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Styling a Cape with SheIn

Styling a Cape

{Cape: c/o SheIn||Sweater: Mossimo||Leggings: Mossimo||Boots: Franco Sarto}

This season, I am crushing on capes. What’s not to love about them? They’re classic, warm, and easy to wear over any outfit. So when SheIn, an online wardrobe company, asked me to select a piece from their collection to showcase on my blog, the cape was the clear winner. Even though I had made my decision, there were so many stylish pieces on their site ranging from dusters to leather jackets and long coats, that it became easy to second-guess myself and want one of each. But a cape that functioned as outerwear was missing from my winter wardrobe and I found myself returning to this item.

As a former equestrian, I knew this photo shoot had to incorporate a majestic horse. And a Friesian named Dutch was the perfect partner…just look at him! Luckily, my photographer also happens to be an equestrian and his owner, and was gracious enough to let me work with him for this shoot.

Styling a Cape

I have to admit that I have a newfound respect for those Ralph Lauren models. Working with a 1300-pound horse while trying to pose and look elegant proved challenging. Dutch was getting impatient, we were waiting for a reclusive sun, and we had to race to get the shots before darkness.

Styling a Cape

Styling a Cape with SheIn

I would never actually wear a cape to go horseback riding. But the fact that I pulled it off for this shoot is a testament to the comfort of this grey number. I stayed fairly toasty despite the relentless wind and quickly setting afternoon sun. The neutral color made it easy to pair this cape with virtually every outfit in my closet, and its attached hood is perfect for added warmth. Since I am petite, I worried that the cape would be too long on me, but the length worked and there was plenty of room underneath to pair it with a chunky sweater, as I did for this shoot. I adore the cape’s front opening; it allows for your outfit to peek out and eliminates the feeling that you are bundled under a coat. I wanted to infuse a pop of color to break up the black-and-grey color scheme, and chose a burgundy sweater to complete the look.

Styling a Cape

This cape would do justice to any superhero! But if you are a mere mortal, this versatile cape would go well over a cowl neck sweater and skinny jeans or a dress and tights. Have any traveling on your holiday itinerary? You’ll want to pack this along.

Styling a Cape

With the winter months approaching, be sure to visit SheIn for some fabulous fashion that will keep you cozy in style!

Please note: Always wear a helmet on horseback.

Photography by Vlad Polchaninoff

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Comments

  10. Wow, such a GORGEOUS horse! Wow, just wow! I love horses. I also love your outfit here and girl, you are on that horse with such confidence, what Ralph Lauren models, haha?! I love the cape, you’re right, they’re so versatile and I love the way you styled yours here, which also look great with the theme you were going for!

    I hope you have a great day and start to your week, beauty, and I hope you had an amazing birthday! Those red velvet pancakes looked yummy!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

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    • Thanks, Jalisa! I had a great bday weekend and I will be recapping it on the blog tomorrow. I’m so glad you liked this post and the photos. Dutch was great to work with and it was such a fun shoot to put together.

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  13. You totally rocked this cape. Majestic is so the right word. I too am impressed with your skill – I would have definitely fallen off and injured myself!

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  17. I’m in LOVE with the images. Looking gorgeous while controlling a 1,300-pound animal is no mean task and Vanessa came through with flying colors in both departments! The shoot was a huge success, against all odds: uncooperative sun, a large horse (with a mind of his own), high winds and everything else that could go wrong “on location.” Great post, V :)))

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    • Thank you! I am so pleased with how the photos turned out. I’m glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for visiting Living in Steil. Looking forward to checking out your site!

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  28. Beautiful! Love the theme and the pictures are great. Great job Vlad! Dutch looked pretty good about the whole thing…maybe a new career path for him LOL

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