Are capes wardrobe power players or fashion’s flapping, impractical joke? A guide to the pros, cons and ‘huhs?!’ of this ...

Think monarchs in white ermine fur capes and Mick Jagger swinging through 1960s London. Dracula’s black cape gave him cover while he slurped blood in the wee hours, while flying superheroes ...

Once the exclusive uniform of Dracula and Superman, the humble cape has never been more stylish. Elegant, bold, and roomy for easy layering, today’s sweeping silhouettes are surprisingly adaptable.