capequipped

Capequipped is a term used in fashion, costume design, and pop culture discourse to describe objects, garments, or characters that include a cape as an integral component. The word is a portmanteau of cape and equipped, highlighting that the cape is not merely an accessory but a designed element of the item or character.

In fashion and costume design, capequipped garments feature capes that are seamlessly integrated into the silhouette, often connected at the shoulders and body rather than a separate, detachable cape. In media and storytelling, capequipped describes characters whose attire centers on a cape, emphasizing dramatic motion, silhouette, and symbolism associated with capes.

Usage is largely informal and context-specific. The term is not widely standardized in dictionaries and tends to appear in fashion blogs, design notes, fan discussions, and cosplay guides rather than formal design documents.

Examples include superhero costumes described as capequipped when the cape is a defining feature of the design, or collections described as capequipped to signal a theatrical or vintage influence. Related terms include cape, capelet, and integrated costume elements. Capequipped can function as a descriptive shorthand for emphasizing the visual and symbolic role of capes in apparel and characterization.