Spring 2018 Capsule Wardrobe

Happy spring time everyone!!

It may still be rather cool here, but I am rebelling and going head first into my spring 2018 capsule!

I’m honestly more excited to share this capsule with you than I have been with any other capsule.

I know I’ve said this before, but I have grown so much over the past year and along with that growth has come a huge shift in perspective and priorities.

In regards to fashion and style, it’s a bit odd but I have almost had a reversion.

For a long time I dressed in a certain way because I felt like my age didn’t suit certain styles and because stores weren’t carrying the clothes I was drawn to. I compared myself to other fashionable women I knew and, without even really realizing it, started copying the way they were dressed.

A lot of those false style ideals I had built up around myself have melted away over the last year (this also applies to much, much more of my life than just style… but we’re talking capsules today so I’ll leave it there).

And then the winter 10×10 completely changed my perspective because it reawakened my love and desire for vintage and thrifting.

I think all of those things melded with the fact that I’m needing to rebuild my capsules give me a unique opportunity to begin a style “awakening”. Sounds funny, but I don’t know how else to put it.

Speaking of needing to rebuild:

There have been several factors that have created a bit of a turnover in my wardrobe as of late. I mentioned some of those reasons in my winter capsule reveal, but another big reason has been weight loss. I plan to talk about that a bit more in an upcoming post, but most of my denim has had to be refreshed and quite a few tops… though I was able to still get away with a lot of my older clothing.

And finally, let’s talk new additions! Most of my new additions were purchased through thrifting. Most of them are current styles, but I was able to find used pieces on eBay and Poshmark (just a side note, but I’m thinking that for my summer capsule I’m going to attempt to add only vintage or me made pieces… we’ll see!).

I didn’t have a huge budget so I took full advantage of eBay auctions!

In total, I added 13 pieces to this capsule. Not great, but not bad either. I’m happy with that number considering the circumstances!

Some of the pieces may be new to you, but they were pieces I purchased while I was pregnant and wasn’t able to fit into last spring.

A lot of the pieces you have seen before!

I definitely wanted to add more color to my capsule as you’ll probably have already noticed and I continued on with the casual theme in the pieces I chose… though I did add in a bit more middle ground (my black jeans, some fancier shoes and more blouses).

I think that’s everything I wanted to share with you!

Though I do want to add one quick thought before I close this out:

I used to think that I would get to this magical place where I would no longer need to ever add anything to my wardrobe… that I would get this perfect wardrobe of only high quality pieces that would fit me forever and would never out.

It seems naive now, but it’s what I thought I was working towards.

I’ve now realized that life is more complicated than that. My wardrobe will ebb and flow simply because life does and so do I.

It’s okay if I have to add things, it’s okay if my style changes, it’s okay if I buy something I regret later.

I’m no longer seeking perfection in my capsules, instead I’m seeking a small wardrobe that works for me.

Okay then! That’s that! Tomorrow I’ll be sharing my first outfit and hopefully it will trigger the heavens to release warm air and sunshine! Fingers crossed…

Clothing Links:

White Tee: Thrifted | Same Tee from Original Source | Everlane Option

Si Se Puede Tee: Haute Hope, c/o | More Affordable Option | Everlane Option

Tunic Dress:  Old | Almost Exact from Everlane   (less than $50!)

Romantic Blouse: Old from Doen | Similar from Doen (also available in mustard… swoon!) | Super Similar Option | More Affordable Option | Everlane Option

Red Graphic Tee: The Bee and the Fox | Matching Children’s Shirt | Everlane Option

White Blouse: Thrifted | Similar | Affordable Option | Everlane Option

Peasant Blouse: Thrifted | Super Similar | Everlane Option

Button Down: Power of my People, c/o | Everlane Option | Similar Option

Linen Tee: Elizabeth Suzann, c/o | More Affordable Option | Everlane Option | Similar Handmade Option

Sweatshirt: Corinne (color no longer available, still available in navy) | More Affordable Everlane Option

Mom Jeans: Thrifted | Similar Ethical Option | Affordable Everlane Option

Striped Blouse: Thrifted | Similar Same Brand | Everlane Option | Affordable Option

Cropped Sweater: Everlane

Tee Dress: Everlane

Crewneck Tee: Everlane

Jumpsuit: Thrifted | Similar Ethical Option in different color | Linen Option | Affordable Option

Boyfriend Jean: Everlane

Skinny Jean: Thrifted | Same Jean from Original Source | Similar Distressed Ethical Option | Everlane Option

Straight Leg Jeans: Levis | Ethical Option | Everlane Option | Affordable Option

Vintage Jeans: Vintage Lee Comfort Fit | Similar Ethical Option| Everlane Option

Striped Tee: Everlane

Colorful Blouse: Gap | Same Color in Sweater Form | Affordable Option

Colorful Tee: J. Crew (no longer available in this color) | Affordable option | Everlane Option

Statement Tee: Thrifted | Same Tee from Original Source | Ethical Option | More affordable option | Everlane Option

Midi Skirt: no longer available | Similar | Affordable Option | Splurge

Kimono Cardigan: Thrifted | Similar Ethical Option | Similar in Dark Gray | Similar Vibe | Everlane Option

Maxi Cardigan: It is Well L.A., c/o | More affordable option

Black Vintage Jeans: Vintage! | Similar Everlane Option

Linen Dress: Pyne and Smith | Same Material, Different Style | Similar, More Affordable Option

Black Tee: thrifted | Same Tee from Original Source | Everlane Option | Affordable Option

Tan Mule: thrifted | Almost exact in leather | Ethical Option | More Affordable (CUTE!) Option | Investment Option

Colorful flat: Thrifted Everlane | Same Shoe in Different Color | Similar Vibe | More Affordable Option | Affordable Option

High Top Sneaker: Converse | Everlane Option

Cognac Mule: Thrifted | Same from original source | Similar Ethical Option | More affordable option

Clogs: Lotta from Stockholm | Everlane Option

Colorful Sneakers: Vans | Ethical Option | Everlane Option

Black Sneaker: Converse | Ethical Option | Everlane Option | Affordable Option

Loafers: Thrifted | Everlane Option| More Affordable option | even more affordable option

Black Mules: Thrifted | Everlane Option | Almost Exact | Affordable Option

Black High Tops: Vans | Everlane Option | Ethical Option

Until next time,