Description
This vampire costume cape is a full-length black polyester cape with a stand-up collar, 140cm long, one size, for $46.09. The collar is what does the work - a cape without one hangs like a sheet, and the stand-up collar is the single detail that makes the silhouette read as a vampire from across a room.
A cape is the most efficient costume there is. Black trousers and a white shirt are already in most wardrobes, so the cape converts what you own into a complete look in about four seconds, and it goes on over a jacket if the night turns cold. That last point matters more in Australia than people expect - Halloween falls at the end of October, which in Melbourne and Hobart can still be genuinely cold at 9pm, and a cape is one of the only costumes you can wear a jumper under without ruining it.
Specifications
| Material |
Polyester |
| Colour |
Black |
| Length |
140cm |
| Collar |
Stand-up collar |
| Size |
One size, adult |
| Included |
Cape only |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Black full-length cape with stand-up collar, 140cm |
| Not included |
Shirt, trousers, fangs, makeup or medallion |
Why a Full-Length Cape Beats a Short One
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140cm reaches the floor on most adults - a short cape reads as a cheap add-on, a full-length one reads as a costume.
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The stand-up collar is the whole silhouette - it frames the face and makes the outfit recognisable without a mask.
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It goes over what you are already wearing - including a jumper, which matters for an outdoor October night down south.
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It moves - a long cape catches air when you turn, which is most of why the look works in photographs.
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Wears again - vampire, wizard, phantom, grim reaper, Victorian villain. One cape, several years of parties.
What Do You Wear With a Vampire Cape?
Almost certainly things you own. A white or black shirt, dark trousers and dark shoes is the entire base, and the cape does the rest. If you want to push it further, the cheap additions that pay off most are a medallion or brooch at the throat, slicked-back hair, and a red or deep-burgundy accent - a waistcoat, a tie, or a pocket square - because a single warm colour against all that black is what stops the outfit reading as flat. Fangs and makeup are optional and the outfit works without them; a widow's peak drawn in with eyebrow pencil costs nothing and does more than a set of plastic teeth.
How Do You Stop a Cape Sliding Off Your Shoulders?
This is the practical problem with every cape and it has three fixes, in order of how well they work. Fasten it over a collared shirt rather than bare shoulders or a smooth jumper, because the fabric needs something to grip. Wear it slightly further back on the shoulders than feels natural, so the weight pulls down rather than forward. And if it is still sliding, two small safety pins through the inside of the shirt shoulder seams will hold it invisibly all night - which is what stage costumers do and what nobody tells you. Avoid the temptation to tie the neck fastening tighter; that just makes it uncomfortable and does not stop the slide.
How Do You Store and Care for a Costume Cape?
Hang it, do not fold it. Polyester takes a crease at the fold line and holds it, and a cape with a horizontal crease across the middle looks exactly as bad as it sounds under party lighting. Hang it on a broad hanger in a wardrobe and it will be ready to wear next October with no work at all. If it needs cleaning, cold hand wash and drip dry - do not tumble dry and do not iron directly, since a hot iron will glaze or melt polyester. A cool steam or ten minutes in a steamy bathroom will drop out most creases.
Buyers are typically adults putting together a Halloween outfit at short notice, people going to a themed party or a Halloween event who want something recognisable without spending much, and anyone building a costume box that will get used more than once. It also sells for stage and drama productions, murder-mystery nights, and as the base layer for wizard and grim reaper costumes.
See our costumes and cosplay range, Halloween for the rest of the night, wedding and party for supplies and clothing and accessories for extras.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the cape?
140cm, which reaches at or near the floor on most adults.
Is anything else included?
No. This is the cape only - no shirt, fangs, makeup or jewellery.
Does it have a hood?
No. It has a stand-up collar rather than a hood.
What size is it?
One size, cut for adults. It will be long on a child and will drag on the floor.
How does it fasten?
At the neck. Wear it over a collared shirt and slightly back on the shoulders to stop it sliding forward.
Can it be washed?
Cold hand wash and drip dry. Do not tumble dry or iron directly - polyester glazes under a hot iron.
Is it see-through?
It is a lightweight costume polyester. Held up to a bright light you will see through it, which is normal for a cape and does not affect how it looks worn.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Measurements and materials are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. Costume only. Keep away from open flame - costume fabrics are not flame resistant. Take care on stairs and near roads, as a full-length cape is a trip hazard.
