The Chicest Coat for the Holidays (and it’s under $50!)

Winter is coming here whether we like it or not so it’s time to break out the heavy duty outerwear. While I did a whole post on picking out the right winter coat for your needs last year, there is a new contender that has recently become more and more popular: the cape.

Why You Need A Cape

You need a cape because it is the chicest (although not the warmest) outerwear out there! It can be worn in a variety of ways and comes in a many different styles from minimalist to military to sleek crepe. Wear it to work, over dresses, with sweaters and knits, you can style a cape many different ways to suit your needs.

Us #ClassicStyleGirls, all need a cape in our wardrobes in order to say we have a well rounded wardrobe. Although it’s a surprisingly versatile piece of outerwear, that allows up to dress up jeans and a sweater but at the same time slip it over a dress when headed to a holiday party.

Finally, you really need a cape because it makes you feel like a super hero/villain/Napoleon. So in other words, a bad ass.

How To Wear A Cape

There are a couple different ways to wear a cape. First you have to decide what style you want. You can go full on wool coat or wear it as your third piece in the form of a cape blazer.

With a cape coat, you can wear them over knit sweaters, blouses, or plain old long sleeve tees. If you go the solid color route (see some of my favorite picks below), a cape coat is a great way to show off a beautiful sleeve detail or a print pattern on your shirt without freezing to death.

A cape blazer is easy to style into your work wear but adds a little edge to any outfit. It functions just like a regular blazer would but with a little more swish.

Finally, you can also find some dresses that have capes built into them! Talk about ultimate super hero vibes! These would be a stunning option for your holiday parties as all you need to do is add a pair of heels and some sparkle to be party ready.

Where to Buy A Cape

Since capes have come into vogue recently, they are available at tons of retailers and at every price point. I’ve rounded up a selection of different capes from across the net that should have something for everyone!

Have you tried out wearing a cape yet? Let me know in the comments!
And don’t forget to enter the GIVEAWAY currently on Instagram! You can win some serious holiday style!

Until next time,
Ana Luiza

COAT: Forever 21 (under $50 and comes in military red) // SWEATER: old, similar here (cashmere under $100) // JEANS: Paige // SHOES: old, similar here // BAG: Celine look a like (more on that here) // LIPSTICK: bareMinerals ‘Naughty’