Capes

Put On a Cape Costume and Let the Fun Begin

Looking for that one piece to take your costume to the next level? Throw on a cape and you're there.

At Spotlight, our cape costumes are the secret weapon for kids and adults who want to look the part and have a blast doing it. Whether it's Book Week, Halloween, Mardi Gras, cosplay, a fancy dress event or anything in between, we've got a cape or cloak that fits the moment perfectly.

As Australia's go-to party shop, we make dress ups easy with our massive range of costume capes and accessories. From Batman capes to Halloween capes, you'll find kids' and adult cape costumes for a wide range of characters. So, pick your costume, throw on your cape and get ready to bring the look to life. Let the dress up fun begin.

What is the Difference Between a Cape, a Cloak and a Robe?

These three often get mixed up, but each brings something a little different to your costume.

A cape is usually short to medium in length and fastens at the neck. It's often worn for flair, movement and drama. Think Batman or Superman.

A cloak is longer and more flowing, often with a hood. It offers more coverage and gives off that mysterious, gothic vibe, which makes it great for vampire costumes or fantasy looks.

A robe tends to have sleeves and is styled more like a long coat. Perfect for characters like Harry Potter or wizards from fairy tales and myths.

What Costume Can I Wear With a Cape?

A cape costume is one of the most versatile dress-up options. It can transform a simple outfit into something magical or heroic. Here are some costume ideas that work perfectly with a cape:

• Superheroes: From DC Comics icons like Wonder Woman and Batman to Marvel's Dr. Strange, no superhero costume is complete without a superhero cape. Perfect for Halloween costumes, fancy dress parties, and even Book Week for younger fans.
• Wizards and Witches: Robes and black capes bring the world of Harry Potter to life. A great choice for Book Week, themed parties or your next cosplay convention.
• Vampires: A satin cape or red velvet cape with a faux fur trim works well as a vampire cape.
• Fairytale Characters: Red Riding Hood, enchanted queens and Princess costumes often need capes and cloaks. These are fun picks for Book Week, Disney Princess-themed events or fancy dress costume parties.
• Movie Icons: From Star Wars characters to Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings, costume capes help bring those larger-than-life characters to your next cosplay or fan day.

Nailing the Best Costume Cape for Your Look

Choosing the right costume cape depends on the character you're going for, your comfort and how much drama you want in your outfit. Here's how to pick:

• Length matters: Short capes work well for superheroes and kids' costumes. Longer cloaks suit gothic and fairytale characters.
• Fabric feel: Satin capes are shiny and smooth, while velvet or faux fur trimmed ones offer more richness and texture.
• Hood or no hood: Hooded capes bring mystery for vampires, witches, or spooky characters, while capes with no hoods are great for superhero costume looks.
• Colour counts: Black capes are classic. Red capes are bold. Metallics and bright colours stand out at themed events.
• Adult vs kids size: Many of our capes are one size fits most, but we also have tailored picks for women's and men's costumes and children's dress-ups.

How to Wear Our Costume Capes Effortlessly

Our costume capes are made to be simple, lightweight and fuss-free.

Most designs are secured around the neck with velcro or tie-up fastenings. Make sure it's secure but not tight. The cape should sit comfortably around your neck, just below your collar or shoulders, without slipping. Pull the cape gently down your back so it drapes evenly. It shouldn't drag on the floor.

For children, always use breakaway fastenings or lightweight Velcro to avoid choking hazards. For busy spaces, opt for shorter lengths or remove the cape temporarily, as long capes can get stepped on.

Complete Your Costume With These Extras

A cape may be the hero, but the right accessories are your costume's trusty sidekicks. At Spotlight, we have everything you need to pull together your full look, including:

• Wigs
• Tutus and skirts
• Ponchos
• Costume face masks and masquerade mask sets
• Headwear and headbands
• Feather boas
• Leg wear
• Costume gloves
• Costume jewellery
• Wings and tails

For effortless dress ups, opt for our full costume set that comes with the capes, props and other costume accessories you need to pull off the look you're going for.

Cape Up and Save Big with Bargains Galore

With bargains galore on kids' and adult's costumes and all the capes and costume accessories you need, it's so easy to dress up for less at Spotlight. Shop our range today and build your entire costume without breaking the bank.

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So go on, cape up, dress up and create a costume look that stands out at every event.