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• November 13, 2008 3:00 PM
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Cloak Addict: We Play Detective and Find Winter's Coolest Capes

By Max Berlinger

We couldn't resist the idea of indulging our inner Nancy Drew, and being bundled and belted in one of these 8 awesome cloaks. We're thinking cloaks are a perfect alternative to other outerwear stalwarts, and nothing beats the ease, and dramatic flair, of just tossing one on and disappearing into the night.

Above, from left: Mongrels in Common Coral Cape, $894, available at Pixie Market; A.P.C. Belted Plaid Cape, $450, La Garçonne.



Above, from left: Erin Fetherston Lucetta Caplet Coat, $1,826, available at Forward by Revolve; Rapscallion by Samantha Pleet Detachable Cape Dress, $148, Urban Outfitters.



Above, from left: Loeffler Randall Boyfriend Cape, $437, available at Otte; POP Plaid Nylon Cape, $145, available at Pixie Market.



Above, from left: Publika Zip Cape, $422, available at Oak; Rag & Bone Hooded Cape, $378, available at Tobi.

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