Are capes wardrobe power players or fashion’s flapping, impractical joke? A guide to the pros, cons and ‘huhs?!’ of this womenswear classic.

Once the exclusive uniform of Dracula and Superman, the humble cape has never been more stylish. Elegant, bold, and roomy for easy layering, today’s sweeping silhouettes are surprisingly adaptable.

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But for a/w 2019 capes have come in from the cold of fiction and back to the warmth of the fashion designer’s embrace. Capes were everywhere on the catwalk this season, and there was one for ...

Finally, though, for comfy fashion lovers, the poncho has seen its status elevated, thanks to makeovers courtesy of Isabel Marant and Toteme, and is now being purveyed in the form of cape coats.