I first wrote this post to vent that fact that if one more sweet old lady says I look like Little Red Riding Hood in this cape I will actually scream. I mean, it’s flattering that I am associated with a childhood fable, but after being stopped in the produce aisle twice in a 10 minute time span, I was kind of struggling to smile when grandma’s said they just wanted to read me a book. Listen you dear, sweet little ladies purchasing apples and denture cream, I love a good story now and then but I was feeling pretty sassy in my half leather dress, sassy cape, over-the-knee boots and braided hair and now I am reduced to a sweet little child who deals with a wolf.
Plaid Cape: NastyGal (exact)
Dress: Zara (similar)
Boots: Rock and Republic (similar) (flats version)
Purse: Michael Kors (exact)
Earrings: Hello Cheeseburger
Rings: Forever21 (exact for $4.80) (exact for $3.90)
Then, I realized that I kind of set myself up for sweet old women to want to read me books. So, I can’t really blame any of these sweet women. In fact, maybe I should have totally gone with it and gotten some homemade chocolate chip cookies to carry though the forest on my walk home.
Keit
HAhaha, you have to forgive grannies, their fashion sense is limited, not to mention their eyesight is limited too 😀
Love this cape you sassy lady, the boots are so sexy, great combo!
Nada Qamber
LMAO! this is hilarious!
That cape is to die for! I love it, plus the hood makes it twice as FABULOUS!
You do look a bit sassy in this, but you sure are workin' it! *snaps fingers in zigzag motion*
Rachelle Pinksole
I love anything plaid so I am dying for this cape.
xo
PinkSole
Inge Jane
And it made all the grannies want to talk to you! This cape is beautiful!
Inge Jane
And it made all the grannies want to talk to you! This cape is beautiful!
Laura B
I would just say your cape appeals to a wide audience of fashionable women! I, for one, think it's amazing! I have been wanting a cape, but haven't found 'the one' quite yet. This is certainly adorable though!
baublestobubbles.com
Hahaha this was great. I can totally relate- I hate when people keep telling you the same obvious thing throughout the day. The first few times is fine, but eventually you just want people to keep their opinions to themselves. I love that cape and I think it puts Little Red Riding Hood to shame!
Simply Sabrina
That title made me giggle! You are so creative!
x. Sabrina | Simply Sabrina
BLovedBoston
Such a great outfit post – you look wonderful! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Karly @ Miss in the Midwest
I am cracking up at the story behind this post. You are way prettier and sassier than Little Red Riding Hood. 🙂
Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
Absolutely love that plaid cape! Gorgeous!! And those ladies in the grocery store obviously didn't check out those over the knee boots! Little Red doesn't have anything on you!
Taylor
super cute plaid coat!! and your hair is stunning 🙂
Taramixandmatch
So funny! I think this cape looks amazing on you!
Breenah A
I love this! And at least you're getting compliments from little old ladies. When I grocery shop they either try to talk to Quinn (who won't talk to strangers) or they need me to get something off the higher shelves, haha!
Shannon Jenkins
Hahaha omg I'm cracking up! I work with elderly people for a living and I know exactly what you mean! They just think they are hilarious and your just like no stop haha! Anyways I'm obsessed with that cape and you are one sassy little red riding hood if I have ever seen one!!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Jessica Salisbury
LOL, I love the title for this post. You look so cute in plaid.
-Jessica
http://www.wearitforless.com
awhite
Can you get denture cream in the produce aisle now? That would be crazy.
The Price Chopper by my house is like a lighthouse for old people- literally they flock there by the hundreds, I don't know what the deal is.
This cape is amaaaaaazing- and you look perfect in it. Sassy Red Riding Hood or otherwise.
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Rebecca
One of your best closet pieces Alissa – you rock it with those boots (and curls!)
Best!
Rebecca
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Darcy
Hahaha this kind of stuff would only happen to you! I love how you did your hair in these pics!!
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Ramona
You cracked me up!! I'm sure you was admired in your gorgeous cape by all woman just grannies had a courage to approach you. You look fabulous.
xoxo
Ramona
http://www.ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie/
Coco Cami
Love this look, so chic 🙂 I love your blog and I have followed you with Bloglovin. If you ever get a chance to check out my blog I would be delighted, thanks!
