What: A long way from Superhero duds status, this fall’s most striking outerwear silhouette for mere mortals is the cape.

What the fashion heads say: From InStyle’s fall preview: “With a formal shoulder line and coatlike silhouette, the new cape shape is far from costumey.”

What I say: Capes are another way to add elegance and a chic retro vibe to your fall wardrobe. That said, I’m not so sure about the practicality of it - there’s something to be said for sleeves when it comes to ease of movement and remaining tangle-free. It is striking though, especially with a pair of the season’s divine leather gloves and a great pair of jeans. This one’s on the verge of a splurge, at $148, but could be a good investment piece, if you love it. At Bloomingdale’s.

-Angela-