Sure, cape coats are ideal for windy days in New York City and blizzards in the Swiss Alps, but what is their practicality in California?  Let me just tell you: zero practicality.  But the better question is: Do I care about practicality?

The answer is obviously no.  If it were yes, then I wouldn’t own 3 pea coats, 2 raincoats, a pair of rain boots, and thermal underwear.  So that means I need a cape coat to add to my collection of unpracticals and here are my favorites:

1. Ash Grey Woollen Studio Cape, Zara, $169
2. Hooded Duffle Cape, Topshop, $160
3. Cynthia Steffe Keegan Cape, Revolve Clothing, $475
4. Ultimate Military Cape, Topshop, $190
5. Sessun Cape, Yoox, $195
6. See by Chloe Quilted Cape, La Garconne, $1145

Before I delve into my fascination with the cape, let me just say that I would never spend $1145 on a coat (see 6).  BUT I’m thinking I can take a trip to the fabric store, buy a couple yards of felt, and whip myself up something similar.  Oh wait, I have no creative abilities?  Shoot.

But back to the cape.  Whether camel-colored, navy, trench, or wool, there’s something luxurious and demure about a cape coat.  They’re like Blair Waldorf meets Kate Moss. All I need are minions and Hunter wellies.  Oh, I must HAVE A CAPE!  Plus, they’ll keep me nice and warm….if I ever go to Moscow in mid-January.