A tiny cute coat cape that would be at/above my waist, would be chic with a highwaisted black skirt would be my choice.

Otherwise capes and huge shawls...look...to me abit impractical. I don't carry my purse. I have a knapack style purse on my back where it feels safer from thieves and I have my hands free for holding things.

I don't drive, so I truly have to have my arms/hands free.

I'm only 5'1" so glory of capes may not flatter little person like me.
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