It should come as no surprise that the most regal fashion trend returned for the coronation of King Charles III: the cape. As we gazed upon the guests filing into Westminster Abbey, it was clear that a selection of the fashionable attendees took the chance to embrace the style, from cape coats to cape dresses, and all fulfilled their task as standouts.
With the pageantry of the day, capes, cloaks and robes were dotted throughout the service, making the cape looks of the guests a fitting mirror of the royal proceedings. Princess Kate took the chance to wear a floor-length blue cape, whilst daughter Charlotte wore her own white version. As Charles exited the Abbey, now crowned King, it was Penny Mordaunt dressed in a teal blue cape dress that led the procession out. As luck would have it, as soon as I began the hunt to find a cape dress of my own (they’re not just for coronations you know), I found our trusty high-street store Zara had plenty on offer. Plus, many more designers have made space for the cape dress in their collections.
Keep scrolling to see the attendees who opted for a cape moment at the coronation, and our pick of the best cape dresses from high-street to high-end.
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