Coat with cape - old trends in a new way

Drape is a round cape on the shoulders. She is worn over a coat, raincoat, dress. The length of the cape usually does not slightly reach the waist, but now there are also shorter versions.

Coat with caped has a long history. The name “cape” came to us from French. The modern French word “pelerine” (cape, cape) comes from the word “pelerin” (translated as “pilgrim”). After all, a cloak with a hood was considered to be traditional clothing of pilgrims. Such clothes protected pilgrims from the sun, rain, wind and dust.

In the XV-XVI centuries, with the advent of the Renaissance to Europe, the cape began to enter the wardrobe of the mods.

It is believed that the Spaniards were the first to adopt the cape, then the French and Italians.

Both men and women wore pelerinas. She created a romantic image and perfectly warmed in cold weather.

In the XVIII - XIX centuries. pelerine became extremely popular not only in Europe, but also in Russia. Coats with pelerina were worn by officials, civilians, military. She entered the form of gymnasiums, monastic and private schools. In the women's fashion of Russia in those years, there were many variations of the cape: a simple dense “caneza”, decorative fur “giselle”, etc.

At the end of the XIX century, the drape finally turned into decorative elements of the attire. For its manufacture used velvet, silk, brocade, as well as ermine, sable, astrakhan fur, chinchilla. Pelerin trimmed with lace and gold or silver embroidery.

In the twentieth century, fashion returned the cape of simple cut, without any special finishes, and gave them a flared shape.

Drape is a decorative element that adorns the coat. But, at the same time, the drape additionally warms the coat.

The cape on the coat gives your image sophistication, elegance and romance.

A drape on a fitted coat helps to form a feminine hourglass silhouette.

Visually, a coat with a cape echoes the cape and poncho, as well as the antique salop. But the cape is exactly a cape, while in the cap and the saloon there are slots for hands. The poncho is worn as a separate element of the wardrobe, and it will be inappropriate to put the poncho on the coat.

In each fashionable season, famous fashion houses release models in coats with cape on the catwalk. This product will be correctly attributed to the eternal classics, which will be relevant at all times.

This season has a trend in fur trim, so you can safely choose a model with a cape of fur.

Especially popular will be astrakhan.

Other relevant materials for the coat this season are: suede, corduroy, velvet, sheepskin, matte and shiny leather.

Choosing a coloring, stop on such prints, as:

- flower patterns;

- cell;

- horizontal stripes or blocks;

- “animal” print (leopard and zebra);

- geometric asymmetry.

Of the colors will be especially relevant: gray, white, mustard, black, various bright colors.

This season should choose a coat with a cape either with a large collar or without a collar.

Current decor for coats this year:

- applications;

- large patch pockets;

- embroidery.

What to wear

For a coat with a cape an excellent hat “Fedora” or a wide-brimmed felt hat will suit perfectly. If you do not like to wear hats, then you can opt for a simple beret.

Scarves are better to choose non-volume and narrow. Drape is a bright accent, and you should not overload the upper part of the body with a wide volume scarf.

Complement your look with gloves of any length - and you get an elegant and elegant retro bow.

As a bag you can choose a model of any size.Stop the choice on classical strict forms of handbags. Discard baggy, shapeless or rag models - they will be out of place in the image you create.

Boots, ankle boots, classic shoes and shoes will be the preferred shoes for a caped coat. But sneakers and sneakers are unlikely to be appropriate in this case.

Stylish images

Exquisite snow-white double-breasted coat with caped slim silhouette below the knee length. The coat is decorated with a white wide belt that can be removed. Silver coats are worn to coat.

Black woolen double breasted coat with caped. The fitted A-silhouette accentuated with a black wide belt. A black quilted clutch on a chain, decorated with openwork pink embroidery, is matched to the coat.

Dark blue single breasted coat with caped length above the knee. The coat is decorated with a light brown belt, light yellow buttons and shoulder straps. Cuffs and pockets are trimmed with light brown straps to match the belt at the waist. To finish the coat chosen: beige beret, beige umbrella, light brown handbag and thin black tights.

A black double-breasted coat with a cape and a stand-up collar, just above the knee. Ankle boots with high lacing are chosen for the coat.

Single-breasted dark-violet coat with a fox fur collar and a fishnet cap in asymmetrical length. Feminine, bright and elegant image is complemented by high-heeled shoes in tone and volumetric light pink flower in hair.

Oversized yellow overcoat with a cape and large sleeves. The drape is decorated with three golden buttons. The yellow coat is so bright that an inconspicuous hair band and beige classic high-heeled shoes are matched to it.