When it comes to coat classics, a cape isn't necessarily the first style to spring to mind. Timeless trenches, cool-girl puffers and wash of sumptuous faux fur, sure. But a cape? Unless you're super into the quintessentially British countryside ambler look, it's certainly the less obvious choice.
© Getty ImagesHowever, this season the cape coat is entering the big leagues, vying for your attention over the more expected silhouettes. We have Chemena Kamali to thank for this. Chloé's creative director sent swathes of cape-clad models down her AW24 runway, turning out flapping designs in seasonal hues of emerald, magenta and tan.
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© ImaxtreeEven though the fashion cycle has continued to turn, consumer demand for capes remains. The high street was quick to catch on to the fad, with brands such as Massimo Dutti, Mango and Free People giving the bohemia-tinged jacket a whirl.
Consider how a cape could transform your outerwear arsenal. Unstructured wool versions can be styled over matching scarves for a calculated layering moment or worn as a dress with bare legs and boots during the ever-tricky transitional dressing period. The possibilities? Endless.
Read on to uncover the best cape coats for autumn below.
Best cape coats to shop now:
Bonded Cotton Trench Cape
Burberry
A luxury take on the classic cape, this hybrid piece by Burberry fuses utilitarian style with timeless design. Pair yours with a long denim maxi skirt and boots for an elegant city-ready aesthetic.
Mid-Length Wool Blend Coat with Scarf
Massimo Dutti
Featuring a plush wool touch, a caped silhouette and scarf detailing, this Massimo Dutti coat is all you could want in a winterwear piece.
Kate Scarf-Detail Virgin Wool Jacket
S' MaxMara
Sheathe yourself in warmth this season with S' MaxMara's ever-elegant caped coat - crafted from pure virgin wool. Ideal for throwing on over some jeans and a pair of loafers.
Brown Funnel Neck Cape Jacket
Nobody's Child
Tap into heritage dress codes with this nostalgic gem by Nobody's Child. With its rich brown hue, raised neckline and button detailing, the affordable number radiates vintage charm.
Ciara Cape Coat Black
Monsoon
Sophisticated yet slouchy, Monsoon's black caped coat is primed to take you from day to night. Bundle up in the draped swathes of fabric and brace the British chill in style.
Cape-Style Cropped Trench Coat
Mango
Boxy and brilliant, Mango's cropped cape-trench hybrid is set to flap fabulously in the wind. Layer over a crisp white shirt and black cigarette trousers for a divinely chic in-office aesthetic.
Caped Double-Breasted Cotton Gabardine Jacket
Loewe
Look to Loewe for a youthful twist on the cape coat silhouette. Cut from 100 per cent cotton garbadine material with a timeless tan hue, this luxury outerwear jewel is one to cherish for years to come.
Bailey Cape
Free People
While most capes are geared for stylish city strolling, Free People's mocha-hue rendition has a cool-girl, countryside twist. Layer up in a chunky knit and let the cape take centre stage for pub outings and starry nights beside the bonfire.
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