The Surprising Coat Style Fashion Girls Will Be Investing in This Season

One of my favorite buys of the season is unquestionably a cape. I found one at Zara that has major Celine vibes and is absolutely everything I've been looking for in a coat: bold, fashion-forward, and decidedly unique. Capes and cloaks had a huge presence on the past runways, with designers like Oscar de la Renta and Prada styling the outerwear with everything from skinny jeans to leather pants to minis.

They're powerful, alluring, and a little mysterious, exuding a touch of a 19th-century romance—not to mention the fact that they're an unquestionably chic alternative to the average wool coat. We've seen them on a plethora of fashion girls and celebrities so far this season, and we predict they'll be all over our feeds by the time the leaves start to fall.

Ready to embrace the style in your everyday wardrobe? Whether you go for lighter poncho styles, heavier wool capes, plaid patterns, or dramatic ankle-length cloaks, capes are surprisingly easy to wear: Just throw one on with jeans and boots, or a miniskirt and tights for looks that will work for both day and night. Scroll below to get inspired on how to wear them and shop our favorites of the season.

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Courtesy of Celine

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Courtesy of Chanel
On street style:

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The Style Stalker

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Shop the Best Capes

Made out of recycled materials and will keep you warm this season.

Leave it to Zara to make a good under-$100 jacket.

Toteme is the epitome of a fashion girl's dream.

I'll always approve of a large collar.

Affordable and easy for layering.

Ralph Lauren knows how to make a wardrobe classic.

Cozy is in the name of the product. That's it.

Waterproof, oversize, and engineered for warmth. What more do you need?

A black coat is always necessary.

I had to include another Toteme piece in here because the brand is just that good.

It's like a fashionable blanket you can wear.

A pattern that will still go with almost anything.