The measurements on this cape are for the material as it is open except at the end of the arm which is closed to keep the cape where you want it.  Big cowl neck, pocket, just like a blanket to wear. But better looking. 

• Heavyweight thick cozy wonderful; organic cotton sherpa
  
• Hand-printed in our Iowa studio.
• Hand or machine wash gentle, line or machine dry delicate.
• Made in USA.