Create a practical Deep Autumn Capsule Wardrobe for Winter around the saturated, deeper colors of your signature palette. By keeping a capsule winter wardrobe in your season, you reduce decision fatigue, save money, and reduce clutter.
As a Deep Autumn, your best colors are deep, rich, and warm. Think burgundy, forest green, chocolate brown, deep rust, and bronze.
Your Deep Autumn Winter Color Palette
Core Neutrals:
- Cream (for contrast)
- Deep camel and warm tan
- Chocolate brown and coffee
- Deep warm brown
- Deep olive
- Warm charcoal
- Deep burgundy (as a neutral)
Accent Colors:
- Deep burgundy and wine (warm)
- Forest green and deep olive
- Deep rust and burnt sienna
- Bronze and copper
- Deep teal (warm)
- Mahogany and deep terracotta
Avoid in Winter:
- Light pastels (wash you out)
- Cool, icy colors
- Muted, soft colors
- Black (can work but test, chocolate often better)
Essential 15-Piece Deep Autumn Winter Capsule
Outerwear – 2-3 pieces
1. Chocolate Brown or Deep Wine Red Wool Coat Your statement coat in chocolate brown or deep wine red works well for Deep Autumn.
Escalier Women’s Wool Trench Coat at Amazon in Wine Red
2. Forest Green or Deep Burgundy Jacket or Vest A light form of outerwear is super versatile in forest green, deep rust, or deep brown.
Matterhorn Mid Hooded Puffer in Gamay
3. Deep Brown or Forest Green Blazer (Optional) A structured blazer adds polish in your deep tones.
Tops – 5-6 pieces
4. Cream Chunky Sweater A textured sweater in cream provides contrast.
5. Deep Burgundy or Forest Green Cashmere Sweater This is your investment piece, a luxurious sweater in one of your signature deep colors.
AQUA Cashmere 100% Cashmere Crewneck Sweater at Bloomingdale’s in Deep Pine
6. Deep Rust Knit Sweater A sweater in deep rust adds color near your face.
7. Cream or Chocolate matching set Winter means being comfortable and cozy.
KIRUNDO Fall Sweatsuits Women 2 Piece Outfit Lounge Sets at Amazon in Brown
8. Deep Brown or Bronze Sweater A pullover in deep brown or bronze provides a good neutral option.
9. Deep Teal or Copper Cardigan A cardigan in one of your deep, warm colors adds depth.
Bottoms – 3-4 pieces
10. Chocolate Brown or Deep Olive Trousers Your go-to pants in chocolate or deep olive work with everything.
11. Deep Burgundy or Forest Green Wide-Leg Pants A second pair of trousers in a deep jewel tone adds versatility.
12. Deep Warm-Toned Denim For casual days, choose jeans in deep, warm washes. Avoid light or cool-toned denim.
Madewell The Longline Straight Jean in Rinse Wash
13. Deep Brown or Burgundy Skirt (Optional) If you wear skirts, choose one in a deeper tone.
Shoes & Accessories – 3-4 pieces
14. Chocolate Brown or Deep Burgundy Boots Invest in quality boots in chocolate brown or deep burgundy.
15. Deep Brown or Bronze-Toned Shoes For casual days or flats, choose deep brown or warm bronze tones.
Women’s Ballet Flat at Amazon in Brown
Essential Accessories
Scarves: Scarves in deep burgundy, forest green, deep rust, bronze, or deep teal bring your colors to your face.
Novawo Wool Scarf at Amazon in Wine
Hat: A chocolate brown, deep burgundy, forest green, or deep rust beanie keeps you warm
Gloves: Chocolate brown, deep burgundy, or deep rust leather or knit gloves coordinate beautifully.
Tights: Choose chocolate, deep burgundy, or warm brown tights rather than black.
Layering Strategies for Deep Autumn
Base Layer: Cream or warm nude silk or thermal
Middle Layer: Deep burgundy or forest green sweater
Outer Layer: Chocolate or deep brown coat
Accessories: Deep rust or bronze scarf
Start Building Your Deep 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 deep burgundy wool coat? Need a forest green sweater?
Build from there as needs and budget allow. A well-curated Deep Autumn Capsule Wardrobe for Winter is versatile and you know you will always look beautiful in every piece!
