My Accidental Capsule - Spring Update

Hello my lovelies!

Yes, from the title of this post you will see that I’m a little late in posting a spring capsule.  But as I’m somewhat limited for hanging space (See how this came about in this post HERE), the capsule has been happily evolving behind the scenes; it has to keep with the spring programne as the days change from sunny and warm to constant rain as it is today. 

So what better time than a rainy day to see what I have in my mini wardrobe right now. 

A word  of warning. This ensemble is suited to a retired lady in her mid-70s, i.e. me, so don’t expect trendy new pieces!  But perhaps this is the range of clothes you have in your wardrobe too, so you can relate. 

Let’s start with bottoms, a good place to start when building up a capsule.

Bottoms - 4

Khaki jeans. 

Some form of beige trousers or chinos, I have 3 on the short list. 

Light wash jeans.

White jeans. 

Don’t think it’s warm enough for lightweight whites yet, though these may be an option 🤞☀️. 

Next step is tops.  I’m finding that long sleeve tees seem to be my go-to currently.

Long sleeve tops - 4

Plain navy

Sage/white, good for khaki and white jeans, beige too as I’ve recently worn that combo. 

Navy/camel.  Good with camel chinos, blue and white jeans.

Navy and white, works with everything.

Though am debating whether to use this finer stripe for spring.

Shirts - 2?

Stripes with a fluttering of embroidered sea birds.  

It looks best loose. 

2020

Fortunately there’s no pressure now to tummy tuck - the only way I could do a tummy tuck in 2025 is to have a tummy tuck first!

Stone coloured linen.  I’m debating this one and if I find myself not wearing it then it’ll go back in the archive wardrobe till summer. 

Cardis - 3

I’ve gone quite heavy on cardis as a cardigan is an absolute must at this time of year, both outdoors and in!

A long warmish layer is an essential . 

I’ve also added this shorter cream one to play around with in various outfits. 

And this lightweight navy cardi comes out every summer, it’s just the right length and sooo versatile. 

Total - 12/13

Just in Case Extras hanging in the Archive

I’ve put together a reserve of spring pieces, just in case we get lucky with some warmer weather.  In my dreams!

 

Any of these lighter weight navys and greys will slot in easily. 

The idea is that I can quickly do a switch/archive, making this a reactive and dynamic capsule.  

I’m rather keen to switch in some pretty duck egg blue, aqua and greens. 

Using neutral colours in my core capsule means that these pieces are pretty much interchangeable.

So that’s me done, finally!

How are you doing with your spring choices?

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A la perchoine,

Mary x