention to your torso, balance your hips and camo your belly.

BodyTypes/recIcon.jpgBodyTypes/hourglassIcon.jpgBodyTypes/triangleIcon.jpgBodyTypes/ovalIcon.jpgCASLON MISSES and PETITE MERINO CAPE (ON SALE $74).  Off-center closure and horizontal stripes conspire to balance your hips and make your legs look so lean.  

BodyTypes/recIcon.jpgBodyTypes/hourglassIcon.jpgBodyTypes/fig8Icon.jpgBodyTypes/invTriIcon.jpgBodyTypes/triangleIcon.jpgBodyTypes/ovalIcon.jpgTAHARI BELLE CAPELET (ON SALE $98).  Score this great piece from Tahari.  Exceptional tailoring makes this cape so flattering.  This cape feels like a coat -- useful for Fall and evenings out.  Available in cream or black.