Why We Love... Vintage Capes

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. 

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?

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Stay warm and have a great day! 

Sophie x