Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Fall Trend: Capes

Fall Trend:  Capes

Although I live in Texas and have very little opportunity to wear heavy coats, leather jackets and capes are an occasional option.  I had my eye on the "it" camel cape from Banana Republic, but because of the hot weather I wasn't able to convince myself to purchase it, and of course it is now sold out.  Can you say, "buyer's remorse"?!  So, I started scouring other cape options and discovered so many inspiring looks in capes...

The Banana Republic cape
F/W 2012 Runway Inspiration...

Jason Wu

Chloe


Phillip Lim

Dolce & Gabbana

In leather...

Loewe

Ghandour

Valentino

Street style inspiration...










Options to buy... (all under $200)
 MANGO snap button epaulettes cape  ($149.99)
OASAP cape style round neck worsted coat   ($110)
   Banana Republic BR Monogram wool cape   ($198)
Gap trench cape   ($48.99) + 30% off through 10/25!
Calvin Klein zip-front cape   ($124.99)

I prefer the sleeker, simpler looks with minimal hardware and the figure flattering effect of the belted styles.  I could see changing out the belt for different looks.  Are you a fan of capes for fall?  I would love to hear your thoughts!  


Cathy



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56 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! I hope it cools off for ya down in TX!!! I would love to follow each other! Mi now follow you, please follow back :)

    -Kristine
    www.pugglewearsprada.blogspot.com

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  2. Le péché de VenusOctober 24, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Wow!! I really like all these post lady!

    I think that i need a cape jajajaja

    x.o.x.o-N

    Hope see you in the next posts!

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  3. Because Shanna Said SoOctober 24, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I want a camel colored one too! I haven't ever owned a cape before...it just might be a future purchase! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Carla SebastiánOctober 24, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I love the capes and I'm going to buy one in Blanco! ;)
    Thanks for visiting my blog!
    Kisses from:
    frontlow.blogspot.com.es

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  5. AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    UUgghh I'm in the same boat I wish San Diego would get a bit colder. I'm lovin the one olivia is wearing and how she styled it.

    http://www.withinthesun.com/

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  6. Couture CarrieOctober 24, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Absolutely love this trend, darling!
    The fur is especially gorgeous.

    xoxox,
    CC

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  7. Northern Style ExposureOctober 24, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I'm loving each and every piece! WOW, a cape is such a statement!

    www.northernstyle.blog.com

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  8. Itchy EdgyOctober 24, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Still hot in Texas? It's 10 degrees in The Netherlands... brrr very cold :( Great inspiration as always!! Accidental I was thinking to buy one! Have a great day! Xx

    www.itchyedgy.com

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  9. ruxandraOctober 24, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Love love love the post!
    I am actually thinking of buying one
    ^^
    http://from-brussels-with-love.blogspot.be

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  10. LauraOctober 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I love capes! This post is so inspiring!

    xx

    Laura


    PURSESANDI - personal style blog


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  11. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    woww really amazing capes dear!!!
    congrats for this selection!!
    xoxo and have a nice day=)

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  12. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    wow so inspiring, i love capes!

    want to follow each other? i will defiently follow back

    my blog:
    http://thebizarrebirdcage.blogspot.de/

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  13. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Where I live in Spain is usually hot also and I can't either use heavy coats, so leather jackets are the best option but also love trench and capes, my favourite are the red one from Oasap and the Gap trench, great options.
    Kisses
    City-aholic.blogspot.com.es

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  14. MajaOctober 24, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Where I live , Serbia is it so warm or so cold for capes.I love them a lot .Pics are fantastic :)

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  15. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    beautiful!!!!!!kiss!!!!
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  16. Mademoiselle S.October 24, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Ah great post, I love to see posts like this! Really interesting and inspiring! If you get a second, I'd love to hear your thoughts about my latest post :)

    http://mademoiselle-s-blog.blogspot.fr/

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  17. Selvaggia CapizziOctober 24, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I am a huge fan of capes!!!
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  18. SamOctober 24, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Hi Cathy, you always find the best runway inspiration...I am obsessing over the Jason Wu, Valentino and Victoria Beckhams cape

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  19. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I love capes...

    xxx Ros.e.

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  20. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Buyers remorse is my life story! Love capes for layering!!

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  21. PascaleOctober 24, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    i was in two minds but now i'm sold! these looks gorgeous.
    xx
    www.atipsytart.blogspot.com

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  22. Sarah with a BowOctober 24, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    I've been wanting a cape SOOO BADLY.

