Capes are topping our shopping lists this season -- and for good reason. Designers brought back this sophisticated outerwear option in their fall 2014 New York Fashion Week shows, showing rich colors, unexpected textures and so many different ways to wear the look. Whether you want to wear a cape in place of a heavy coat or as a stylish substitute for a blazer on an evening out, there's a fall cape you'll love. Start your wishlist now.

If you don't think capes are versatile, think again. Atlantic-Pacific blogger Blair Eadie has worn this MiraMira cape a half-dozen ways on her blog. We love how the camel cape breaks up a monochromatic jumpsuit in this look.

Laser-cut details and rich jewel tones made the capes at Tadashi Shoji's New York Fashion Week show to-die-for. With a cape this good, it doesn't matter what you're wearing underneath.

A slim style and almost blazer-like design make this cape the perfect accessory over a slipdress or other spaghetti-strap dress. Shop this BB Dakota Tiziana Capelet here.

Pictured: Pursuit of Shoes blogger Ashley Torres

Burberry's color-blocked blanket cape is the Holy Grail of fall capes. The fall colors complement any outfit, and the oversize style can be draped any way you please.