How To Build A Spring Capsule Wardrobe You’ll Love!

Spring is here, and I’m SO ready to shed the bulky winter clothing for lighter spring pieces. And as we transition into the new season, it’s the perfect time to build your spring capsule wardrobe!

If you’re looking to embrace a more classic and timeless look, all while decluttering your wardrobe and saving time and stress while getting dressed, this guide on How To Build The Perfect Spring Capsule Wardrobe is just for you!

WHAT IS A CAPSULE WARDROBE

My personal approach to building a capsule wardrobe is to curate the collection based on a timeless and effortless aesthetic. The key here is versatility; the individual wardrobe items should be anchored by staple pieces that can mix and match easily with one another to create a wide variety of outfits. By mindfully selecting your wardrobe pieces, it will really help cut out all the fluff that comes with ever changing fashion trends.

Capsule wardrobes are also centered on quality over quantity – you’re going to want to find pieces that are classic, polished, and cohesive even when styled differently. Also don’t be afraid to take the time finding quality pieces and building your own collection of tried and true items that speak to your own sense of style and identity. And if you find yourself in need of a refresh from one year to the next, just swap out one or two pieces from your capsule wardrobe instead of starting your collection from scratch!

HOW TO BUILD A SPRING CAPSULE WARDROBE

Here are some things to consider when curating individual pieces for your spring capsule wardrobe:

1. WEATHER: Here in sunny Southern California, the warmer weather means I can get away with wearing light layers and with less need for jackets. I might use some transitional pieces when it gets a little colder in the evening and night time.
2. COLOR: Capsule wardrobes tend to feature more neutral and minimalistic designs since these aesthetics are versatile for creating timeless looks. But this is YOUR spring capsule wardrobe, so you should make it whatever you want it to be! Spots of color are lovely additions to any clothing collection. The key thing to remember is versatility!
3. TEXTURE: An effortless way to create variety in any wardrobe is to incorporate different fabric textures. Consider how the different textures of individual pieces look when mix and matched together, such as a soft knit top paired with light blue jeans, or a light trench coat against a satin dress.
4. LENGTH: This may be an afterthought for some, but I have a shorter torso so cropped tops paired with higher-waisted bottoms tend to look more flattering for my body. I also favor midi dresses or skirts for spring as the length is more casual than maxis yet dressy enough to look more put together in different outfits.
5. ACCESSORIES: While it is true that capsule wardrobes tend to lean on the more minimalist side, incorporating a variety of accessories (jewelry, footwear, bags, belts etc) can easily elevate your overall look and show off your personality and style.
6. MIX & MATCH: Once you have your first selection of wardrobe pieces, it’s time to mix and match the individual items to see how well they work with one another. Make sure to use accessories when building different looks. It may take a few rounds of curating to get to your final spring capsule wardrobe selection (especially if you’re indecisive like I am!), but it will be SO worth it!

ESSENTIAL SPRING CAPSULE WARDROBE PIECES:

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Now onto the fun part!

Scroll down to discover the essential pieces to build a spring capsule wardrobe you’ll love!

TANK TOPS

NEUTRAL SHIRTS

TOPS/BLOUSES

BUTTON DOWN SHIRTS

STRIPED TOPS

SWEATERS

SATIN TOPS

CARDIGAN

DENIM JACKET

LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET

STRUCTURED JACKET

TRENCH COAT/COATIGAN

PANTS

JEANS

SHORTS

DENIM SHORTS

MIDI SKIRTS

MIDI DRESSES

MINI DRESSES

SHOULDER BAG

TOTE BAG

CROSSBODY BAG

SANDALS

BALLET FLATS

HEELS

SNEAKERS

SUNGLASSES

HAIR ACCESSORIES

JEWELRY

I hope this guide on How To Build A Spring Capsule Wardrobe You’ll Love was useful in helping you curate and build your very own collection of tried and true pieces that authentically speak to your unique style!