Recently, a lady at a vintage store told us that a great cape is one of the key pieces of one’s wardrobe. I believe her and I do love the look of capes but was never sure that I could pull one off. This one by Mongrels in Common is a bit too pricey for me, but it sure is pretty to look at for some cape inspiration…
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I really love that!! gorgeous!
yes! capes! I found my vintage cape on Etsy, which along with Ebay is a great resource. Pixie Market also has some good ones.
I have always wanted a cape, but i was never sure if I would actually wear it in public! This looks more publicly presentable than the little-red-riding-hood style ones!
I have always wanted a cape, but i was never sure if I would actually wear it in public! This looks more publicly presentable than the little-red-riding-hood style ones!
I have always wanted a cape, but i was never sure if I would actually wear it in public! This looks more publicly presentable than the little-red-riding-hood style ones!
I have always wanted a cape, but i was never sure if I would actually wear it in public! This looks more publicly presentable than the little-red-riding-hood style ones!
I have always wanted a cape, but i was never sure if I would actually wear it in public! This looks more publicly presentable than the little-red-riding-hood style ones!
I think the key to wearing a cape is that you need a lot of attitude to pull it off. I have one but haven’t summoned up my attitude enough to wear it…yet…someday!
Capes are so cool but so hard to pull off! My mother had one when I was little that she wore on special occasions and because of that, capes are so glam in my mind.
front and back – the drama factor and than some. wicked!
Where is that lady’s right leg in the first photo?
ah…love this color…a good cape color for sure…
I really want a cape! But I suspect I might me too short for them, and end up looking like a mink or a hobbit.
Why does the lady only have one leg in the left photo? She has two legs in the right photo. Perhaps a bad Photoshop edit?
that cape is stunning, i agree, but i don’t think i could pull it off :/
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That cape is stunning!
Congratulations on your Top 10 most influential blogger listing too.
Yes, I totally agree. I bought a navy blue wool one about 3 years ago and it’s been a staple in my winter wardrobe.
hey guys, regarding the one-legged lady, i think she is crossing her legs? you can see a slight overlap behind the front leg.
-joy
rockin’ a cape well is quite a feat, but well worth the effort. thanks for this post. and it’s funny b/c at the “i believe” part, i was hearing it in my mind like an evangelical was saying those very words wholeheartedly. gospel-preachingly. anyways, it was just a funny moment. 🙂
Long ago, when I was in college, I made a lovely cape of deep maroon wool. It was about thigh length, and had a hood. I felt like such a romantic when I wore it with my knee-high suede boots. (It was a bit dramatic). Hmm…your post has me thinking that maybe it’s time to create a new one…
I have a feeling capes are going to be the next big thing. Vintage fashion ebayers like Lullie Vintage, Thriftwares and mama stone vintage have been stocking them for months now and they are heavily bid on.