Create a practical Light Spring capsule wardrobe for winter that keeps you cozy and true to your color palette. By keeping a capsule winter wardrobe in your season you reduce decision fatigue, save money, and reduce clutter.
As a Light Spring, your best colors are light, warm, and clear. Think peach, coral, warm aqua, mint, and cream.
Your Light Spring Winter Color Palette
Core Neutrals:
- Cream and warm ivory
- Light camel and tan
- Light warm gray (greige)
- Warm light taupe
- Light warm brown
Accent Colors:
- Peach and coral
- Warm aqua and light teal
- Warm mint green
- Light golden yellow
- Soft warm pink
- Light warm periwinkle
Avoid:
- Black (too harsh, use light warm brown instead)
- Stark white (cream is better)
- Cool grays
- Deep, heavy colors
Essential 15-Piece Light Spring Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Outerwear – 2-3 pieces
1. Cream or Camel Wool Coat Your statement coat should be in one of your best neutrals.
Escalier Women’s Wool Trench Coat on Amazon in Camel
2. Light Warm Jacket or Vest A light form of outerwear is super versatile.
Old Navy Water-Resistant Puffer Vest in Howlite
3. Camel or Tan Blazer (Optional) Blazers layer beautifully over lighter pieces.
Tops – 5-6 pieces
4. Cream Cable Knit Sweater A chunky cream cable knit is a great winter staple.
Old Navy SoSoft Cropped Mock-Neck Cable Sweater in Chalk Heather
5. Mint or Coral Cashmere Sweater This is your investment piece. Look for a soft cashmere or cashmere-blend sweater in mint or coral.
Madewell CloudSoft Drop-Shoulder Sweater in pistachio
6. Warm Knit Sweater Wear this in your signature color! These also layer nicely under blazers or coats.
7. Cream or Ivory matching set Winter means being comfortable and cozy.
KIRUNDO Fall Sweatsuits Women 2 Piece Outfit Lounge Sets at Amazon in Beige
8. Light Warm Gray Sweater A soft, warm-toned gray (greige) sweater provides another neutral option that’s more casual than cream.
9. Warm Pink or Light Golden Yellow Cardigan Cardigans are so versatile, choose one in a brighter accent color.
Bottoms – 3-4 pieces
10. Light Camel or Tan Trousers Your go-to pants should be in light camel or tan.
11. Cream or Ivory Wide-Leg Pants A second pair of trousers in cream or ivory adds versatility. Wide-leg styles are in and so comfortable.
12. Light Wash Jeans Go for light washed jeans rather than deep, dark denim.
Universal Standard Perfect Jeans in Montana Blue
13. Warm Taupe or Light Brown Skirt If you wear skirts, a midi or knee-length skirt in warm taupe pairs beautifully with tights and boots.
Shoes & Accessories – 3-4 pieces
14. Tan or Camel Boots Invest in quality boots in tan or camel, ankle boots or knee-high depending on your style. These work with everything.
15. Warm-Toned Sneakers or Flats For casual days, try cream, tan, or warm-toned sneakers or ballet flats.
New Balance® Suede 327 Sneakers in sea salt
Essential Accessories
Scarves: Light Spring winter capsule wardrobes can really play with scarves! Look for peach, coral, warm aqua, mint, or light golden yellow.
linişte 100% Wool Scarf at Amazon in Light Mint
Hat: Aim for a cream, tan, or light camel beanie or wool hat.
Gloves: Cream, tan, or light camel leather or knit gloves coordinate with your outerwear. But you can also pick a fun Light Spring color here.
Tights: Choose cream, light tan, or warm nude tights rather than black.
Layering Strategies for Light Spring
Base Layer: Cream or ivory thermal or silk camisole
Middle Layer: Light Spring colored sweater (peach, coral, aqua)
Outer Layer: Cream coat or light camel blazer
Accessories: Colorful scarf in peach or mint
Start Building Your Light Spring Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Before buying anything new, assess what you have versus what you think you need. It helps me to pull out all my winter clothes and look for gaps. Are you missing a good cream sweater? Do you need a colorful scarf?
Build from there as needs and budget allow. A well-curated Light Spring winter wardrobe is versatile and you know you will always look beautiful in every piece!
