The temperatures are hovering Spring-like in some places, but I know that these wonderful garments can still be worn in many cities. One reason I still like cold weather is for the opportunity to wear lovely wool clothing.
The coat has a fabulous collar and stand-out sparkley rhinestone buttons, in my favorite red. I like to wear it in the evening. They would both be from the 1950’s – early 1960’s.
The lovely woven cape came from San Francisco and was, undoubtedly, tailor-made with a silk lining bordered by about 6 inches of hand-done embroidery. It has arm slits for convenience, so I can easily substitute it for a coat or throw it quickly over anything else I might be wearing.
“Look, Fred – who’s that mysterious woman? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HOW ABOUT THESE WHERE THE TEMPS ARE STILL FRIGID?
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One thing I LOVE about capes…you can gain 5 lbs or lose 5 lbs. You can wear a slinky evening dress or a chunky sweater under the cape and it still works, still drapes fabulously.
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So right. Some people might think of them as being awkward but, especially if they have arm slits, they’re one of the most versatile types of outerwear. And, nothing makes a better STATEMENT . . .
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Awkward? Nooooo, not at all
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