Beyond the Fringe.

You just finished answering 50 emails.

Five to go on your call back list.

And you know who wants to have a "life discussion."

That was this afternoon.

Tonight is for you.

You will place this Edwardian Cape around you and remember the essential things in life:

Civility, grace, manners, elegance and making a drop-dead entrance.

At one time, etiquette books of the period advised ladies making up their trousseaus to ensure they had at least 2 or 3 evening wraps among their purchases.

Should still be de rigueur in my book.

(You'll try to leave your cell phone home.)

The original came from a design house in Paris that still remembers this most beautiful of eras.

Edwardian Cape (No. 2544). Made from the softest silk imaginable. Comes with fringed soft rectangular edges. Sits on the shoulder with a front tie closure so a strong gust can't send it into someone else's clutches.

Overall floral embroidery in a slightly raised pattern. Corded passamenterie detail at center back. Great with jeans and boots.

One Size. Imported.

Color: Cream.