Capes

eBay Find of the Week

eBay Find of the Week

Risk-takers, I dedicate this to you.

Risk-takers, I dedicate this to you. If you're not afraid to try something daring consider this Avant Garde Draped Cape, one-size. It's a sweet cover-up and, as shown left, will instantly jazz up a simple LBD. One word of advice: This is a dressier look so don't try it with daywear.

The current bidding price is at $11 and the auction ends on Thursday, October 23. Good luck and happy bidding!


Love It or Hate It

Anna Sui Mongolian Fur Cape: Love It or Hate It?

Capes are such a fun way to dress up an evening look.
Anna Sui at ShopStyle

Capes are such a fun way to dress up an evening look. I've actually collected a few, mostly faux and all vintage, in my lifetime. This Anna Sui Mongolian Fur Cape ($1,575) is interesting, to say the least. The thick fur is sure to keep you warm, but doesn't it remind you of Cruella De Vil?

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Vintage

eBay Find of the Week

As Fall slowly but surely creeps up on us, it's good to think about how you'll cover up once the weather turns chilly.

As Fall slowly but surely creeps up on us, it's good to think about how you'll cover up once the weather turns chilly. How about with this Tweed Cape Coat? It's roomy, so it'll be able to handle all your layers, and it can work for sizes extra small to medium. I think Fall without this coat would be a little less fabulous. If you agree, bid away.

The current bidding price is at $32 and the auction ends on Thursday, Aug. 28. Good luck and happy bidding!


Trend Alert

The Look: Capes

Click to ReadThe Look: Capes Style superheroes are shielding the world from winter one cape at a time.
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The Look: Capes Style superheroes are shielding the world from winter one cape at a time. Hayden Panettiere donned a retro-inspired number from Hope & Glorie, Julianne Moore chose YSL, Liv Tyler stepped out in Stella McCartney, and J. Lo went with JPG.

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Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Caped Crusaders

I have one friend who always loved capes.

I have one friend who always loved capes. She sported an awesome black vintage one in the dead of winter before they were even trendy — though they are sort of classic — and she looked immaculate. She would wear it with black skinnies and vintage shoes, to give the cape some street cred. So, for those not ready to be a caped crusader you can do as my friend did or go minimal like at Jil Sander. Or, you can make up a mysterious look all your own — always encouraged.

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Short Capes

Though I already told you about this Fall's hottest coat trends, there is one cute, cutting-edge style I forgot to mention: short capes.

Though I already told you about this Fall's hottest coat trends, there is one cute, cutting-edge style I forgot to mention: short capes. Though capes are traditionally armless and bulky, these modern variations are more like coats, with cropped waists, big buttons, and delicate sleeves. A cape is also more timeless than you might think; you can always get away with throwing on a cape for a dressy evening gathering. Here are some of my favorite capes right now.

Derek Lam Tweed Cape, $1,290, available here.

Chloe Oversized Wool Twill Jacket, $1,225, available here.

Mona & Holly Corey Caplet Jacket, $332, available here.

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