Today, I’m taking you through my spring capsule wardrobe. Spring in Minnesota is tricky, one day it’s 70 and beautiful and the next it’s 50 degrees, windy and chilly. Over the last few years, I’ve learned and gathered staple and essential items to keep in my wardrobe for each season. I’m going to share my go-to clothing items for spring and a few I’ve been eyeing that are out this year as well.
Spring Capsule Wardrobe
When it comes to my style, I must say I am very minimal, neutral, casual, and comfortable. I don’t purchase clothes very often or update my wardrobe with the latest trends besides maybe a piece or two. My intention behind sharing posts like this is to inspire you to be content with what you have, be wise in purchasing (don’t just buy to buy or feel pressured – be mindful) and because I enjoy putting simple outfits together!
What to Wear in Spring 2022
If I’m honest, I still sometimes struggle with spring outfits. Living in Minnesota, fall/winter and summer are easy to dress for, but with the cooler temps in the Spring, not being able to throw on a sweater or shorts or a tank, you really have to take some time to think about what is practical and comfortable to wear.
For my capsule wardrobes by season, I don’t limit myself to stick to 20 clothing items per season, but I have found that I naturally just have a small collection of pieces I wear regularly each season.
Spring Closet Essentials:
SPRING TOPS
White Shirt: I love a good plain white tee and jeans for spring time. I also love this linen top I grabbed a few weeks ago for another option. I wear a wrap top similar to this one very frequently in the spring – love that it dresses up a simple outfit.
Stripe Tee: Goes with many styles of jeans and just feels like spring. Love the sleeve detail on this top too, can be dressed up or down. This short sleeve striped pocket tee is another favorite, love it with a simple cardigan and straight jeans.
Henleys: A simple, basic top but with a feminine and sweet touch with the buttons. Love this color and this one.
Sweatshirt: A sweatshirt you will wear on repeat this spring. Can wear with denim, white jeans, joggers or shorts. The cream is beautiful for this time of year and into summer.
Floral Top: I added this to my spring closet this year. I love the feminine touch and how it can be a stylish outfit very effortlessly.
BOTTOMS
Mom Jeans: Wear these all the time and always get compliments. I would size up so they aren’t too tight as they are high-waisted. Love with Birkenstocks or white sneakers. Another great pair here. This pair of straight distressed jeans look awesome, I love the wash. I have this same style in back and would recommend!
Skinny Jeans: The button fly style creates an elevated look effortlessly. So comfortable.
White Jeans: White jeans are so cute and bright for spring. I’ve seen these everywhere lately and love the straight style.
Midi Skirt: A skirt isn’t my average, everyday outfit but this one is so comfortable. I love wearing it with a white tee or simple top and sneakers or birkenstocks.
JACKETS
Utility Jacket: I forget every year how much I love this jacket. It is so versatile and good for layering.
Down Hooded Jacket: Love this for walking the dog, hikes and errands on the cooler days. One of my favorite jackets I’ve ever owned!
Denim Jacket: Dress up an outfit, or throw it over a sweatshirt or keep it simple with a tank underneath. Nothing says spring like a denim jacket.
SHOES
Mules: Mules scream spring to me. I have this pair and these ones. Love the neutral colors to go with many outfits. My good friend recently bought these mules and she said they are so comfortable!
White Sneakers: It makes me so happy when spring comes around to be able to wear white sneaks! After month of wearing boots, it is so fun.
Sandals: Picked these up recently and think they are absolutely adorable. I envision strolling the farmers market or going to lunch with friends in them. I also can’t forget about my trusty Birkenstocks. If a sandal was me, these would be it. I wear these a shameful amount in the spring/summer – but I’m actually not ashamed because they’re just too good.
Athletic Shoes: I bought these last year during quarantine and am so happy I did. They are great for a casual look or of course, exercising. Love the crisp white.
ACCESSORIES
Everyday necklace: This is the best necklace ever. I bought it soon after I got engaged with my future last name initial on it and it’s so cute, I still wear it everyday. It hasn’t tarnished, either! Can’t pass this up.
Sunglasses: I bought these two years ago for a new staple pair of sunglasses and before a Florida trip, and they are the only sunglasses I own! Simple and affordable.
Baseball hat: I’ve been in need of a new hat and picked up this gem a few weeks ago at a sporting goods store. I love it! The neutral color goes with many outfits.
Backpack purse: I’ve had this for years and love it! I find myself using it way more often than a normal purse!
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Thanks so much for checking out today’s post! Would you like to see these types of blogs for each season? I hope to encourage you to find the clothes that you feel the most comfortable and yourself in and that are true essentials so you can wear them all spring long.
“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
“As God has declared us of ultimate value by sending his Son to redeem us, we commit to pursue what is of ultimate value — the Father and his Kingdom. When we do that, the necessities will fall into place. Look at the birds which regularly receive God’s care and we’re worth a whole lot more to him than they are!“