capelet

noun

cape·​let ˈkā-plət 

: a small cape usually covering the shoulders

Examples of capelet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kate wore a Jenny Packham capelet gown covered in gold sequins. — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 30 Jan. 2023

Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026

To up the regalness of the ensemble, Halim designed a matching capelet that was also pleated, with a train that drug the floor behind the star. — Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024

Her third dress of the night was extra special, as her sister, Natali Germanotta, made the teal crepe back satin silk velvet dress with a feather capelet for her. — Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above