You may have heard it called a wrap, cape, or shawl, but today we are talking about the power of the poncho!!! Thanksgiving and the holidays are coming up, so this is the perfect time to wear a poncho! It may look like a simple piece of material, but you will be amazed at how it can change a whole outfit! We are showing you how to style a wrap cape effortlessly in four easy ways!
You will also see this post on Busbee Style, my friend Erin’s blog, which empowers women over 40! You will have to check out all of the amazing articles available on her site as well as her fabulous YouTube channel. Erin has been mentioned on my blog multiple times like here, here and here!
HOW TO STYLE A WRAP CAPE – OPEN
The fabulous thing about wrap capes is that they are OSFM (one size fits most) so you don’t have to worry about sizing. You just choose based on your color and material preferences and budget.
Wearing a poncho open is the most obvious way to wear it. Plus, it’s SO EASY!
Start with a good foundation. A simple top and jeans or a sweater dress works wonderfully and then drape the wrap cape over that! It’s that easy, and it’s a beautiful additional layer that adds warmth and elevates an outfit.
You can also grab and go for travel! It is great to lay on to top of an open tote that you can quickly reach for in an airplane.
STYLE Rx: Remember, pick a style that is FLATTERING FOR YOU! If you love and look confident in skinny jeans, then rock those bad boys! It doesn’t matter that baggy jeans are in!
HOW TO STYLE A WRAP CAPE – HALF BELTED
Wearing a poncho half belted is my FAVORITE way to style it! It defines your waist and drapes asymmetrically which creates visual interest. The trick is to belt the front half of it and then leave the rest of the wrap cape out. You can adjust and drape to create the shape you want over your clothing.
It looks fabulous over a sweater dress and knee high boots as shown above and would look great with a tee and flare leg jeans to create that hourglass effect.
cape CABI | dress CABI | belt CABI | necklace CABI
boots ISABEL MARANT (old) | sunglasses GUCCI (look for less) | bag CHANEL (similar here)
HOW TO STYLE A WRAP CAPE – WAIST DEFINING
To create ultimate drama and a waist cinching silhouette, then belt a poncho! Again, the trick is to belt only the front (as shown the above two photos), and then leave the back out! This creates the illusion of a flowing cape from behind!
Keep it feminine with a body skimming dress or wear it casually with pants or jeans and hat. This fun Fall/Winter look will get you compliments everywhere!
HOW TO STYLE A WRAP CAPE – PINNED
Last but not least is styling a poncho pinned with a brooch! Brooches have so many fabulous uses, and this is a great way to keep a wrap cape in place AND show off a gorgeous accessory.
Drape the poncho over your shoulders and then wrap one side to the other. Place the brooch on the shoulder and pin! VOILA!
These are four fun and easy ways to style a poncho effortlessly! I hope you enjoy trying something new or revitalizing a piece in your closet!! Alright GlamFam, which one will you try this season?
HOW WILL YOU WEAR A PONCHO THIS SEASON?
Happy Wednesday GlamFam! Last week was a blur because of Halloween, and it was such a struggle!! I’m glad we made it! This week, the kids still seem to be tired. Time changes are always hard even when they are in our favor! I was lucky to have a Girl’s weekend with my middle school and high school best friends. I feel like it’s never enough time. This weekend, I’m working! This last quarter is FLYING BY!
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