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Topshop Cape, £35
The cape jacket has surprised us all by becoming this season's hot winter warmer item.
Back in October we thought we had the winter trends sorted and it was all about chunky knit cardigans but with celebrities here and over the pond donning the cape it looks like we were wrong!
Everyone from Kylie Minogue, to Fearne Cotton to Leighton Meester are wrapping up in sleeveless, hooded jackets, with beige and blue being the colours of choice. Fearne and Leighton have kept the military trend going with their capes in royal blue with gold buttons.
The cape combines the warmth of a knitted cardigan with the smart silhouette of a jacket.
It's a very versatile winter jacket as it works well with either skinny jeans, balancing out the baggy shape on top, and can also work with a smart, skirt or dress and tights, giving the look a proper winter feel. If you've got a small frame you can add a belt to a cape jacket to avoid it from drowning you.
if it's good enough for Kylie and co it's good enough for us!
FemaleFirst - Jessica Watson