Yet another spring-themed blog post coming your way. Can you tell I am excited about the change of seasons? As I mentioned in my last post this weekend I changed my winter wardrobe for a spring one. It wasn’t pretty. At some point I had almost no floor where I could step on, and was low-key panicking at how much clothes I own.
A couple of hours and a very mature tantrum later, I had selected 33 items of clothing (excluding occasion wear, pajamas or workout clothes) which I can now share with you:
1. Tops
This may have been the trickier section of them all. I started with around 22 tops that I would consider season-appropiate, and managed to reduce it to 14. There’s a lot of black and white, to match comfortably with my more colorful bottoms, as well as some earthy tones. No surprises there.
Also: please ignore the wrinkles. I have a lot of ironing to do today.
2. Outer Layers
I am creating this wardrobe in the middle of April which means for a month or so it will still be pretty cold. This is why I decided to keep out so many knits, because, whether I like it or not, I don’t live in sunny Spain anymore. I may want to replace my jean jacket, since it has a hole in the back… but I have had it for 10 years, and I love it so much… 😦
3. Bottoms
Bottoms are all about midi skirts and jeans. The embroidered ones are actually quite uncomfortable, even though they are gorgeous… so I might be replacing them in the near future for some other blue jeans with a twist.
3. Dresses
I love me a good dress. Put it on with a pair of sandals and: DONE. No need to match it to anything, your outfit is ready. Sadly this is the category that is looking a bit more sparse this spring, so I might also purchase a new dress further down the line.
And there you have it! A small spring wardrobe! I have purposefully not called it a capsule wardrobe, because I don’t want to give myself such hard limits. I am trying to reduce the amount of items I buy, while at the same time having fun with my personal style. So I think “a small wardrobe” suits me just fine.
In the wishlist for this season we have:
- Shoes. Maybe a couple of pairs because I destroy those that I own no matter how expensive and good quality they are.
- More comfortable blue jeans.
- An earthy flowy and comfortable dress.
- A jean jacket? Maybe? Maybe no one notices the hole in mine?
What are your thoughts on capsule wardrobes? Do you think they actually help you buy less and lead a more sustainable life-style? Let me know!
*Please note that as an exception the featured image on this post is from Unsplash since my closet is not really photogenic.
That lacy blouse is so pretty! All of these pieces are so pretty. Love the style x
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Thank you! It’s coming together little by little ❤
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I love the pieces you’ve picked out for your capsule (particularly the red wrap dress!)
Abigail Alice x
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Thank you Abigail! The red dress is a classic. I have had it for three years now, and it’s still as good as new 🙂
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This post is so interesting. I can see you’re not much into colourful, spring-like clothes, rather romantic, pastel colours (bronzes). I love pastel colours as well, but for some reason I usually purchase clothes that are extremely colourful and ever fit any other of my clothes, haha.
Dorota
http://www.journalofdorota.com
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Hi Dorota! You are right, my love for neutrals definitely makes it easier to shop less, since everything goes together. I do spice things up a bit with shoes or accessories. Thank you for for lovely comment 🙂
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i’m in love with the colors! i love the fact that you can also wear this in autumn!
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Thank you! Yes, some of those items stay in my closet all year round haha
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ottimi consigli, non vedo l’ora arrivi la bella stagione 😦
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This is such a tidy and helpful post about capsuling! I’m all for it, and trying to downsize as well!
http://www.sundaydahlias.com
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Thank you! I am so glad you found it helpful ❤
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These tips are so helpful! Not a lot of color, but I will say you were smart with the selection because these can be worn year round.
xo, Maria
https://www.miamiamine.com/
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Thank you Maria 🙂 I tried!
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I´ve been dreaming of a Red Polka Dot Dress for a while, but can´t find my perfect one so far! It´s so easy to wear dresses indeed – a pair of sandals and ready to go! Can´t wait for the summer – so many outfits to wear in the warmer months!
Have a nice week!
Anna
http://atlifestylecrossroads.com
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I knooow! Mine is starting to show the pass of time, but it’s so perfect I cannot think of trying to find another one that fits well. Thank you for stopping by!
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Gorgeous tones!
Federica
http://www.federicadinardo.com
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Perfect spring wardrobe – loving the neutrals as I’m obsessed right now with beige and brown tones 😉
..and btw: perfect art print too!!! ♥
xxx
Tina
https://styleappetite.com
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Beiges and browns are so easy to wear, too! ❤
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These pieces are simply awesome! Nice Post! Have a great day!
Allurerage
Rampdiary
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Yes, I am all for a capsule wardrobe. It makes life and get dressed decisions so much easier!
ANOUK
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I’m so glad I came across your beautiful site! I’m actually in the process of creating my own capsule wardrobe as well. It seems very freeing!
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Thank you Angelica! It really is such a good feeling to be able to see all your options at one glance. Good luck with your capsule wardrobe!
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It’s time to pack away your thick cotton-padded clothes and embrace spring with colorful lightweight spring clothing like these.
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A chic and fresh spring dress will definitely be stylish in this spring.
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I currently have a capsule of 37 items but I am not being too restrictive with it…I have permitted myself an item count of up to 40 and there’s also the option of switching some items as the temps rise. Like you, my spring is all over the place right now and layering is key!!
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