Haven't you heard? Capes are no longer just for superheroes, and we've trawled the high street to find the best winged wonders on offer. Open our gallery and get ready to update your shopping list
Zara
The brown leather buckle adds a vintage feel to this cape, while the plaid makes it on-trend for autumn.
Zara, £79.99
Stella McCartney
Batwing sleeves and a self-tie belt make this charcoal cape one of the smarter coverups around.
Stella McCartney, £665, Net-a-Porter
COS
Camel is the colour of the season making this cape doubly on trend.
COS, £150, 020-7478 0400
French Connection
Pom poms and a hood give this navy cape a playful feel. Balance the oversized shape with skinny jeans.
French Connection, £160
See by Chloé
This reindeer knit was made for cold weather thanks to its super warm angora and cashmere knit.
See by Chloé, £475, my-wardrobe.com
Paul & Joe
Emulate Little Red Riding Hood in this crimson cape – the oversized pockets add shape to this boxy style.
Paul & Joe, £415, Harveynichols.com
3.1 Phillip Lim
Look for capes with leather trims and padding for a nod to autumn’s military trend.
3.1 Phillip Lim, £690, Brownsfashion.com
Reiss
Also available in navy and black, the sand shade is a softer way to wear a cape for day.
Reiss, £195
Topshop
A shearling cape is a subtler way to wear autumn’s hottest fabric. The mushroom shade is flattering to all skin tones too.
Topshop, £350
Whistles
Alter the shape by fastening the tabs depending on the occasion – by wearing it open, it lends itself for evenings.
Whistles, £225
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