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Not All Heroes Wear Capes (But You Absolutely Should)

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The very best species within the very best family in the wardrobe kingdom is, paradoxically, the rarest on these streets. It is the cape. And you should own one. Here are some bits of inspiration, plus links to secondhand, vintage and luxury resale o...
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Primarily plaids, because obviously.

 
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Very mod, swinging '60s London
Vintage 1960’s Mod Wool Cape Armholes Military Inspired Navy Blue & Red, S/M
 
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A very sweet option that I suspect you’d reach for more than you might think.
VTG Mosbrook Reversible Cape Women Blue Plaid Wool Lined w/ Scarf Great Britain
 
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Just on the right side of red riding hood.
VINTAGE Queen of the Capes Country Place Red Plaid Wool Blend Cape Heavy
 
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Best colors
Vintage 1960s Tartan Wool Cape: Queen of the Capes Plaid Poncho
 
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Perfect fall option.
Vintage 60s 70s Plaid Wool Blend MOD Zip Cape Poncho Jacket Coat
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Beautiful option and a great length.
Vintage 1970s Green & Red Plaid Wool Cape
 
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The Woolrich ones are great - workhorse option
Vintage Woolrich Plaid Hooded Wool Long Cape
 
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I would absolutely not wear this camping because I don't do that, but this would definitely be invited to an outdoor event of some sort.
High Ridge Wool Camp Poncho
 
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Beautiful collar. Excellent price, also.
Vintage 70s/80s Cape with Black and White Herringbone Pattern
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For only the most dramatic among us. (I would do it.)
Handmade oversize cloak with arm slits. Poncho, Cape Coat, Reversible, green and blue plaid.
 
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Zara actually does excellent outerwear, particularly the older stuff.
100% Authentic ZARA Knit Cape $109+Tax Size: M

Solids

Could not be an easier entre to the cape.

 
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Absolute stunner from an estate sale.
1950 Merino Wool Cape Long Black Coat Attached Scarf Quality One Size
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Extraordinarily well priced. Great cut.
Vtg 60s Black Wool RETRO Long Cape Cloak Poncho Stroller Coat w/ Hooks OS
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The green collar. Chef's kiss.
Vintage Gray Long Jacket and Overcoat With Inverness Cape Women Size 95
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Classic shape and length.
RARE Vtg 70s Anthony Boeg Tweed Cape Coat Cork Ireland Cottage Factory Shop
 
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I'm intrigued by this collar and what's going on with the shoulder.
Vtg Gemini Wool Women Tan Sleeveless Cape Coat W/Belt & Velvet Brown Accents
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Super basic. A workhorse cape.
Vtg SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Beige Camel Hair RETRO Cape Cloak Poncho Stroller Coat S/M
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Cozy with The Row vibes
Vintage Rudolf Scherer Wool Cape Cloak With Scarf Steampunk Renaissance Size 40
 
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Please, I beg you, ignore the witch hat. The cape is fab.
Vintage Baur Foradori Gray Wool Cape Coat Button Front Classic Cloak
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Bright Irish walking cape
Jimmy Hourihan Wool Cape New Wool Purple Tweed Irish Walking Cape Vintage Dublin
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The most perfect colors.
WWII 1940s Marvin Neitzel 100% wool nurses cape,WWll,1940s,Wool Cape
 
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Excellent option for a classic, wear-always cape.
60s Vtg Blue Cape Coat Cloak Union Made
 
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Ultra vintage Banana. Check out that label.
VTG Banana Republic Cape of Two Countries
 
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What an absolute cutie.
1960s Navy Wool Cape | Vintage Poncho with White Piping | Mod Outerwear | Classic Mid-Century Style
 
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I have this one. It's very light. Lends best to an evening situation.
1970s Merino Wool Cape
 
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The built in scarf and color on this one are good.
Vintage 1970s Olive Green Wool Cape
 
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As a matching set, this would be so cute with a tall boot.
Clodagh of Dublin Gold Cape
 
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Everyone sleeps on black clothing online. Don't skip this one.
Vintage Cashmere & Lambswool Scarf Cape Coat by Hourihan
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Looks like suede. Priced like cotton.
Vintage 1970s Light Brown Cotton Velveteen Buckle Cape
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The leather makes it very of-the-moment. Highly recommend.
Vintage 80's Brown Leather Cape
 
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Spirit of the cape
COS Cape Jacket

New and Vintage High-End

If you have the means, by all means…

 
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I cannot handle how beautiful this is.
1970s Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Paris Vintage Camel Wool Cape Coat/ Jacket
 
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For the most dramatic among us.
True Vintage Mid Century Modern Wool Plaid Cape Mink Fur Trim Swing Coat
 
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It's so beautiful. I can't even.
Alaïa 2023 Cashmere Coat w/ Tags
 
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Someone please gift this to me.
Vintage Chloe 1977 Cape
 
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No notes.
Valentino Virgin Wool Cape w/ Tags
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Absolute stunner.
Vestiaire d'un Oiseau Libre A-line Cape | White | FARFETCH
 
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Would you LOOK at this embroidery? Ugh. So good.
Elie Saab floral-embroidered virgin-wool Cape | Black | FARFETCH
 
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Would you look at these BUTTONS? Yes, please.
Carolina Herrera Double Face Virgin Wool Peacoat Cape
 
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Perfect length
Burberry Trench Cape Coat
 
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Not a technical cape, but close enough and well priced.
Avec Les Filles Hooded Cape Raincoat
 
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I could not love this more. Look at that hardware.
Gucci Draped Layered Feline Head Shoulder Wool Long Belted Coat
 
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For the more goth kid among us.
Rick Owens DRKSHDW Concordians Poncho
 
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Stunner
Yohji Yamamoto Asymmetry Flare PO
 
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Not unlike wearing a Pendleton blanket in the best way. This would make an excellent gift.
Blue Lake Wool Camp Poncho
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Max Mara makes the best coats.
Camel drap cape