I was filled with trepidation when I read that the cape is back in vogue. I wore one as a small child and quite liked it but the return of the poncho a few years ago wasn’t a great success for me. But in the name of style research I decided to give it a go. Mmmmm. As I thought. They might look good, but where do you put your handbag? I know you shouldn’t carry it on your shoulder, but  that is my place of preference. Cannot be done with a cape, so you will need a short strapped bag that you can carry in your hand. For me, that would mean a new handbag. Secondly, I was cold. In winter time, there would be an upward draft as the hemline is huge and floaty.  Some do have pockets to keep your hands warm but you have the handbag to carry so gloves are also required. So more expense and outlay required.  You know, I think I’m going to give it a miss. They aren’t cheap and won’t have the staying power of a great coat.

Superman – you can rest assured that you won’t have any competition from  me on the style front!

If you would like to try one for yourself, the one in the photo is from ASOS – £70 – so not a bad price for a lovely looking garment 

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Hooded-Military-Cape/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1162523&utm_source=google_product_search&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_product_search