Vintage capelet

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Vintage 1930s Black Silk Velvet Capelet

A few weeks ago, I watched one of my favorite Ginger Rogers’ movie Bachelor Mother and could not stop drooling over her wardrobe. One article of clothing struck me in particular, which led t…

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So lately I've been obsessing over capelets! I keep drooling over vintage dresses with matching capelets made of velvet or chiffon or wool, attached or separate, in all variations. Partly what I love about them is their versatility and wide use in fashion from Victorian times to the 30s to the 50s and more. I even ended up making one to go with my Christmas dress, which was sort of a disaster but more on that in a future post. :-) Here are some of the lovelies I found on Pinterest! This…

I made a cape! I’m not sure if I’ve ever had a cape before, so this is a little out of my comfort zone for modern daywear, but it’s a lot like wearing a big blanket and I apprecia…

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An elegant short cape made from lustrous, glossy astrakhan lambs wool and lined with silk. This Victorian era cape is a classic, and perfectly wearable today! * circa late 1800s / early 1900s * neat Mandarin collar lined with velvet * padded * lined with black silk It is seamed at the shoulder meaning that it does not have a 'swing' shape with folds falling from the neck. Instead it sits close to the body, creating a more minimalist and structured look. Note the cape is perfect for a size M…