capelet
cape·let [ ˈkā-plət]
[ˈkā-plət]
: a small cape usually covering the shoulders
Recent Examples on the Web
//Featuring a sculptural bodice with a capelet neckline and a perfect midriff slit above the skirt, the dress gives the illusion of a crop top.
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Meagan Fredette, Teen Vogue, "Naomi Scott Won the Red Carpet in a Bubblegum Pink Brandon Maxwell Gown," 22 May 2019
//Several dresses were finished with matching veils, a head-to-toe look Chapman particularly loves, while others were styled with clever tulle robes or capelets to give a bride some styling options.
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Emily Farra, Vogue, "Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman Shares Photos From the Label’s Spring 2020 Bridal Show in Barcelona," 30 Apr. 2019
//The actress donned an angelic, white high-low ballgown flecked in gold, and accessorized with a mantilla veil-meets-capelet trimmed in a luxe row of beading.
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Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Bosworth Recreated Her Bridal Look for the Met Gala Red Carpet," 7 May 2018
//Davy showed up to the wedding in a beautiful deep blue knee-length dress with a capelet, topped with a matching fascinator.
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Temi Adebowale, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince Harry's Exes Just Arrived at the Royal Wedding But There's No Drama Here," 19 May 2018
//Davy arrived to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a navy dress, matching ruffled capelet and a navy and black feathered fascinator.
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Cady Lang, Time, "Two of Prince Harry's Ex-Girlfriends Are at the Royal Wedding," 19 May 2018
//Her rounded shoulder capelet and wide headband gave off strong Jackie O vibes and her elbow-length gloves were an elegant nod to the days when ladies donned their Sunday best for services.
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PEOPLE.com, "The Met Gala's Best Dressed Stars, According to Our Editors," 8 May 2018
//The metallic built-in capelet was a futuristic foil to the simple white finish of her look, and paired nicely with mirror-toe stilettos.
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Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Brigitte Macron Chooses Custom Louis Vuitton for the Luxembourg State Dinner," 20 Mar. 2018
//On the simple side: Laura Dern’s sheath with a capelet sleeve by Calvin Klein by Appointment and Mary J. Blige’s white Atelier Versace gown with an asymmetric sleeve detail.
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Valli Herman, latimes.com, "Something up their sleeve? More standout looks from the Oscars," 5 Mar. 2018
First Known Use of capelet
1912, in the meaning defined above
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