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Why We Love... Vintage Capes

13/11/2013

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Well it certainly is getting chilly now! The arrival of winter is something that I definitely don't look forward to, but if I had to choose one redeeming feature, it's that the time has come for our vintage winter wardrobe to be unearthed. 

And one of my favourite winter garments is a good old fashioned cape. They are wonderfully warm and are great for a splash of uplifting colour. Coats are all well and good, but with a cape you don't have the problem of getting a chunky vintage knit jumper into the arms, and you could even wear a cape over a coat if it is exceptionally chilly! At last years Mill Road Winter Fair I had an outside stall and my vintage wool cape was a life saver. 
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Here I am wearing my vintage cape on an autumnal day at Wimpole at War. It is by 'Foxhunter' and is all wool in a striped pattern. It looks brown and green from a distance, but when you get close it is an array of orange, pink, green and brown, so perfect for a colour addict like me. It also has a fabulous twisted fringe. I inherited it from my Nan too, so it is extra special to me. 

If you fancy getting yourself a vintage cape (or even another one, like I do!) then here are my favourites that are available on Etsy. The tartan ones are rather brilliant, and are very on trend right now. If I had to choose one of these for myself I'd go for the green one with the silky lining - what about you?

Vtg 60s MOD cape // large collar // button and belt front // orange and brown Prince of Wales check - VicAndBertieVintage
1960s welsh wool tapestry cape - EllaandFrankVintage
vintage 70s pink purple and green plaid cape - AsburyHill
Vintage 1960s Tartan Plaid Wool Cape // Sherlock Holmes Style - TrueValueVintage
vintage long RED tartan plaid REVERSIBLE cape jacket XS-L - GEMandARROWvtg
mod vintage cape in bold red and black geometric pattern // touch of punk / goth // 60s cape // 70s cape // fits most sizes - AnatomyVintage
60's Plaid Cape, Wool Tartan Red Plaid Long Poncho Coat - MyGmasCloset
60s Orange Mod Cape - Military Peacoat Trench Coat Swing Jacket S / M - SHOPPOMPOMVINTAGE
Vintage Black and Green Wool Tweed Cape Coat Fab Buttons - VintageDevotion
70s Houdstooth And Velvet Cape - TaiJay
1970s boho suede cape // embroidered olive green cape // bohemian vintage poncho // most sizes - AnatomyVintage
Amber vintage 60s Italian wool cape - BoatPeopleVintage
1960s Black & White Check Cape. Reversible. Mod. Mad Men. Fall Fashion. Winter - gogovintage
Awesome Vintage Tartan Wool Cape - RadicalJane
Vintage Plaid Wool Long Cape Small Medium - PrettyColourful
1940s Nurses Cape / WWII Wool Cape - WearAreTheyNow

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Stay warm and have a great day! 

Sophie x

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claireabellemakes link
14/11/2013 03:15:15 am

I adore the bright orange one!

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Retrovert
14/11/2013 03:32:54 am

Oh yes. Love the big bold buttons. Wish I could wear orange as it is such a lively colour - unfortunately it looks terrible on me! You could pull it off though I think. Sophie x

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