Thrifty Threads – Superwoman Cape

Thrifty Threads 365, looking fly on a dime Capes are pretty trendy. But capes can also be pretty tricky to wear. Depending on the shape and length, it can swallow up your figure and be anything but flattering. But when I was invited to the Loehmann’s fall preview a few months ago, one of the items I found was an awesome Ellen Tracy cape. I wasn’t sure what I’d wear it with but I was willing to try the trend. And I’m so glad I did.

The camel color compliments everything in my wardrobe and the belted waist keeps from making my frame look shapeless.

looking fly on a dime, how to wear a cape

The coat’s neutral so I wanted to add some pops of color with my trusty purple jeans {which only cost 83 cents} from the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale, plaid pumps from the Salvation Army and a bag from DSW. The bag has such a luxe feel and I’ve had it for at least three years. The best $45 I’ve spent!

Looking Fly on a Dime, accessories This cape will clearly be my go-to outerwear for the winter months.

Breakdown:
Coat: c/o Loehmann’s // Jeans and shoes: thrifted // Purse: DSW

Week 11 of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge {a full year where I only buy second-hand clothing} is down. Only 41 more weeks to go!

looking fly on a dime, thrifty threads

13 Comments
  • Fajr
    Posted at 14:39h, 12 December Reply

    That cape looks great on you! I tried one on the other day and loved it, didn’t buy it cause I was looking for something more substantial, but they are great for a sunny winter day over a sweater! 

  • Anonymous
    Posted at 17:13h, 12 December Reply
  • Kim4ever25
    Posted at 17:33h, 12 December Reply

    How much was the cape? I Love it!!

  • Miss Ellis
    Posted at 17:38h, 12 December Reply

    I really enjoy your site.  I love this look.  The cape is fabulous!  This is the first one I have seen that has a belt with it.  That is awesome because it creates a shape rather than just drape like all the ones I have tried on.  Love it!

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  • Whitney James
    Posted at 17:46h, 12 December Reply

    really feeling this cape; looks great! love the heels too!
    ~nic

  • Anonymous
    Posted at 01:53h, 13 December Reply

    OHHHHHH, I so love that cape. You just gave me something different to search for while thrifting 🙂 You look so adorable!

  • Urbanglamour
    Posted at 07:09h, 13 December Reply

    Love everything!  Lucky you to have found purple jeans at the Buy the Bag sale!  Keep looking so fly!

  • Autumn F.
    Posted at 18:06h, 13 December Reply

    Great cape! I was wondering what kind of winter piece I wanted to get next and I think a cape is a must! So cozy looking yet so elegant!

  • Alissa
    Posted at 20:43h, 13 December Reply

    You look so fab. I love the hair and the color contrasting of the cape too. I just bought a tweed cape from Nordstrom and now I think I need to find some red pants to go with it. Because you’ve inspired me with your purple.

  • Sherry Singleton
    Posted at 04:35h, 14 December Reply

    I have a cropped cape in the same color. Too cropped to wear for the winter and we never seemed to have had an official fall (it went from warm to freezing!) so sadly its still in my closet (another thrift find thats still hanging!) Love the colored skinny jeans I need a pair in every bright color!

  • Michele
    Posted at 15:25h, 15 December Reply

    great cape.  You look fab.

  • Guest
    Posted at 02:29h, 21 December Reply

    love the cape!

  • lll0825
    Posted at 19:52h, 18 September Reply

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