The Great Cape Debate

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So recently I've been thinking about superheroes, my semester abroad in London, and my love for vintage shopping. What do all three have in common? Beautiful capes. If your not familiar, capes are like half jackets, they have armholes but no sleeves, cover your body but don't constrict you. Most importantly, the perfect cape can give you a whole new wave of confidence as you walk down a crowded street looking effortlessly chic. The biggest deterrent most people have when deciding whether to buy a cape is the question, "But when would I actually wear this?" The answer: Every season. This spring, a cape is a great transition jacket from frosty winter days to the warmer months of April and May. For summer, a cape can be a great topper to a light summer dress, great for when there's a breeze by the beach at night but you still want to finish your sangria outside. As fall rolls around, the same cape can be worn over skinny jeans, with great boots and a long sleeve blouse. During the winter, use the cape as a great layering tool with trendy furry boots with thick socks peeking out, a knit sweater, long gloves, and a cute winter hat. One final tip. When shopping for the perfect cape, be selective. You don't want to end up in one of those tasseled ponchos circa 4th grade when you still had your batman lunchbox. Find simplicity and quality, and you will win the great cape debate. 

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