The cape dress is flying into this season’s top trends, but before you get carried away with images of fancy dress costumes billowing in the wind, take a look at the celebs for cape dress inspiration.
Whether they're short or long-sleeved, mini or maxi, cape dresses are a flattering and sophisticated wardrobe staple for the season ahead. AND – thanks to the handy arm coverage - you won't need to stress about finding a jacket to match as the weather gets cooler.
Take a look at our pick of the best cape dresses you can buy right now:
1 of 26Cape Dress
Myah Cape Swing Dress, £7, Boohoo
2 of 26Cape Dress
Faith Cape Sleeve Plunge Dress, £20, Boohoo
5 of 26Cape Dress
Izabel London Khaki Cape Style Belt Dress, £26, Dorothy Perkins
6 of 26Cape Dress
Isabel London Navy Cape Style Belt Dress, £26, Dorothy Perkins
10 of 26Cape Dress
Lavish Alice Cape Dress, £46, SimplyBe
11 of 26Cape Dress
Pretty Little Thing Cape Midi Dress, £30, Lipsy
12 of 26Cape Dress
Lorna Bow Sided Capelet Dress, £99, Jacques-Vert
13 of 26Cape Dress
Kimono Belt Cape Dress, £30, Missguided
14 of 26Cape Dress
Plunge Slinky Cape Dress, £25, Missguided
15 of 26Cape Dress
Mascara Red Cape Dress, £129.99, Zalando
19 of 26Cape Dress
True Decadence Cut Out Cape Maxi Dress, £70, Lipsy
22 of 26Cape Dress
Black Embellished Cape Maxi Dress, £58.50, Wallis
24 of 26Cape Dress
Carla Cape Swing Dress, £6, Bohoo
25 of 26Cape Dress
Jen Paisley Cape Woven Shift Dress, £18, Boohoo
26 of 26Cape Dress
Blush Pink Cape Dress, £25, Evans
Now take a look at some of the trends that should NEVER have happend. Be warned - some serious crimes against fashion commited:
