Top 10 Scarf-Capes: And How to Wear The Trend
By Charlotte Goodayle, The Goodowl
Not quite a scarf and not quite a coat, the happy medium between the two. No doubt you would have seen these poncho esque capes floating about the shops throughout the year, they first caught my eye at London fashion week in September when the Burberry monograph cape was the coat of choice for bloggers and celebrities alike with big names such as Olivia Palermo and Cara Delevingne leading the way. Admittedly I’ve been slow to hop on the trend train, but with capes set to be even bigger in the new year its hard not to climb on board, especially with all these beauties up for grabs.
Block Colours
From L - R: Monki ‘Lollo’ Poncho (£30.00) | Yumi Blue Scarf (£30.00 | Asos Block Panel Cape (£25.00)
Classic Checks
From L - R: New Look Navy & Red (£19.99) | Asos Black & White, Now on sale (£17.00) | River Island Tartan (£35.00)
Stripes
From L - R: Asos Stripe Blanket (£25.00) | River Island Blanket Cape (£35.00) | Asos White & Grey (£25.00)
How to Wear The Trend
As these oversized blankets lack arms and fastenings its essential to layer up to avoid feeling the chill. My favourite way to wear them is with roll neck jumpers like this one from New Look for £8.99 .Then to give it some sort of shape and stop myself from looking too swamped in fabric, I like to add a thin belt just to pull it all together.
(Parisian Collection via Tk Maxx Similar | Newlook Roll Neck Top £8.99 | Pins and Needles Maxi Green Shirt Now on Sale £25.00 - ASOS Ripped Knee Jeans Similar | Primark Chunky Boots Similar)
Fake It Till You Make It - The Cheat Way
Don’t have a cape but want to try the trend? Well there is another way and It couldn’t be simpler, plus you might already own one. Just use whatever scarf you have lying around, In this case, the bigger the better! Its what I’ve been doing and has to be my favourite way of wearing the trend as its so versatile.
(H&M Leopard Print Oversized Scarf Now On Sale £8.00, See how else I styled this scarf here)
What are your tips for styling the cape trend? And will you be rocking it this year?
