Vintage Sequinned Butterfly Cape

Purchased from: eBay
When: September 2010
Wear & Tear Factor: 3
When was the last time your wore them?: March 2011 during a night out to my Students' Union

I bought this ridiculously sparkly top when I was going through a seventies phase of wide legged trousers, big curls and platforms during Autumn 2010. I am a sucker for anything gold, sequinned or embellished and this cape top encompassed all three of those elements so naturally I was sold.

I remember seeing a similar styled top during a trip to Brick Lane (well an involuntary one I was dragged to by a friend who wanted company) a couple of years ago. It was in vintage flagship store Beyond Retro and cost a whopping £35. To most mere mortals who work that might seem like a meagre amount...but to a girl who was shelling out for driving lessons and saving for a car that was a hefty amount to pay. I left the store empty handed with my tail between my legs.

Turning to eBay I was determined to find a cheaper substitute. After days of watching and endless 'sniping' I finally bagged this one for a tenner.

The irony of this tale is I have worn it once. Despite falling absolutely in love the reality is that it's just a bit too much even for me, and I haven't had anywhere really suitable to wear it other than a SU night of Christmas 2010.

Being unlabelled and vintage they're quite a rare find but it's time for me to say goodbye as it's taking up space!

Do you think this cape is a hit or miss?