5 Outfits That Prove Fall Is Better With A Cape

Given the weirdly warm weather, dusting off our long coats just doesn't seem necessary. But, there's a wardrobe hack for the not-quite-cold weather, and Instagram's best dressed are up on it. A cape coat is the perfect transitional topper, and the cure-all for your fall-jacket fatigue.

Many fashion greats have donned capes before us. Blair Waldorf endorsed them back in Season 1 of Gossip Girl. Long before that, Madeline pioneered the cape dress (and instilled in us an early obsession with French-girl fashion). Now, our favorite bloggers are also embracing the look with open — or, rather, bare arms. See how five IG pros style their sleeveless coats, ahead.