https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 06:10:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428967 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:49:17 +0000 yellowgirl 428967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first one is my favorite on you, with the green one being second. They both have very different vibes; the camel one seems a tad dressier to me and the green a bit more casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428956 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:40:46 +0000 amyreh 428956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the Nordstrom one!! I like the camel with your dark hair and I think the fit is very cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428757 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:11:06 +0000 rae 428757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm gonna break away from the group and say I kinda dislike the color of #1 on you, and I think it is also a bit overwhelming with the curved hem dipping down low and the long sleeves. It's not a huge difference from the other one, but it makes *the difference* to me... </p> <p>#6 is by FAR my favorite... far, far, far. It looks killer with that red bag in the background, too. And I love that you are able to get a peek of colorful sleeves to break up the exanse of cape - I missed that before. </p> <p>The purple is a lovely color - you should definitely try it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428744 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:45:54 +0000 Vildy 428744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Berman one is positively jaunty on you. You've got me liking capes - on you, at least! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428737 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:37:48 +0000 Sona 428737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another vote for Helene Berman! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428734 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:33:53 +0000 KikiG 428734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the Helene Berman one. The color is beautiful on you, and your small frame is not lost in it. It is also a very good length for you, better than the green one. You have the opportunity to add a scarf and change the look. This one would go to work and look dressy, but could be dressed down for weekend fun. </p> <p>The green one is cute, but casual, and I can see why your mom friends love it--it would be great for a MOTG. I wonder how it would wear, if the one from the store was already shopworn from being handled? What will scooting in and out of your car do to it? And, how will it work with scarves and handbags, and how will it look over your dressier outfits?</p> <p>The plaid one is not my favorite, because the scale of the plaid overwhelms your frame. Like the green one, it is much more casual. Also, the lack of effective waist definition is not flattering like the Helene Berman one is. </p> <p>I think the purple one is cute, but until I see it on you, I can't really comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428732 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:29:09 +0000 goldenpig 428732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MNsara, I can do capes for winter because I live in SF Bay Area and it's pretty much fall year round. The other camel coat was about the same thickness. And I agree, not loving the last cape on me...it looks much better on the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428729 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:26:15 +0000 Louise 428729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one best. It looks better shaped than the others x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428727 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:24:38 +0000 kimlee 428727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with MaryK the purple one is fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428725 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:23:19 +0000 MNsara 428725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I really like the Helen Berman one on you and for replacing an existing coat - it might be the one (can you get by with a cape for your winter?)</p> <p>But when I got to the green cable one, I fell in love with it. Okay, I'm biased in favor of green, but that lovely high turtleneck on you is fun! When you switched to the lighter MaryJanes, that clinched it for me!</p> <p>I'd probably also like the plum one, but can't visualize the fit on you.</p> <p>Not a fan of the last one </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428721 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:18:49 +0000 MsMary 428721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE LOVE LOVE the purple one! It's killing me!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cape-shopping#post-428715 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:15:49 +0000 goldenpig 428715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Starting a new thread just because I wanted to be able to use that title, LOL! Doesn't that sound so funny? Here are some more choices/pics (and I tried to take pictures with my arms at my side at Angie's request). Let me know what you think of these capes and which is your favorite (if any). I would probably keep only one or at most two (one cape &amp; one sweater poncho), like the camel one plus either the green or purple one. Thanks for your advice!</p> <p>1-5. Nordstrom Helene Berman wool blend cape:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/helene-berman-wool-blend-cape/3172548" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/he.....pe/3172548</a><br /> This cape was mentioned in Angie's post on Eliminating Cape Fear. I like the camel color, clean and slightly more structured look, and the fact that it has pockets! Plus you can wear it open as well. I sized down--this is an XS. I have a camel wool coat that is on its last legs (the lining is all torn up and the sleeves are worn) so this would be a perfect replacement that's a little more up to date. I went ahead and bought this but I can still return it. The only thing that's annoying me is that I know this cape was on sale at the NAS so it's kind of bugging me that I'm buying something full-price when it was cheaper before...I feel like a sucker. But capes weren't even on my radar back then (look at how far I've come!). So, would you keep this even knowing that you could have had it for less earlier?</p> <p>6-10. Anthro Cabled Cocoon cardigan. S/M.<br /> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&#038;id=22498729" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....d=22498729</a><br /> Still obsessed with this one since it's getting so much love from the other gals on my mommy board. Here's one additional pic with my arms straight at my side...although it doesn't look so good that way (I look like a big green egg!). The one at the store was pretty roughed up so I ordered a new one in case I do keep this one.</p> <p>11-13. Anthro Golden Gate Cardigan. S/M. Unfortunately they didn't have this in the store so I couldn't take any pictures. But I have it on order as well to try on. I did actually try it on a few weeks ago in the SF store, and thought it looked huge so I didn't get it. But I guess capes are supposed to be big so I'm giving it another shot because I really like this plum purple color.<br /> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21128814&#038;navAction=jump&#038;navCount=" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....;navCount=</a></p> <p>14-17. Anthro Hallstatt Plaid Cape<br /> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22500714&#038;navAction=jump&#038;navCount=" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....;navCount=</a><br /> I like the colors and I like plaid and it has a belt to define the waist. I'm just not so sure...I think it looks a little huge on me. It's "one size fits all". I didn't buy this one but wanted to include it since people were asking me to look at waist-defining capes. </p>