Capes- stylish or superhero costume?

[TheCraicDealer]

A friend has liked a local cape-maker(?) on FB and now I keep seeing pictures of models wearing them and I feel like I need one in my life. But I need opinions before I commit.

It was my birthday yesterday and DP has written me an IOU because there wasn't anything I wanted, but I was thinking of this? I'm small (5"2) but they do come in petite.... What do you think? Am I just being seduced by swishy haired women flouncing about in meadows?

[73dexter]

Are you a Sherlock Holmes wannabe?! Capes are the sort of thing that I think look nice in pictures but in reality aren't so great.

[Morsecode]

Not so much superhero as bag lady IMO.

[BuyMeAPony]

I think they are OK for occasions but in real life, with handbags, shopping and holding small children's hands, your arms get cold. Pushing a pram is also not that great.

If you don't do any of those feel free. I have one I wear when going out. Love it.

[Notoedike]

I like them on other people but have decided they lack practicality and so therefore would never leave my wardrobe...so it's a no from me!

[BritabroadinAsia]

I quite like the one Cookie Lyons wears in Empire...

[LovelyFriend]

I've been watching back to back Reign on Netflix- I think it may be partially responsible for the current Cape trend.

I want one in velvet with a hood and fancy clasp. Would probably never wear it out of the house though.

[BringMeTea]

I have always had a yen for a Scottish widows type cape. If I lived on a remote cold isle I might get one. The other ones not so much.

[mewkins]

I like the style but that does look very very Sherlock. I would like that in a dark plain navy or burgundy though. But as I said on another thread the restricted arm thing would annoy me after a while.

[TheCraicDealer]

Hmm, you all sound very like DP and are giving me the doubts. But then I see pictures like this and I keep thinking, "ooooh that is chic". I don't think I'd bother with the sunglasses though. Not in NI.

[Floisme]

I think they're lovely for dressing up in but not for everyday - unless you travel by limo and never carry a bag or umbrella.

[Hopefully]

I adore them, but have yet to see one which can actually work for my lifestyle.

[Notoedike]

Love this, but how would those hand holes ever be practical?

[PMagee]

This is so funny!
My best friend has one of these from the same company and I have just only purchased the Navy one!
They are absolutely amazing and to be honest I wear mine every day casual or going out!
Go for it!

Pat

[HolgerDanske]

I love capes and have two already and will be buying another this season if I can stretch to it.

They fit perfectly well with my lifestyle, but then I don't have little children so I don't need to carry a great deal of paraphernalia around with me.

[HolgerDanske]

Oh forgot to say I love the one you linked to.

[Nyancat]

I have the navy one craic, I'm in ni too, totally love it!

[Only1scoop]

I am Mrs Cape for every occasion.

Winter comes and I love getting all my capes out. I have a couple of lovely Laura Ashley ones. One has a zip and the other is knitted with two leather buckles.

I have a more formal smart type one from French connection. Love wearing that with my boots. Very 'stand and deliver'

My more casual capes and ponchos I wear with my toggi chunky boots. Just pop a polo neck on under.

Love em.

The one you have linked does look slightly Watson meets Miss Marple though.

[Only1scoop]

Craic go for it.

That's one is lovely

Even with the shades.

[Ilikeflannels]

I love them!

[73dexter]

The picture you have posted is exactly what I mean! Her left arm is totally useless as her bag is hanging off so she only has one useable arm. Also can you drive with a cape on?

[PMagee]

Hhehe 73dexter yes you can - well I know the one I have from that company has way larger slits than that other photo posted.
Also - the new capes coming in this months apparently have pockets too (I am a bit of a stalker on their facebook page - obsessed) so no silly dangly arm situations ;)) P

[Nyancat]

Pmagee me to, raging now that the new ones will have pockets, it's OK with jeans where I can throw things in my pocket, but if I'm wearing a dress or skirt, no pockets!

[PMagee]

Nyancat that is why I have been hinting to the hubby to get me a Sienna for Christmas hehe xx

[TheCraicDealer]

#vindicated

1scoop, I was laughing at, "Winter comes and I love getting all my capes out"! I like the brown tweeds as I think it would look well with blue/navy jeans and my Clarks Desert Boot wedges. I am a wanky arm-crook bag wearer for the most part so I would put my hands through the little arm holes and be done with it. Or use a little side bag for essentials and wear it under said cape in a manner that would also dissuade pickpockets and/or muggers. At least, that's how I'm going to sell it to my dad

[LovelyFriend]

I have this vision of me going to the work Xmas party in the gold one, and riding my bike in the purple one. Clearly I am very deluded :)