This Street Style Shot Will Make You Rethink A Poncho

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After being seen on multiple catwalks of Autumn/Winter 2018, capes and ponchos have dutifully made their way back into our wardrobes. The poncho is a true 70's trend; seen often on stylish students and older women alike. Admittedly, we were on the fence about this resurgence but with this street style shot, we're rethinking the trend entirely.

A Blogger's Take On How To Pull Off A Cape

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Blogger Shea Marie has us thinking that maybe capes really do have magical powers after all! Here she is cozied up in a chic pale pink cape styled over a black mini dress with statement silver boots. We just love the way the loose cape looks draped over her fitted mini dress underneath.

Get the look:
+ Hat Attack Original Panama Fedora
+ Shades Of Grey Oversized Cape
+ TY-LR The Elena Jacket
+ Leith Racerback Shirt Dress
+ Carlos Foldover Fur Clutch
+ Marc Jacobs Chelsea Metallic Boots

See How Kate Davidson Hudson Styles A Fringed Cape Top

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This just in: capes are no longer just for superheroes! Kate Davidson Hudson provides us with some excellent inspiration on how to go about styling this super trendy item. We absolutely adore how she brilliantly pairs her black fringed cape top with fresh white wide-leg culottes and sexy ankle-strap heeled sandals.

Get the look:
+ 525 America Fringe Poncho (also here)
+ Ralph Lauren Fringed Poncho
+ C/Meo Stay Close Full Midi Skirt
+ T By Alexander Wang Midi Skirt
+ Steve Madden Stecy Sandal

A Blogger-Approved Way To Style A Croc Skirt

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Blogger Kelly Framel is ultra-chic in head-to-toe luxe neutrals. Her caramel croc-embossed skirt looks phenomenal paired with her billowy white cape sleeve top and sexy gladiator-style heeled sandals.

Get the look:
+ Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses
+ Stylishelf Cape Sleeve Blouse (also here)
+ Nasty Gal Wood If I Could Box Clutch
+ Guess Croc-Embossed Faux Skirt
+ Kenneth Cole Thatford Gladiator Sandals

A Blogger Makes A Serious Case For A Cape Blazer

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Completely on board with how Paola styles her cape blazer with round mirrored sunglasses, a striped top, leather pants and mule sandals. The pairing possibilities for this key piece are endless!

Get the look:
+ Westward Leaning Vanguard Sunglasses
+ Who What Wear Cape Blazer
+ Nasty Gal Champagne Taste Cape Blazer
+ A.P.C. Andy Stripe Sweater
+ Current/Elliot Coated Ankle Skinny Jean
+ Urban Outfitters Cameron Mule Heel

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A Casual Cool Way To Wear A Cape Coat

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One of our favorite trends to come out of the Spring collections this year is the wide leg trouser. It's flattering and elongating on a variety of body types. Model Laura Love looks crazy cool in her retro round sunglasses, cape coat, basic tee and wide-leg pants. So simple, yet oh-so sophisticated!

Get the look:
+ Quay Dynasty Round Mirrored Sunglasses
+ Halston Heritage Cape Trench Coat
+ Missguided Cape Tailored Blazer
+ Edith A. Miller Crew Short Sleeve Tee
+ River Island 70's Wide Leg Pant

A Blogger-Approved Way To Wear Ripped-Knee Jeans

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Fashion blogger Lizzy's understated, yet elevated casual look is perfected with a black cape, turtleneck sweater, ripped-knee jeans and slingback Gucci loafers (a version of the year's most coveted flats). Her gorgeous Céline bag is the icing on the cake.

Get the look:
+ Nasty Gal One-Slit Wonder Turtleneck
+ Asilio Dollar Bills Knit Turtleneck
+ Marc B Grab Bag With Top Handle
+ Levi's 721 Rugged Indigo Jeans
+ Gucci Slingback Loafers

Model-Off-Duty Style: Copy Gigi Hadid's Cape Coat Look

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Head-to-toe neutrals are a definite way to achieve a sophisticated look. Model Gigi Hadid was spotted leaving a restaurant in a cream cape coat, matching ripped jeans and nude pumps. Her effortless messy top knot completed this cool and monochrome look.

Get the look:
+ Lavish Alice Collarless Cape Blazer
+ Missguided High Neck Camel Crop Top
+ J Brand 620 Mid Rise Skinny Jeans
+ Christian Louboutin Pointy Toe Pump
+ Schutz Gilberta Pump

Under $100: A Sleek Black Cape Dress For Nights Out And Beyond

I was already a fan of cape coats and blazers, so this sleek black cape dress caught my eye. It's great for summer nights, super easy to transition for fall, and comes in at under $100.

Get the look:
+ Vanessa Mooney My Cherie Tassel Earrings
+ Nasty Gal Catherine Cape Dress
+ Linea Pelle Lady Dylan Mini Shoulder Bag
+ Jeffrey Campbell Gogo Girl Patent Leather Boot

GIMME GIMME: BLACK CAPE BLAZER

Need to get my hands on this black cape blazer! It looks perfect with the minimal necklace, destroyed denim and strappy heeled sandals.

Get the look: Nasty Gal Champagne Taste Cape Blazer // Nasty Gal Double or Nothing Necklace // Splendid T-shirt // Unif Twerk Jeans // Zimmermann Single Band Sandals

A SIMPLE KIND OF COOL

ELLE France

I've had my eye on those Adidas sneakers for awhile now, but in dark red... Ok, I've actually wanted them since I was 10 + read R.L. Stine's The Babysitter IV lol. I always loved the look on the cover + would totally wear it today. Kinda reminds me of a T by Alexander Wang look.