Poncho Style

This winter season, ponchos and capes will be the hit moment for the cold weather as featured strongly on the recent catwalks. Years ago, it was better known as a favorite for grandmas, sometimes made by themselves for themselves, more than fashion, it was an item for protection on cold days. This year, it is translating to full fashionable coverage; this trend could be combined with a formal outfit as well as a casual one, with pants or a skirt, depending on the event.

Retro-style Ponchos are the deal for the season, sophisticated but modern and in a huge diversity of delicate fabrics and colors; they come to protect every woman of every age in the winter.

You can find them threaded, beaded, colorful, solid colors, with sheer or pashmina like, long, short or medium length; a wide variety of ponchos is available for everyone. There are also more formal styles with lace, black fabric or Mexican style crochet for a unique look. Children, teenagers, adults and even older ladies can enjoy this trend, finding the one that goes according to their age and style to complement their body types.

Try a Boho chic look with an embroidered ethnic style poncho with beads over a hippie dress or skirt with gladiator sandals. If you are the more city fashion style, try a silky sheer poncho or cape with skinny jeans and ballerina flats for a chic and casual look, dress it up with a brooch and stilettos for a night out with your friends.

The cape, on the other hand, has been seen on catwalks everywhere since fall 2007, but reappears this fall season with more sophistication and volume but being as practical as ever. There are different variations of the cape, covering the shoulders and the head, shorter or longer British styles, better known as the Sherlock Holmes, and also leather capes can be seen this season. Although some people may relate to them as magician capes, the spy look is more in touch with what the season wants to offer. Classic colors like white, camel, beige and white are the most popular for this piece of clothing.

For a twist on your wardrobe, follow the growing neon trend and call everyone's attention with an electric blue, mustard or fuschia cape. This season, this trend will be part of every designer's collections and it will be a classic reinvention in every closet. Some women might prefer a voluminous shape, while others want the sexier, tighter to the body cape with batwing sleeves. For a more casual look, try adding a belt to your waist; this will accentuate your waist while still maintaining focus on the volume of the cape and its sleeves.