Early Spring Capsule
Navigate the fluctuating temperatures of early spring with ease and in style
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Every few months, I meticulously curate capsule wardrobes for the upcoming season. Unlike most traditional capsules, which heavily rely on black, gray, khaki, navy, and white, the capsules I create are tailored to seasonal color palettes that correspond to the undertones in our skin, hair color, and eye color. Therefore, when I create capsules, I develop four: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. If you’re new to The Stylish Sabbatical and eager to understand seasonal color palettes and the benefits of aligning your clothing and accessories with your innate coloring, I encourage you to delve into an article I wrote on this topic [linked here].
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Early spring weather is notorious for its rapid shifts, from rainy and blustery days to crisp, sun-filled ones – and back again. The capsules I’m sharing here are designed to help you navigate these fluctuating temperatures with ease and in style. Whether you're seeking a few pieces to complement your existing spring wardrobe or acquiring several items to build a fresh collection, the clothing and accessories in these capsules are versatile enough to see you through most of your routine activities, from running errands and shuttling your kids around to conducting work meetings and grabbing coffee with friends.
What to expect in these capsules
In the process of curating these capsules, I select elevated basics that boast inherent visual interest via the incorporation of simple patterns like stripes or textures like canvas and unique details like rickrack trim or asymmetric buttons. I’ve also included a handful of distinctive, novel items that add punctuation to each capsule, ensuring the wearer looks unique. Special items like shell earrings, an embroidered bag, or a vibrantly patterned blouse inject additional color and personality.
Each capsule has just over 20 hand-picked items. In these edits, you’ll find some very affordably priced items from fast fashion retailers like Gap, Zara, and Mango; however, for several reasons, the capsules have a high percentage of items from accessible luxury brands and retailers, and I thought I’d explain that approach. First, fast fashion brands often focus on producing basic or staple pieces in commonly preferred colors that cater to a broader market; in other words, they offer a proliferation of the black, gray, khaki, navy, and white items commonly found in typical capsule wardrobes. I more readily find the colors I’m hunting for in the inventories of accessible luxury brands. Second, accessible luxury brands typically prioritize design innovation, making it easier for me to find items that boast inherent visual interest. Finally, because of their focus on quality and craftsmanship, these accessible luxury pieces will hold up, which is crucial if you are purchasing items within your seasonal palette that you’ll want to wear on repeat throughout the season and, more importantly, for seasons to come.
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