Camille xo
http://www.cococami.blogspot.co.uk
Merritt
that cape is TOO CUTE!! love it.
The Style Scribe
Doused In Pink
Your cape is super cute and you styled it perfectly! Love this chic look!
Jill
Doused In Pink
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Tartan always looks great, I love this! <3
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willfullyelegant
Love the plaid cape with the button details, absolutely gorgeous on you!
Lisa
Too funny! Love the cape.
Lisa
Daily Style Finds
Liz | Shopping My Closet
I love the vibrant print!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
Kathryn
Haha YES I was cracking up reading your story. Little old ladies say the funniest things about style. Personally, I'm kind of obsessed with your cape; you styled it so perfectly, too!
Allie
That is hysterical! I love the cape!
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LV
I love that coat and that bag. You look so cute and super stylish
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Rachel
Your hair is so amazing here, I think it's worthy of being Pinterest-popular!
The Real Arnolds
I think you look pretty freaking awesome and not at all like little red riding hood. Get it girl.
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Victoria Fox
You hair looks flawless and this outfit looks fantastic on you!
xo, Victoria
http://www.coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com
Jeans and a Teacup
I think little red riding hood would have gotten in a lot more trouble if she looked like this cuz you're lookin' HOTT! Love the leather dress, knee high boots and cape combo!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Head to Toe Chic
ooooh this cape is just amazing!!! I have a cape obsession and this one is just so perfect on you!
xo,
Angela
Ladies in Navy
little red riding hood. um no. this is a girlboss look if i ever did see one! you look fab lady
ladies in navy
Kaley Beery
Love that coat! AND love that messy braid 🙂
xoxo
Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
Stylin' In St. Louis
What a great cape! So perfect!
xo,
Jacqueline
Stylin In St. Louis
Nicole Layne
Lol, you have to forgive the grannies! I really like this cape on you and those boots are amazing!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Anna @ IHOD
The way you have paired these lengths are perfection. Nailed it chica.
Nikki
LOL that is hilarious! You totally should have gotten some cookies, though. That cape is too cute. And I love it with the boots.
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}
Love this cape!! Bad ass!
~Sara
Sincerely, Sara
Alice Warren
Bad ass and not sweet 🙂 I love the mix of plaid & leather in this outfit.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Bree Aylwin
That's so funny! Plaid is my fave trend this season and that coat is so unique!
LyddieGal
I know how you feel. It's one of those 'should have seen it coming' moments. To you, plaid is trendy. Capes are trendy. A plaid cape is cute, it's chic, it's fashionable. To everyone else, it's a red cape and the only association is Red Riding Hood.
Fortunately, here you are in good company, and you look so chic! Loving those boots!
Chic on the Cheap
This happened to me with a pair of red patent pumps… eventually I could not stand to be called Dorothy or listen to any other wizard of oz references that I just stopped wearing them.
Pat
So here's the thing. I'm a little old lady and I can honestly say I would never have seen little red riding hood with this cape. Honest. I'm old enough to say stuff like that if I feel it, at least to myself. I think the cape is SO adorable and SO you!. I loved how you paired it with the boots, they are awesome. You have such great taste hon. And if I could, if I had hair like your's I would try to make it always look as good as you do every single time. Alas, mine is thin, and I cut it all off due to having to wear this hot sweaty neck brace. Yeah, we don't even want to talk about that! You look adorable, and just become hard of hearing if you come across any other little old ladies, except me of course!
Bogi RedReticule
LOL! What a funny story! You do look sassy in your boots and that cape looks amazing!
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Krysten Quiles
Oh my gosh that cape is absolutely fantastic!
Adaora Soludo
Gorgeous outfit, I love that cape
Adaora x
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Priya
You are serving up that sass, for sure! People always think I am a little girl anyway, so I think I would be too nervous to try and pull this off. I loooove your hair like that too! Hope you are having a good week, gf!
♥ perfectly Priya
Michelle L
"purchasing apples and denture cream" LOL