The Great Cover-Up

Jaeger London, Michael Kors, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Fall 2010 - photos courtesy style.com

Superheroes have one less thing to worry about this fall;  with the cape becoming the topper of choice for the fashionable set, going incognito just got a lot easier.  Trendy powerhouses like Alexander Wang and Julien Macdonald decided to forego sleeves in favour of a more billowy, voluminous silhouette on top, allowing it-girls everywhere to breeze through the streets like caped crusaders.  The modern cape is less flower child and more Wonder Woman:  bold, dramatic and utterly fearless.  Real Life Runway Tip:  Capes look best when paired with slim-fitting bottoms, be it pencil skirt or slim pants.  Finish off the look with a loose-fitting silky blouse or form-fitting turtleneck and of course, a pair of killer boots - all the better to kick butt with, my dears. 

Want to be shrouded in mystery this fall?  Check out these beauties:

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