Published: January 10, 2016 Last Updated 6 months ago by FPN SEO
Chances are, you probably like the cape trend, and you’re probably sick of it being in the news all the time. And if you aren’t, well, we are, which is why we’re turning to celebrities that can heighten our sartorial impulse for cape dress.
Evidently, the trend has been on the rise in the past few months, and these days it seems all our favorite celebrities are upping their style game with either cape top, dresses or jumpsuits. And its easy to see why – the outerwear is unique, stylish with funky vibes, and at the same can keep warm. That means there’s a lot to love about the trend.
If you don’t believe us, just hold on, and scroll down to see how everyone from Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade, Waje to Jackie Appiah is pulling off the trend – it might be the trend you end up liking and wearing the most.
Tell us your favorite in the comments below:

#1. Genevieve Nnaji
Leave it to Genny to look this elegant and fashionable during a reception with IMF boss Christine Lagarde – she committed to the cape trend in black and coordinated her topper with a pair of matching pencil skirt, a pair of pumps and purse, breaking up the black shade with the white lining.

#2. Omotola Jalade
The Nollywood screen diva epitomized elegance in nude top and heels that counterbalanced her purple skirt and purple lips.

#3. Wale
The Singer choose to treat her beige cape as a cozy topper with the 70’s inspired pants, and elevated the look with a pair of red pointed toe heels.

#4. Powede Lawrence
The rising fashionista-of-the-moment injected a cool-girl look in a lemon cape top and mini skirt that she styled with a pair of nude heel sandals, and red box bag for pop of color.

#5. Waje


#6. Jackie Appiah
Appiah’s night out style was on point when she topped her black camisole and white pant trouser with a white cape jacket.
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