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The Dramatic Silhouette You Need to Try This Spring

Channel your inner style superhero with a standout cape-inspired accent
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Capes have long been the standard accessory for superheroes and swashbuckling pirates, and for good reason: They're billowy, dramatic and add a certain flair to save-the-world action sequences. Stylish trendsetters have also realized the appeal of capes in regards to fashion; namely, the fact that a daring cape can turn a gorgeous dress into a statement-making one. (See Gwyneth Paltrow's stunning Tom Ford number at the 2012 Oscars -- it was the dress of a lifetime.)

This spring, capes are back with a vengeance. Celebrities are stepping out on the red carpet with their own iterations, from black, vampy lace to subtle detailing. Here, eight inspiring ways to wear capes.

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Karolina Kurkova to the Rescue
Supermodel Karolina Kurkova looks as if she's about the save the world in this sexy, bold Delpozo dress. The structured peplum bodice and flirty skirt pair well with the flowy cape sleeves.

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Amal Clooney's Fringe Benefits
Proof that capes aren't just for ultra-fancy events? Amal Clooney's fringed Saint Laurent cape coat.

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AnnaSophia Robb Goes Vampy
A sheer lace cape gives the fitted bodice of AnnaSophia Robb's Sophia Kah minidress serious next-level vibes. A red lip and pulled-back hair keep the dress from looking fussy.

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Rebel Wilson's Girl Powers
The "Pitch Perfect" star donned this Adrianna Papell number for the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. The simple sheath silhouette is ultra-flattering, and the hot pink-lined cape adds a fun, stylish twist.

BY ALLIE FLINN | APR 22, 2015 | SHARES
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