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  23. TatianaOctober 25, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Amazing capes!!! Great post, love it, thank you SOO much!!!

    xxx

    Tatiana

    http://www.bonnie23blog.blogspot.com/

    ♥ GIVEAWAY on my blog!!! / Dress Love ♥

    http://www.bonnie23blog.blogspot.com/2012/10/giveaway-dress-love.html

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  24. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    I really love these capes! They are so stylish and chic!!! I was really looking for one thanx for helping me find some options!

    http://so-st-yle.com

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  25. SimonaOctober 25, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    too bad it was sold out, have you tried online and other stores, it is really lovely! Great set, capes are so pretty! Good luck in finding the right one,

    Simona
    www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

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  26. OneRedCherryOctober 25, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    I LOVE IN ABSOLUTE THE FIRST ONE!

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  27. dimitriOctober 25, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    These capes are so stylish and beautiful. It's a very nice selection. So chic and elegant.
    xx

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  28. eye_spyOctober 25, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    capes are definitely my favourite trend!
    now following your lovely blog :)
    xx

    follow back? eye_spy

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  29. Dianne ThoOctober 25, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    i looove capes. i bought one last week and i'm totally in love with my new cape.. btw, i liek your blog. what do you think about following each other?

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  30. Mary ♡ FashionbirdsOctober 25, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I've always loved capes, they're so feminine and chic!

    Love, Mary ♡ Fashionbirds

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  31. TheTinyHeartOctober 25, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Oh that stinks that you missed out on that cape! I think they look really cute but if it's really cold out I don't think it would keep you as warm as a regular coat.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  32. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Great post!
    Those capes are to die for - stunning :)
    Thanks for sharing.
    Let me know if you want to follow one another?
    www.simplysiyaam.com

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  33. Amy ShaughnessyOctober 25, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I love capes. I saw one last year that I loved and did not buy it. I have been kicking myself ever since!

    Amy



    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  34. TesaOctober 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    love it! great post :)

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  35. AlexandraOctober 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Am especially in love with that wine-toned one!

    Alexandra xo

    tovogueorbust.com

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  36. AmyOctober 25, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    i so need an affordable cape, thanks for posting some options!
    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com

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  37. Megan, TfDiaries.comOctober 25, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    i love a good cape, i need a new one
    Xo Megan

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  38. nooneOctober 25, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    those capes are awesome, I love the ones with the opening for the hands!

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  39. AlessiaOctober 25, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    hi dear great blog!if you want we can follow each other!so i follow you i wait you on my blog!

    danslavalise.blogspot.com

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  40. AllisonOctober 25, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    These capes are gorgeous! I really need one for fall/winter!
    :)
    Allison
    A's Fashion Files
    Shop Kawaii Kitsch by A on Etsy!

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  41. Chris EdOctober 25, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    I like capes, they´re so stylish! Here is cold, so the perfect weather for capes! I love the Ghandour look!
    kisses chris

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  42. StephanieOctober 25, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Beautiful post and inspo! I love capes perfect for fall :)

    :)

    xxx
    Steph

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  43. MarkétOctober 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Hi! Thank you for a lovelly comment! I love these capes!:) Wanna follow each other?:) I already follow you!:) Have a nice day dear!:)

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  44. Chelsea **A Bit of Sass**October 25, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    You have picked some of the most fab capes! The first street style one is my favorite:)
    xx, Chelsea
    www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

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  45. Chicago Chic October 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    These capes are so chic! I might need to invest in one!

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  46. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    I got a cape trench last fall from new york and company and i'm completely obsessed with it!

    xo Jackie
    ...livingaftermidnite

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  47. marykapsiOctober 25, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Love this trend!
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  48. JosephineOctober 25, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Gorgeous photos! A great cape is so gorgeous, and just has an air of class to it. Love this! I haven't bought one yet, but you're definitely making me want to!

    <3 Josephine
    www.champagnestar.com

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  49. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I'm beginnin got love capes too! It has a classy feel to it!

    Love,Nyt
    from
    BIG hair LOUD mouth

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  50. StefaniaOctober 26, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    I love all these coats dear!Stunning!
    STEPHILà CREATIONS-MYFASHIONBLOG

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  51. AlazneOctober 26, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    I like your pics! i love capes for winter!

    kiss

    http://alazne-apieceofme.blogspot.com.es/

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  52. Mi vestido de lentejuelasOctober 26, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I love capes!it's an amazing trend for this autumn!I love in beige or black!
    Kisses dear and good day

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  53. Madame Chic BcnOctober 26, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I love capes but it's difficult for me to find a nice one (and by this I mean good quality and flattering one!)
    I'm travelling to London in a few weeks so I'll visit some vintage shops to see if I find one!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  54. Blonde hair, Blue jeansOctober 26, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    i really like them!

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  55. UnknownOctober 27, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Great post, I love the less expensive options!

    Xx Erin

    thefashionfairyblog.blogspot.com

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  56. KatieOctober 27, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    love the tan one with the lacy dress!

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