A small or short cape, or a woman's short cloak that covers only the shoulders and upper back.
From French 'capelet,' diminutive of 'cape,' which comes from Late Latin 'cappa' meaning hood or cloak. The -let suffix indicates a small version.
Capelets were fashionable in the Victorian era as a way for women to look elegant without the full drama of a long cape—practicality met style!
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