Harris Faulkner's Bizarre Superhero Cape Should Never Be Aired Again

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Being a news anchor has to come with its own set of pressures, such as making sure you don't stumble over your words — or wearing something absolutely unhinged. Too bad Harris Faulkner didn't seem to get that memo on the latter. On June 9, the "Outnumbered" host on Fox News did her job wearing what looked to be a red cape you'd expect to be in a superhero movie. (Faulkner clearly hasn't seen "The Incredibles," otherwise she'd know the dangers of wearing capes.)

The red was a pretty shade, but the style of the piece caused it to lose its luster. It was like half a poncho, and wearing a "poncho" indoors is just as tacky as wearing sunglasses inside. It could also have been viewed as a super strict school district's answer to getting girls to stop showing off those pesky shoulders so the poor boys won't be distracted. Ergo, it seemed a little ridiculous and over-the-top.

Faulkner has had a stunning transformation, but she did herself a disservice wearing that bizarre piece of clothing that couldn't decide if it wanted to be a cloak or a cardigan. Plus, she packed on the cosmetics to do her job, which will make her look unrecognizable when people see her without all that makeup.

One good thing about the interesting outfit was that it exemplified Harris Faulkner's show-stopping legs that could anchor the news themselves. Seriously, the news anchor clearly doesn't skip leg day, having once put her killer legs on full display with a swimsuit snap. Later on during the episode, the co-hosts gathered around in a semi-circle, which allowed viewers to get a full view of Faulkner's getup. The middle and bottom half of the outfit looked great on her; it was just the top part that had us scratching our heads.

Instagram account Fox News Fashion shared photos of Faulker's wardrobe the day after the episode aired, letting followers know the piece is a "Crepe Cape Shift Dress" from Badgley Mischka. If you have money to spare, the item could be yours — but it will set you back a bit. Saks Fifth Avenue is selling it online for $440. The outfit also comes in navy. According to the retailer's website, the midi dress is a best seller.