Create a practical True Autumn Capsule Wardrobe for Winter around your warm, grounded palette. By keeping a capsule winter wardrobe in your season, you reduce decision fatigue, save money, and reduce clutter.
As a True Autumn, your best colors are warm, rich, and earthy. Think rust, olive, warm teal, golden brown, and pumpkin.
Your True Autumn Winter Color Palette
Core Neutrals:
- Cream and warm ivory
- Camel and warm tan
- Warm brown (all shades)
- Olive brown
- Warm charcoal
- Deep mustard
- Chocolate brown
Accent Colors:
- Rust and burnt sienna
- Olive green and moss
- Warm teal and peacock blue
- Golden brown and bronze
- Pumpkin and terracotta
- Warm burgundy
Avoid in Winter:
- Black (too harsh, use chocolate brown)
- Cool grays and charcoals
- Icy, cool colors
- Muted, dusty colors without warmth
Essential 15-Piece True Autumn Winter Capsule
Outerwear – 2-3 pieces
1. Camel or Chocolate Brown Wool Coat Your statement coat in camel or chocolate brown is classic, warm, and quintessentially True Autumn.
Gap Wool-Blend Oversized Houndstooth Car Coat in Neutral Tan Plaid
2. Rust or Olive Jacket or Vest A light form of outerwear is super versatile in rust, olive, mustard, or warm brown.
Matterhorn Mid Hooded Puffer in Mustard
3. Warm Brown or Olive Blazer (Optional) A structured blazer adds polish while staying in your warm, earthy palette.
Tops – 5-6 pieces
4. Cream Cable Knit Sweater A textured sweater in warm cream provides a neutral foundation.
5. Rust or Indigo Cashmere Sweater This is your investment piece.
Everlane Cashmere Herringbone Sweater in Indigo
6. Warm Teal Knit Sweater A sweater in warm teal adds color and pairs with your earthy neutrals.
7. Warm Ivory or Golden Brown matching set Winter means being comfortable and cozy.
8. Chocolate or Pumpkin Sweater A pullover in chocolate or pumpkin is gorgeous on you.
Universal Standard Bruno Sweater in Icelandic Poppy
9. Warm Brown or Terracotta Cardigan A cardigan in one of your warm, earthy colors adds warmth.
Bottoms – 3-4 pieces
10. Camel or Olive Trousers Your go-to pants in camel or olive work with everything.
11. Warm Brown or Chocolate Wide-Leg Pants A second pair of trousers in warm brown adds versatility.
12. Warm-Toned Denim For casual days, choose jeans with warm, golden undertones. Avoid cool-toned denim.
Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean in Harvey Wash
13. Rust or Warm Brown Skirt (Optional) If you wear skirts, choose one in a warm tone.
Shoes & Accessories – 3-4 pieces
14. Cognac or Chocolate Brown Boots Invest in quality boots in cognac or chocolate brown, these anchor your entire wardrobe.
15. Warm-Toned Sneakers or Flats For casual days, go for warm tan, cognac, or golden-toned sneakers.
New Balance Suede 327 Sneakers in Sea Salt
Essential Accessories
Scarves: Scarves in rust, olive, warm teal, pumpkin, or golden brown bring your colors to your face.
linişte 100% Wool Scarf at Amazon in Camel
Hat: A camel, warm brown, rust, or olive beanie keeps you warm in your palette.
Gloves: Cognac, warm brown, or camel leather or knit gloves coordinate well.
Tights: Choose warm beige, camel, or golden nude tights rather than black.
Layering Strategies for True Autumn
Base Layer: Warm ivory or golden nude thermal
Middle Layer: Rust or olive sweater
Outer Layer: Camel or chocolate coat
Accessories: Warm teal or pumpkin scarf
Start Building Your True Autumn Capsule Wardrobe for Winter
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 camel coat? Need cognac boots?
Build from there as needs and budget allow. A well-curated True Autumn Capsule Wardrobe for Winter is versatile and you know you will always look beautiful in every piece!
