Fall-ing for Capes

The temperature has barely hit 85 degrees three days in a row in New York City, and I’m already yearning for fall fashion. One word: capes. Two: capes and capelets. These little darlings are often overlooked, considered impractical and costumey. But they popped up all over the fall 2009 runway, assuming a wide range of personalities.
Grab one with huge brass button and let it swing over a mini for a carefree mod look. Pair a snow-white cape with black leggings and boots and you’ve created the perfect uniform to rock while brunching-shopping-dining your way through a lazy city Sunday.
Of course, …read more