Capes/Ponchos for the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s: The Casual Version
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Now here’s an item that can be great for the colder weather months, yet pretty darn versatile. The capes/ponchos can be worn more like a sweater, a wrap or even a jacket depending on what you wear it with and how you wear it. All of our pieces are more like cardigans in these posts; however, there are many that are designed for over your head also.
50’s Capes/Ponchos: I took out the label on my poncho, and now can wear it with either side out….either dark brown or tan.
Poncho: Charlotte Russe (similar here)~~Leggings: (similar here)~~Tunic: Merona (here)~~Boots: Payless (similar here)~~Belt: (similar here)~~Earrings: (similar here)
60’s Capes/Ponchos: Nancy’s poncho has sleeves which means it will stay on her shoulders much better than mine!
Poncho: Charlotte Russe (similar here)~~Jeans: Levi’s (similar here)~~Top🙁similar here)~~Scarf: (similar here)~~Shoes: American Eagle (similar here)~~Earrings: (similar here)~~Bracelets: (similar here)
70’s Capes/Ponchos: Mom’s cape is quite heavy so we’ve styled it as a coat in all the posts. However, we changed out the belt to make it different.
Cape: Mom made it (similar here)~~Jeans: DG2 (similar here)~~Top: Jones New York (similar here)~~Boots: Madeline Stuart (similar here)~~Earrings: (similar here)~~Bracelet: (similar here)
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Here’s some over the head ponchos—for under $25, how can you go wrong? (And there will be more on the facebook page)
