The BEST cape dresses you can buy right now

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by Ruby Norris |
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The cape dress is flying into this season’s top trends, but before you get carried away with images of fancy dress costumes billowing in the wind, take a look at the celebs for cape dress inspiration.

Whether they're short or long-sleeved, mini or maxi, cape dresses are a flattering and sophisticated wardrobe staple for the season ahead. AND – thanks to the handy arm coverage - you won't need to stress about finding a jacket to match as the weather gets cooler.

Take a look at our pick of the best cape dresses you can buy right now:

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Myah Cape Swing Dress, £7, Boohoo

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Faith Cape Sleeve Plunge Dress, £20, Boohoo

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Black Cape Sleeve Shift Dress, £32, Dorothy Perkins

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Cape Sleeve Fit and Flare Dress, £22, Dorothy Perkins

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Izabel London Khaki Cape Style Belt Dress, £26, Dorothy Perkins

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Isabel London Navy Cape Style Belt Dress, £26, Dorothy Perkins

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Carolyn Maxi Cape Dress, £75, Girl Meets Dress

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Ophelia Beaded Cape Dress, £79, Girl Meets Dress

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Gloria Vintage Cape Dress, £55, Girl Meets Dress

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Lavish Alice Cape Dress, £46, SimplyBe

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Pretty Little Thing Cape Midi Dress, £30, Lipsy

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Lorna Bow Sided Capelet Dress, £99, Jacques-Vert

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Kimono Belt Cape Dress, £30, Missguided

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Plunge Slinky Cape Dress, £25, Missguided

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Mascara Red Cape Dress, £129.99, Zalando

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Contemporary Black Cape Tunic Dress, £125, Not On The Hughstreet

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Navy Cape Maxi Dress, £15, Miss Selfridge

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Archer Dusty Blue Cape Midi Dress, £20, Pretty Little Thing

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True Decadence Cut Out Cape Maxi Dress, £70, Lipsy

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Jersey Cape Dress, £245, Not On The Hughstreet

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Archer Champagne Velvet Cape Midi Dress, £30, Pretty Little Thing

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Black Embellished Cape Maxi Dress, £58.50, Wallis

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Aerin Dress, £125, Wolf & Badger

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Carla Cape Swing Dress, £6, Bohoo

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Jen Paisley Cape Woven Shift Dress, £18, Boohoo

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Blush Pink Cape Dress, £25, Evans

Now take a look at some of the trends that should NEVER have happend. Be warned - some serious crimes against fashion commited:

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