11.05.10
BUY IT NOW: CAPES

When one first sees the word "cape" it can understandably compel the mind flicker to images of superheroes, masked crusaders, and Count Dracula. To clear up any confusion, the cape that is our focus today is a demure, cozy fare that will undoubtedly be the thing you grab at when facing the fall weather.

Seen shopping in NYC, Olivia Palermo was the paragon for cape-utilization at its finest. While a thick knitted cape upon first glance might seem daunting and overbearing (especially for small frames like Palermo), she proves by keeping your foundation layers fitted you won't lose your shape or risk looking like a paper bag. Keep it simple and wear with a warm, solid long-sleeve sweater underneath and add polish with some animal print booties. Shop some of our favorite capes in the thumbnails below!
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3.1 Phillip Lim
Cape
$795
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French Connection
Cape
$198
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Topshop
Cape
$100
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See By Chloe
Cape
$545
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James Perse
Cape
$395
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CeCe
Cashmere Cape
$159
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ASOS
Cape
$138
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