I'm Dressing for Spring With Just 6 Pieces

The capsule wardrobe is usually best suited for light travel or instances where you have limited space to store your clothes. We love the the concept for its simplicity and intentionality when it comes to picking out what to wear. But there are certain instances when the capsule wardrobe seems impractical. Spring is one of those times, at least for me. With seemingly endless trends, fresh colors, and prints to choose from, why would anyone opt to limit what they wear during this explosively stylish time of year?

To tackle the challenge, I decided to create my own spring capsule wardrobe, but not the boringly simple composition of tees and plain dresses one might imagine. Instead, I handpicked six pieces with trends, and of course versatility, in mind to make up the majority of my outfits this spring. So full disclosure: I will obviously wear pieces outside of this list, but the general idea is that by starting with a curated assortment of pieces, I can mix in my other staples—pieces it's safe to say you all have, too—like plain T-shirts and sneakers to create the maximum number of looks with the minimum amount of shopping. And yes, this approach has done wonders for my wallet, too.

The wrap dress is one item I've just recently come around to, despite its omnipresence as the world's most flattering dress. I plan to wear mine over a graphic T-shirt and sneakers for casual days and with strappy heels and a leather jacket at night. When I'm feeling a more forward look, I'll wear the dress over white jeans.

I've recently been paying more attention to my outerwear game, realizing (better late than never) that an attention-grabbing jacket is the best way to make a cool statement, especially during these transitional months. Coated in vinyl and rendered in brilliant jewel tones, the jackets of the moment have an underlying rock-and-roll vibe, which is why I'll be swapping out my standard black moto for one of these fresh versions.

With every new season comes a wave of statement tops that seems impossible to ignore if you're opening up Instagram at least once a day. Puffy-sleeve, lightweight cotton pieces are what I'm most excited to wear all spring and well through the summer with skirts and jeans alike.

Consider this skirt style the alternative to your pencil skirts. With ruching, drawstring detail, and asymmetrical hemlines, the gathered midi skirt is just the piece your spring wardrobe may need.

Thankfully for my morning routine, the utility jumpsuit is an undeniably major spring trend, and it's so simple to throw on with just about anything and be out the door in no time.

There are so many pretty colors to choose from this spring, so white jeans will be my go-to piece to neutralize the candy-colored shades.

This light capsule wardrobe is how I plan to get by this spring, but if you're craving even more outfit inspiration, look no further.