Cape

What kind of names did not he wear a cape: almaviva, burnus, himation, serape. In Russia, in its usual form, it first appeared during the times of Emperor Alexander III and was a military short cloak with a turn-down collar, without sleeves, only with slots for hands, clasped buttons with a hood, made of waterproof rubberized fabric. The almost protective cape and black cloak is also used by modern officers.

However, designers and fashion designers could not leave the beautiful half of humanity without such an original wardrobe detail and created a lot of options for coats of this style for various women and different occasions.

Of course, this is no longer the cloak that had an exclusively utilitarian purpose. From classical in it the heavy dense fabric, a trapezoid form, lack of sleeves and a hood remained.

It differs from the classical version in cut, in fact, it is a circle, a square or a rectangle, in the center of which a cut is made for the head. The style of the poncho can be different: from the classic Burberry with the characteristic coloring to the shocking poncho-boho.

An indispensable thing when traveling or just leaving the house when there is no umbrella, but there is just rain. It allows you to leave your hands free, but covers your head, body, and, with sufficient length, even your legs. May be transparent, bright or delicate colors. The image of joy from the movie "Peter FM".

For greater convenience and comfort of the owner of such a coat, sleeves stand out on the cloth, sometimes long or short cuffs are added. Often this model is worn with a belt that fits into the slits, creating a fitted silhouette.

The same free style, so it is often confused with a poncho or manteau. The difference lies in the fact that, unlike the poncho, the cap is tailored to the figure, given the line of the shoulders. The presence of a fastener distinguishes it from a manta, but the elements of decoration are limited only by the designer’s imagination.

Capes can often be seen in celebrities who value them for the ability to create a variety of images - from refined to military. Not the most practical style for our winters, but in the spring and autumn in the cape you will be interesting and original.

Spacious fur coat with wide sleeves, without fastener, fastened at the neck with a buckle or ties. The dream of many women as a symbol of luxury and nobility.

Fragility and elegance create an expensive looking image in the best sense of this expression.

It can be the most unexpected and different: from luxurious fur and bird fluff for coats to polyethylene for a rain poncho. It all depends on the situation, your taste and the flight of the designer's fantasy: gabardine, drape, cashmere, raincoat fabric, jeans, wool - for everyday models.

Satin, silk, lace, organza, chiffon - for special occasions.

It is difficult to say who does not suit properly selected Cape. Thanks to the free cut and flying silhouette, this style is universal.

He will emphasize your harmony and elegance and will help to hide figure flaws, if you are not completely satisfied with yourself. Therefore, a young girl, a full mature lady, and even a stylish man can stop her choice on such a cloak.

Depending on the model, fabric and manufacturer, the cost will vary: from a disposable raincoat for 50 rubles and to an exclusive model of a wedding cloak, the price of which you only get from the designer.

Cape of any style gives the volume of the upper part of your silhouette, so the bottom is better to choose a more concise: skinny jeans, leggings, straight tight pants, capris.

The proportions of the shortened models of such raincoats are better visually corrected with wider trousers. Very short capes look good with shorts. Lovers of skirts and dresses can be advised to wear straight and narrowed models, the length of which will not go beyond the cape itself.

A modern rain cape can be quite a stylish detail of your wardrobe, especially if it has an unusual bright color. Under a cape with a bright print it is better to put on monophonic clothes, and it is desirable the muffled color.

Now on the shelves you can find whole sets, which consist of a raincoat, rubber boots and handbags. Fun, original and practical.

A raincoat-poncho implies freedom of movement and independence, therefore, fashionable motorcycle boots with buckles, a sweater and jeans will look relaxed and bold with it. Sports and democratic - sneakers, boyfriend jeans and a baseball cap. In urban chic style, leggings, a sweater tunic and brogues on a high platform.

Some fashion houses offer a non-obvious, but win-win in bad weather option - a neutral color poncho with a cocktail dress and pumps. It is worth trying, and do not forget to take a men's black cane umbrella with you.

Cape is one of the most elegant cape styles, therefore it requires appropriate framing: long leather or suede gloves, a beautiful headdress. A brimmed hat or a bowler hat is perfect. For a cap, the choice of shoes is also important: boots, ankle boots, shoes of the classical form with a heel or wedge heel. The exception is the capes military: coarse boots with lacing and massive boots will approach them. Sports shoes and uggs are not recommended.

Manto in winter and capes for solemn occasions in the warm season will emphasize the luxury and nobility of your image, whether it be a debutants ball or a prestigious award. Hairstyle, make-up, jewelry, perfume fragrance, high heel shoes, dress train, elegant cape on fragile shoulders.

In the good old fairy tale "Three nuts for Cinderella" it was in such a cape with a beautiful hood that Cinderella met at the ball with the prince.

Separately about the wedding fashion. Shows of the latest seasons of modern designers show a tendency to change the traditional image of the bride in a dress and veil. Capes, capes, coats, capes of various styles from various fabrics, with or without hoods, with sleeves and hand slots, become completely self-sufficient accessories, turning a bride into a Cinderella at a ball or Snow Queen only by your choice.

Vintage - a great variation on the theme of "new - well forgotten old." The fashion of the 80s returns in the image of today's trendy capes. Comes back in triumph!