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Capes: The Marie Claire edit
Capes have become one of the coolest cover ups on the catwalk and on the high street. Here's Marie Claire's edit of the best...
Capes: Your Winter Wardrobe Hero
A favourite among us fashion folk, the cape is one chic piece that can do wonders for the simplest of wardrobes, transforming a casual look into an altogether high-fashion outfit in seconds.
It’s a great way to wear a coat throughout the winter without ruffling up a newly ironed shirt and because it’s so simple to slip into, you can spring into those crisp mornings easily. It’s also perfect to add that extra finish to your look.
And there’s nothing that looks quite as chic, whether you’re wearing jeans, a skirt or trousers.
Zara, ASOS and H&M (among others) seem to agree, including a selection of covetable capes among their collections THIS SEASON. So before you go coat shopping, why not go cape shopping.
On the designer front Vilshenko, Tibi and Temperley have all championed the trend, from the ultra-cosy, to the cool embroidered boho versions. And as pricey as they may seem, the investment potential here is huge. And if there is anything we’ve learnt from these designers, it’s that the only cover-up you need to know about, is the cape.
Here’s why: The cape is the perfect piece for layering in winter with all that knitwear or in summer over a pretty floral dress or breton and cropped jean. For the office a chic black cropped version will add instant cool points to your classic white shirt and navy cropped trouser combo. They look effortlessly cool all for every and any occasion. Click through to see our edit of the best…
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Vilshenko at Netaporter, £950
Wanting something a little more dressy, look no further, this vilshenko cape is perfectly perfect.
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J Crew Cape, £ 1015
A cashmere cape, what more could we ask for, perfection if you ask me.
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Hobbs cape, £249
Classic and will be wearable season after season, this Hobbs cape is a great find.
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Barbajada at net cape, £610
Fancy some fringe, then head to exciting new brand Barbajad at Netaporter.
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John Lewis Cape, £24.50
Team with a cropped trousers and a heel for the perfect evening cinema look.
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Giambattista Valli at Matches Cape, £2365
This Giambattista Valli cape is perfect for a spring or summer wedding.
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J Crew cape, £125
Chic and simple, this streamlined cape will look perfect for the office to evening look.
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Piece Apart cape, £370
Team this with a pair of black crop flares for the perfect classic look.
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Etro at Matches cape, £885
Perfect for the evening, team with a leather pant and heel for a great look.
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ASOS cape, £40
Team this with a breton top, cropped jean and trainer for the ideal weekend look.
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MaxMara at Matches Cape, £915
This cape ties in at the waist, so if you are looking for a feminine silhouette this is the one.
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ASOS cape, £38
If you are looking for something to take you through to summer, this light Asos version is the perfect choice.
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Zara Cape, £49.99
You can’t go far wrong with a chic black cape, and this cropped version is right at the top of our wish list.
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Theory Cape, £250
Checks are big for AW15, so much so, we’ll be snapping up this Theory version.
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Joseph Cape, £625
Grey, sleek and unbelievably classic – this Joseph cape is well worth the spend.
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Topshop Cape, £32
The layering option – this red, white and grey version will be your off-duty hero for many months to come.
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Vanessa Seward Cape, £295
Love denim? You might want to check out this cool cape from Vanessa Seward.
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Madewell Cape, £145
Looking for something with short sleeves? This colour block style is well worth a look.
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Talitha Cape, £1,380
Want to blow the budget? This incredible embroidered cropped cape from Talitha is worth every penny spent.
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Topshop Cape, £35
Looking for a style for the weekend? This grey poncho-style cape is the way to go.
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Elizabeth And James Cape, £390
This cool blue version will go a long way in your wardrobe, both now, and long into autumn, too.
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Topshop Cape, £28
Khaki is one of the hottest colour trends right now, and we’ll be channeling the trend in this cool cape from Topshop.
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Mango Cape, £59.99
Just add a denim shirt, some black skinny jeans and slides to complete your weekend look.
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Tibi Cape, £685
Want a smarter style for the office? This black Tibi version is well worth a look.
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Temperley Cape, £1195
The ultimate beautiful boho cape – this Temperley version will transform your wardrobe in an instant. Buy now, be the envy of all your friends forever more.
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Zara Black Cape, £59.99
Just add a white shirt, some cool culottes and a slick of red lipstick to complete your look.
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