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A cape or cloak is the most dramatic costume piece you can own — and it works for dozens of characters.
My top pick: A floor-length black velvet cloak turns any outfit into a vampire, dark wizard, or gothic royal — one piece, infinite characters.
1. Black Velvet Cloak
A floor-length black velvet cloak for vampires and dark characters. Shop black velvet cloak halloween on Amazon →
2. Red Satin Cape
A red satin cape for devils, Little Red Riding Hood, and royalty. Shop red satin cape costume on Amazon →
3. Hooded Cape
A hooded cloak for mysterious, medieval, and wizard characters. Shop hooded cape cloak costume on Amazon →
4. Reversible Cape
A cape that reverses from black to red — two costumes in one. Shop reversible cape halloween on Amazon →
5. Kids’ Superhero Cape
A child-sized cape for superhero trick-or-treaters. Shop kids superhero cape costume on Amazon →
6. White Ghost Cape
A sheer white cape for ghost and angel costumes. Shop white cape ghost costume on Amazon →
7. Sparkle Sequin Cape
A sequined cape for disco, glam, and diva costumes. Shop sequin cape costume on Amazon →
8. Fur-Trimmed Cape
A cape with faux-fur trim for royalty and ice-queen characters. Shop fur trimmed cape costume on Amazon →
9. Short Shoulder Cape
A shorter capelet that sits on the shoulders — less dramatic, more wearable. Shop short shoulder capelet on Amazon →
10. Green Cape
A green cape for woodland characters, elves, and Link costumes. Shop green cape costume on Amazon →
11. Purple Wizard Cloak
A purple cloak for wizards and sorcerer characters. Shop purple wizard cloak costume on Amazon →
12. Cape With Collar
A cape with a stand-up collar for classic Dracula and villain looks. Shop vampire cape stand up collar on Amazon →
13. Glow-in-the-Dark Cape
A cape that glows in the dark for night trick-or-treating. Shop glow in dark cape costume on Amazon →
The bottom line
A black velvet cloak is the most versatile costume piece. A reversible cape gives you two characters, and a hooded cloak covers every medieval or fantasy look.