Capes are loose shoulder cloaks that you wear over your own clothes, usually with a hood or a stand-up collar. Many visitors look for one for carnival, Halloween or a theme party, precisely because you are dressed up in one motion. These capes belong to the broader set of clothing items and are available for women, men and children.
Which cape color suits your look?
- Black is the broadest choice: from a black cape of 90 cm for children to long models with a spacious hood for adults.
- Red ranges from the red cape in Little Red Riding Hood style to dark red velvet with a hood and plain superhero capes.
- Black with red is the classic vampire line, with a high collar lined in bright red.
- Gray and weathered belongs to the gray cape with a fixed hood and a hem that ends in shreds.
- Light and colorful options are also available: a white cape with a hood, a king's mantle with a crown, a blue wizard cape with stars and a metallic blue superhero model with a mask.
From a loose garment to a complete costume set
The range extends from a single loose garment to a ready-made set, and that determines how much you still need yourself. With a plain cape you only get the cape, so you combine it with clothes already hanging in the closet. With other models the accessory is included immediately: an eye mask, a witch's hat or a crown. The wizard set goes the furthest and consists of a cape with a star pattern plus a pointed hat. A cape or mantle owes its strength to the silhouette: a short length keeps you free to move, a long one trails and looks more solemn. Therefore, choose for children based on body length and not age, because a cape length of 62 cm fits a toddler very differently than a ten-year-old.
Combining capes with the rest of your outfit
For a spooky look you combine a dark model from the Halloween cape with face paint and a pointed hat. With a king's mantle a crown belongs, with a superhero cape an eye mask in the same color. If you are looking for something outside this line, other capes offer additional models.
When do you wear a cape for carnival?
A cape for carnival is handy if you want to quickly switch between normal clothes and costume clothes. It works the same for children: costume clothes for children should be able to be easily taken on and off. Also for women and men who think a whole costume is too much, a cape or mantle is a light solution for a theme party or a costume party.
Your cape quickly at home
If you want to buy a cape, pay attention above all to length, color and whether a mask or hat is included. Our customers give us an 8.7, you order before 11:59 p.m. for delivery tomorrow, and you have 14 days to return.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a cape and a mantle?
A cape is a loose shoulder cloak without sleeves that you hang over your clothes and closes at the neck with a cord, ribbon or bow. A mantle is usually longer and heavier, such as a king's mantle with a fur trim or a monk's robe that extends down to the ankles. At Capes the lengths range from approximately 60 cm for children to 152 cm for adults, so you will find both forms side by side. Choose short if you want to move freely and long if you want a more solemn silhouette.
Which capes are used a lot for Carnival?
For carnival the black models with a hood are the most popular, because they fit almost every dark outfit. In addition, the vampire capes with a high, red-lined collar and the superhero capes with an included eye mask often come along. Children like to choose a short cape of around 62 to 100 cm, for example in red, blue or green. If you want to stand out, the king's mantle with a crown and the long velvet capes are the most striking choice.
