Spotlight on: Cape Coats

I’m so happy capes are back. I’ve got a a royal blue one, bought in my Blair Waldorf school obsessed days, yes, headband too, but they’ve always reminded me of British fashion, and it’s put together chicness. Dressed up or down, my cape is perfect for lightly brisk fall days. But on nights that are becoming colder, yet not enough for a winter coat, Cape Coats are the perfect thing. This year is all about capes, it’s the outerwear of the moment but it’s a worthwhile and versatile piece that will take you into winter, with extra layers. Cape or poncho style, tartan or rich oxblood, this is the one trend you want to invest in. Here are a few of my favorites this season …

The Samantha Pleet coat, from Urban Outfitters, is versatile with a hood and removable cape.

I’m a sucker for a good geo print, and I’ve got my eye on the Pendleton wrap scarf with oversized fringe.

Doesn’t cool weather just make you want to cozy up with a blanket, so what’s better than a beautifully printed blanket style coat you can wear like this one from Urban Outfitters

Seriously Urban Outfitters has too many too just choose one, check them out for yourself here

Don’t you see yourself running errands on the weekend in this amazing Hooded Checked Wool cape from Zara

Zara has done a sophisticated tribal print poncho that would be my everyday cape {pictured at top}

I’m looking to invest in a beautiful cape, and I can’t keep my eye off Ted Baker’s Minimalist Cape. Don’t you just see Kate Middleton wearing this lovely frock.

For a serious splurge this Burberry one is inspired by equestrian blankets, and is beyond chic. I mean SJP herself has been rocking it! SPLURGE script on photo