cape coat

Armhole-free outer garment

A cape coat is a coat with an attached cape or cape-like extensions covering the shoulders and upper arms.

The design combines the warmth of a coat with the dramatic silhouette of a cape, popular in formal and fashion-forward outerwear: She wore a vintage cape coat to the opening night.

Related
  • cloakSleeveless outer wrap
  • mantleCovering or wrap
  • ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
  • wrapEnclose by winding around
  • woolenMade from sheep fiber

shoulders · thrown over · sweeping · dramatic · flowing · velvet · hood · high collar · buttons · winter · cold weather · warmth · elegant · draped · collar · lined · outerwear · trench

Opposites
garment structure

cape coatcropped jacket

Abbreviated torso covering

bomber jacket · windbreaker · anorak · pea coat · peacoat

formality and drama

cape coatutility jacket

Multi-pocket casual outerwear

work jacket · fleece jacket · hoodie · chore coat · track jacket

Family

cape, coat, capes, caped, coats, coated, coating, coatings, overcoat

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G