Create a practical Deep Winter Capsule Wardrobe for Winter for winter around the rich and deep 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 Winter, your best colors are deep and cool. Think wine, pine green, charcoal, deep navy, and deep magenta.
Your Deep Winter Winter Color Palette
Core Neutrals:
- Pure white (for contrast)
- Black
- Charcoal and cool gray
- Deep navy
- Cool taupe
- Ice gray
Accent Colors:
- Wine and deep magenta
- Pine green and deep emerald
- Deep navy and sapphire
- Deep purple and royal purple
- Deep teal (cool)
- Deep raspberry
Avoid in Winter:
- Light pastels (wash you out)
- Warm, golden tones
- Muted, soft colors
- Warm browns and camel
Essential 15-Piece Deep Winter Winter Capsule
Outerwear – 2-3 pieces
1. Black or Charcoal Wool Coat Your statement coat in black or charcoal is classic and perfectly suited to Deep Winter’s coloring.
2. Deep Navy or Wine Jacket or Vest A light form of outerwear is super versatile in deep navy, wine, or even deep purple.
Universal Standard Paparazzi Puffer Vest in Pageant Blue
3. Charcoal or Deep Navy Blazer (Optional) A structured blazer adds polish in your deep, cool tones.
Tops – 5-6 pieces
4. Pure White Sweater A sweater in pure white provides contrast.
5. Deep purple or Pine Green Cashmere Sweater This is your investment piece, a luxurious sweater in one of your signature deep, cool colors.
C by Bloomingdale’s Cashmere 100% Cashmere Boxy Crewneck Sweater in Dark Green
6. Deep Magenta or Royal Purple Knit Sweater A sweater in deep magenta or royal purple adds color near your face.
7. Pure White or Black matching set Winter means being comfortable and cozy.
PRETTYGARDEN 2 Piece Sets at Amazon in White
8. Charcoal or Deep Navy Sweater A pullover in charcoal or deep navy provides a good neutral option.
9. Deep Teal or Deep Purple Cardigan A cardigan in one of your deep, cool colors adds depth.
Bottoms – 3-4 pieces
10. Black or Charcoal Trousers Your go-to pants in black or charcoal work with everything.
11. Deep Navy or Wine Wide-Leg Pants A second pair of trousers in a deep jewel tone adds versatility.
12. Dark Cool-Toned Denim For casual days, choose jeans in deep, cool washes. Avoid warm-toned or light denim.
Universal Standard Marne Bootcut Jeans in Dark Indigo
13. Black or Deep Purple Skirt (Optional) If you wear skirts, choose one in a deep, cool tone.
Shoes & Accessories – 3-4 pieces
14. Black or Deep Navy Boots Invest in quality boots in black or deep navy.
15. Black or Cool-Toned Shoes For casual days or flats, black or cool-toned gray work perfectly.
poemlady Women’s Ballet Flat Shoes at Amazon in Black
Essential Accessories
Scarves: Scarves in wine, pine green, deep magenta, royal purple, or deep teal bring your colors to your face.
WAMSOFT Winter Wool Scarf Shawl Wrap at Amazon in Navy (a deep purple-blue)
Hat: A black, charcoal, deep navy, or even wine beanie keeps you warm.
Gloves: Black, charcoal, or deep navy leather or knit gloves coordinate beautifully.
Tights: Black, charcoal, or deep navy tights work perfectly for Deep Winter.
Layering Strategies for Deep Winter
Base Layer: Pure white or cool nude silk or thermal
Middle Layer: Wine or pine green sweater
Outer Layer: Black or charcoal coat Accessories:
Deep magenta or purple scarf
Start Building Your Deep Winter 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 black wool coat? Need a deep magenta sweater?
Build from there as needs and budget allow. A well-curated Deep Winter Capsule Wardrobe for Winter is versatile and you know you will always look beautiful in every piece!
