While there was a variety of capes and cloaks that could be worn with relative freedom of choice for socializing, the Victorian times saw a mandate about what could be worn to the theater.
Get a multi-tiered Victorian cape from Recollections here.
Women wanted to be seen, and this is just another example of how they did it. Given that we are talking about the days of enormous bustles, puffy sleeves, the Merry Widow hat, and hoop skirts, I think it is appropriate that the “go big” attitude of women’s fashion would extend to winter wear as well. According to fashion magazines and manuals, a proper lady would own roughly three such capes. These capes had multiple layers, usually three: one just at the shoulders, another one ending a few inches longer, and then the bottom layer. In the late 1800s, the most popular style of cape was the multi-tiered style, with versions for both day and evening use. I have found that the length that was most popular was hip-length or a few inches higher. Let’s see what they came up with! Lengthĭuring the Victorian era, the length of a cape varied from one covering just the shoulders to a full-length cloak used for formal events.
#LADIES CLOAKS AND CAPES FULL#
There were also multiple periods of very full sleeves that prevented a coat from being worn as easily as it was for men. This diversity is not seen in other time periods and one reason was of course, increasing industrialization that allowed designers to get more creative. There was a wide variety of styles, cuts, lengths, materials, and necklines used. Well, if there was a Golden Age of the cape, I think it would be the Victorian Era. In my previous post on winter coats through time, I wrote that I had come across a reference to the 1980s being the “Golden Age” of the coat. Is there something that you would like to know or share about coronation robes? Drop it in the comments and I will include it in the post. Well, I discovered that there is a LOT to learn (For instance, did you know that the same company has been making the royal robes for about FOUR HUNDRED YEARS?) and I will follow this post up with another post about coronation robes in the new year. I have always taken this for granted and for this first time decided to investigate the origins of this tradition.
Here, we show you our favorite cape coats and fashions, from the classic wool number, to perfect plaids, and even a trench coat version too.Many readers will be familiar with the image of Queen Elizabeth I to the right and the fact that a grand, fur-trimmed cloak (or “robe”) is a part of the coronation ceremony for British crowns still today. Better still: whether you fancy feminine lines or gravitate towards military or utilitarian shapes, or perhaps love a classic check or a timeless tartan, capes are just another way to iterate on those style tentpoles in a way that feels fresh and new. Not only can the sleeveless cap-coat provide a visual departure from your mundane jacket, but they are just so darn elegant ( just ask the royal family). It so happens that just as fabulous as the coat or the ornate jacket, or even a stylish knit, is the cape. We may no longer be confined to the possibility of only socializing outdoors, but if we learned anything in the last two years its that every time you leave the house is an opportunity to wear a killer topper. Fret not, the drop in temperature serves as an ample opportunity to whip out our favorite statement coats, puffer jackets, killer black booties and winter boots- all elements that take everyday dressing to the next level. We are headed towards the dimming of the year, and along with less light and earlier sunsets (but hey, also autumn walks and crispy leaves) that means a seasonal chill.
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