Capes, capes, and with them shawls and blankets, continue to be in trend. It is not the first season that women of fashion use this warming wardrobe item in cool autumn weather. We are in no hurry to part with warm summer days, and therefore we can throw a sleeveless cape over ourselves over light clothes, and on a walk in the autumn park - a poncho or a regular blanket. All of these things are from the same category, and they are all often called capes, although each of them has a difference.

What are capes and ponchos

Cape (English cape - "cape") is a loose-cut, sleeveless cape coat. Cape is a cape that usually has slots for the arms. Many cape models have a tailored shoulder line.

The poncho is also a cape, in which the shoulder line may not be taken into account, the same applies to the slots for the arms. The poncho is perfect for walking in the autumn park in calm weather. You can sit by the fireplace by throwing your favorite shawl or blanket over yourself.

There are many models of such capes in the fall-winter 2019-2020 season, and often there are blurred boundaries between them. But the main thing for us is where we are going to wear this thing. The choice of the model follows from this.



Among the huge variety, you can find models that will create an expressive image for a fashionista. Since capes are loose-fitting clothes, with them you can create an oversized image that has remained in fashion trends for several seasons, especially in outerwear.

Putting on a cape, you can turn out to be a mysterious stranger. Many designers have done well such images, strangers in the Guy Laroche collection look especially mysterious.



In its most classic form, the cape is cut taking into account the proportions of the figure, has slots for the arms and is fastened or tied at the neck. But besides this, various details are added - pockets, a collar and even a belt. Thus, new models are obtained with which you can create interesting images.

Capes can be with zippers, buttons, tied around the neck ... simply put on through the cutout in the middle of the product or thrown over the shoulders, like in Chanel ... Their length is not limited, they can be either short or long.



There are capes from the category of luxurious ones, Antonio Marras even decorated his models with feathers. Natural fur is always a luxury, so you will find such things in the Braschi collection, leather capes at Miu Miu, and Naeem Khan will always delight you with oriental luxury.



Sometimes the cape is included with a dress or suit. It can be thrown casually over the shoulders or worn over the neckline like a poncho. There are models that resemble a wide scarf on a girl's shoulders. These capes are for active girls.



Special attention is paid to the cape designers Miu Miu. Here the emphasis is on material and print - tweed, velor, leather, synthetics, many of them with fur lining. Camouflage print and shiny 2-row buttons on navy blue fabric accentuate military style.



A variety of capes allows fashionistas to create an image in any style - in military or casual style, to become a mysterious stranger or a young lady near the fireplace, a glamorous delightful woman or an oriental beauty.

The main advantages of capes are practicality, simplicity of silhouettes, ease and the possibility of creating layering. With a cape, you can combine elements of classics, democracy and informal free style.This piece creates a sense of elegant freedom. Capes can be used in a variety of fabrics and bold colors.