Do you own or at least, have tried to wear a cape coat before during the winter season? If not, you should consider adding it to your wardrobe. Just like winter coats, these coats are excellent warmers, they are flexible and can be worn or removed almost instantly, plus they have that unique style that would certainly transform your look and catch everyone’s attention.
A Brief Background
The cape-styled coats you can see today have their origins from Medieval Europe. Before jackets, spring jackets, winter coats, and raincoats came into existence, capes were the protective clothing used by the early Europeans. They were long, stretching way below the knees, they don’t feature sleeves, they wrap across the wearer’s back and sides, and they are usually hanged or fixed on the shoulder and neck area. But as civilization modernized, the tradition of wearing capes has almost disappeared except for the Roman Catholic clergy and in some religious groups. It was during the 19th century that this type of clothing was reintroduced as a fashion item. Since then, men and womens cape coat have consistently evolved and redesigned to fit the modern requirements of fashion and to suit the more fickle taste of the current generation.
Different Styles of a Cape Coat
· The basic wool capes. These are the most common and simplest style for these coats. Wool fabric is an excellent warmer. But majority of these capes are mixed with other materials like cotton and polyester for improved comfort, texture, and element resistance.
· Buttoned capes. Instead of a simple lace or a single button which will hold the cape around the neck, these styles feature an array similar to that of conventional coats.
· Collared capes. Another deviation from tradition is the addition of collar for these capes.
· Fur trim capes. These are the capes that feature faux or synthetic fur on its trim or hood. The fur both serves as an accent as well as an added warmer.
· Double breasted capes. The double breasted capes feature two arrays or lines of buttons to secure the coat in place. This is common for the blue or black cape coat.
· Belted capes. This is another new feature or rendition of the classic capes, some feature straps for an added belt accessory.
Cape Coat Fashion Tips
· These coats works best for slight, curvy, petite, or tall women. You should consider the contour or shape of your body first because these coats naturally add volume or width to the wearer’s body.
· Capes are meant for layering. This simply means that capes would look best if they are used to layer instead of totally covering the shirt or top you are wearing.
· Wool is ideal for winter but the lighter fabrics are for the transitional weather. Don’t trade comfort over style. During the chilling winter months, a wool cape coat is a must. But for transitional months like the period in between fall and winter or winter and spring, the thinner and lighter capes are more appropriate.
· They can work well with pants or skirts. The good thing about the modern style of capes is that they can work well with almost all kinds of bottoms. You are free to choose just as long as you ensure the right color coordination.
Classic clothing pieces like capes might seem too old-fashioned. But in today’s fast phase cultural and lifestyle transformations, they could be regarded as the best.
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