As it gets colder outside and one needs to perfect ways of hiding that post-Christmas bloat, jazz up a miserable winter outfit with a cape. Not only does this topper ooze chic sophistication, it will also up your fashion credentials in an instant. Style-savvy Sienna pulls off the Sherlock Holmes look, teaming her cropped checked cape with cosy Uggs and her faithful trilby. If the casual look doesn't float your boat take a page out of the glamorous J-Lo's book by teaming a fitted cape with this season's must-have, leather pants and killer heels. Or if elegance is your signature style then cover up your eveningwear in a long lady-like cape as per Julianne and Rosario. Note: when wearing a cape, stay away from flared trousers – you'll risk looking like a hippy stuck in a time warp.

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