Last week when I shared about my check shirt purchase from Millers, I didn’t share my second purchase which was this blanket cape. When I picked it up I asked my mum if it looked like something my grandma would wear. It has the potential to look old lady like depending on how it’s styled.
Yesterday, the weather turned cool enough for me to wear my new blanket cape. To modernize my grandma fashion purchase, I teamed it with a navy stripe long sleeve tee.
If you ever want to modernize an outfit – add stripes . The pattern is universally classic and providing it has the same colours in the layered pieces, it won’t look dowdy. If you can’t add stripes, add a piece that is trending and you will find it will lift up the outfit.
Blanket capes are a big trend this season. They’re really just a winterized kimono. Most of the styles are in a plaid pattern. I haven’t seen many in different patterns like the one I purchased from Millers. That may be why I was attracted to it. And it’s promotional price of $18.
If you’re looking to purchase something for mum this Mother’s Day, a blanket cape may be the perfect gift because it’s one size fits all and can be used all through out winter. It may be a fad like the snuggy, but for me, I’m happy to wear my blanket cape to add interest and layers to my winter outfits.
Have you got a blanket cape yet? What do you think of this style of cape?