Caped crusaders: Allison Williams
Make a swishy, sophisticated entrance this season with the help of a cape. If your outerwear needs something of a lift, ditch your coat in favour of the no-sleeves style. Take your cue from the stars and wear it dressed up or down, day or night. And as for the fabric and print, anything goes.
Getty ImagesGigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid was seen arriving at Giambattista Valli Fashion show during Paris Fashion Week wearing a cape worthy of any superhero.
GettyAllison Williams
Stunning GIRLS actress Allison Williams looked great in a bold orange dress with cape detailing.
Rex FeaturesEva Herzigova
Supermodel Eva makes the caped trend her own by nonchalantly draping it over just one shoulder. It brings an air of sophisticated regal chic to her pleated maxi and vest combo.
Rex FeaturesEmma Stone
Emma Stone's run of gorgeous frocks for the press tour of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has been nothing short of fashionably fabulous and this ornately-designed powder blue dress by Erdem is no exception.
Rex FeaturesEmma Stone
But it's the detail on this Erdem dress that really makes it stand out, thanks to a tailored caped back and that beautiful red beaded embellishment (we're sure there's a caped crusader/superhero joke in there somewhere, too). The whole look was topped off with a chic chignon and Christian Louboutin pumps - naturally!
Rex FeaturesKelly Osbourne
Kelly adds a shot of luxe to her white Badgley Mischka in the form of an ornate gold cape for the Oscars 2014 red carpet.
Getty ImagesKate Hudson
Actress Kate Hudson cuts a stunning figure in Versace at the 2014 Oscars. The in-built cape only adds to the overall effect.
PA PhotosCamila Alves
Camila Alves looks quite simply flawless in a strong-shouldered Gabriela Cadena creation at the 2014 Oscars, complete with matching cape.
Rex FeaturesAlexa Chung
Alexa Chung chose a beautiful butterfly-print Valentino dress to attend the International Woolmark Prize event in Milan during Milan Fashion Week. The icing on the cake? The in-built cape. Exquisite.
Rex FeaturesCoco Rocha
Model Coco Rocha donned an optical illusion colour-block Jean Paul Gaultier gown for an amfAR benefit ball in NYC in early Feb. The crowning glory? The built-in cape, of course.
PA PhotosKaty Perry
The Roar singer chose a dramatic floral-print Dolce & Gabbana gown, complete with built-in cape, for a celebratory Grammys concert to honour The Beatles this week. It's regal with a quirky-cool edge.
GettyAmy Adams
Amy Adams makes a bold statement in her matchy-matchy Valentino cape at the 2014 Golden Globes. Colourful capey goodness.
PA PhotosLupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o's Ralph Lauren gown has its very own built-in cape. That's designer dresses for you.
Rex FeaturesKate Moss
Kate Moss gives her all-black outfit an oriental flavour with the addition of padded silk cape.
Rex FeaturesAlexa Chung
Alexa Chung combats the cold in a chic wool topper.
Rex FeaturesDiane Kruger
Diane Kruger leaves the competition in her wake, thanks to this ornate gem.
Rex FeaturesEmma Watson
Emma Watson takes the cape to new heights in the form of a cropped Balenciaga number.
Rex FeaturesKaty Perry
Katy Perry adds drama with her ornate claret and lace design.
Rex FeaturesPoppy Delevingne
Poppy Delevingne injects her outfit with the cape factor. She wears it well.
Rex FeaturesLady Gaga
Lady Gaga leaves her shell bra at home for the day in favour of this sophisticated ensemble.
Rex FeaturesNicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger nods to the superhero connotations with her power-shoulder raspberry cape. May the fashion force be with you.
Rex FeaturesLily Cole
Lily Cole's cape is multi-purpose - it looks great AND it keeps her warm.
Rex FeaturesOlivia Munn
Olivia Munn adds extra elegance to her red-carpet outfit with the addition of a silky two-tone cape.
Fearne Cotton
Capes look cool for day. Make like Fearne Cotton and team yours with skinny jeans and dark accessories.
Rex FeaturesRosie Fortescue
Rosie Fortescue centres her outfit around a head-turning feather topper. This style would also look great with an LBD.
Rex FeaturesGabriella Wilde
Gabriella Wilde proves that a cape has the ability to take any outfit from simple to sensational in one easy move.
Rex FeaturesHarley Viera-Newton
Harley Viera-Newton is glamour personified in a pink wool Michael Kors ensemble. This outfit belongs on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Getty ImagesChristina Hendricks
Christina Hendricks cuts a glamorous figure in her bygone era ensemble. Capes and velvet acessories are a perfect match.
Rex FeaturesSarah Jessica Parker
Little Red Riding Hood for the upscale modern star - SJP, we heart this caped number.
Rex FeaturesDaisy Lowe
Do as Daisy Lowe does and wear your cape with thick tights and boots for maximum style points.
PA PhotosKatherine Heigl
Actress Katherine Heigl makes a petrol pit-stop look glamorous. We put it down to those exotic heels and leather trimmed camel cape.
Rex FeaturesJanelle Monae
Janelle Monae adds magic to an otherwise low-key look thanks to her inky velvet cape.
Rex FeaturesAubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza wore a beautiful caped Marios Schwab dress to the Met Gala.
