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How to Create an Effortless, Mom-Friendly Spring Capsule Wardrobe

March 22, 2023 by Katie H.

Mom-friendly spring capsule wardrobe

The wait is finally over! My spring capsule wardrobe for 2023 is finally here! Creating an effortless, versatile wardrobe capsule blog post can be time-consuming. It requires a lot of thought and planning. However, the end result is always worth the work. I have had so many messages from women telling me how helpful these posts are. If I can help make the getting dressed process a little easier for busy moms, then I am here for that! This is why I want to continue to put out at least one capsule wardrobe post per season!

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Why have a wardrobe capsule?

As a little recap, this is the 3rd mom-friendly wardrobe capsule post that I have done in recent months. If you haven’t read my fall mom wardrobe capsule or my casual mom winter wardrobe capsule posts, I recommend checking those out before you leave my site today!

Creating a seasonal wardrobe capsule is one of the best ways to build a budget-friendly wardrobe. Too many clothes can often be overwhelming and overcomplicate the getting dressed process. Having a small collection of versatile clothing pieces that you can mix and match to create many different outfits will simplify getting dressed every day. Which at the end of the day will help you feel content with your wardrobe and you will spend less money on shopping for new clothes!

What’s in my mom-friendly spring capsule wardrobe?

With this spring capsule wardrobe, I wanted to fill it with easy-to-style pieces that can be mixed and matched in so many different ways. This is why I kept everything very simple and classic. As always, I try to repeat some of the same pieces from my prior wardrobe capsules. That way if you have been following along with these posts, you may already own some of these items. I also like to pick out pieces that you probably already have in your wardrobe.

Keeping my wardrobe capsule budget-friendly is important to me, that’s why many of the items that I am sharing today are at affordable price points. For anything that I feel is a higher price point, I am also sharing some affordable alternative options to shop as well. If you are a thrifter, like myself, you can also find many of these pieces secondhand.

Tops:

  • White button-down linen shirt– I am seeing a lot of linen and gauze material button-down shirts this spring. I love how they can be worn on their own, but also as a layering piece. I chose white, but you could go for any color!
  • Navy striped shirt– There is just something about navy nautical stripes in the spring that I just love. They get me excited for summer! I am wearing a navy striped shirt from J.Crew Factory, but you can use any navy striped shirt to recreate these looks.
  • High-neck black tank top– I love high-neck tank tops! I find that Target has the best fit for the price, but you can also find this style of the top at Old Navy, Express, or Gap Factory.
  • An elevated white top– My plan for this spring capsule wardrobe was to include a white crew neck t-shirt, but after taking all the outfit photos I realized that I needed a top that could help elevate some of these simple spring essentials. That’s why I decided to add an elevated white top to the capsule. By this, I mean a top with some extra little details. Something with some cute ruffled or puffy sleeves or with a little lace or texture. This white top from Gibsonlook (code: THRIFTYWIFE10 for 10% off) seemed like the perfect top for that. It’s at a higher price point, so I also included a few similar elevated white tops that have just enough detail to step up any spring look!
  • Cropped button cardigan– I wanted to include a sweater in this capsule, but spring is all about layering, so this cropped button cardigan is perfect to layer with or just wear as a top. My cardigan is from Stitch Fix, but I also linked some similar options!

Layers/ Outerwear

  • Tan cardigan– This tan cardigan from Old Navy has made its way into every capsule wardrobe guide I have made in the last 6 months. It has to be one of my favorite layering pieces in my wardrobe because it goes with everything!!
  • Medium wash denim jacket– A denim jacket is always a must-have layering piece for me in spring. I usually opt for light to medium-wash denim in the spring. My jacket is from Stitch Fix Freestyle. They have a great selection of quality jean jackets. I also love Old Navy and Gap Factory for their denim jackets.
  • Navy blazer– I love having a blazer in my wardrobe because it’s the easiest way to elevate a casual mom outfit. Navy is a great color for spring because it’s very versatile. I thrifted this Skies are Blue blazer last summer at Goodwill. Thrifting is always my favorite way to shop for blazers.
  • Green utility jacket– A green utility jacket is always a go-to layering piece for me during the in-between seasons of fall and spring. It’s a great alternative to your jean jacket because it gives you another lightweight jacket option to layer with. I thrifted this H&M jacket on Poshmark, but my favorite alternative jacket is from Gap Factory!
  • Tan trench coat– I had to include a classic tan trench coat in this spring capsule because I absolutely love mine. I bought my trench coat at Forever 21 many years ago and I have gotten so much use out of it over the years. I have found some similar options at Old Navy, Gap Factory, and Amazon. On colder days I will wear my wool dad coat that I shared in my winter wardrobe capsule, but when it’s warm enough I like to replace it with my trench coat.

Bottoms

  • Green (non-sweatpants) joggers– Joggers that are comfy, but not sweatpants, are great for a relaxed, easy-going style. They make your casual look a little more polished. My green joggers are from Gibsonlook (code: THRIFTYWIFE10) but I have also linked some affordable options at both Target and Gap Factory!
  • White jeans– I was hesitant to include white jeans in a “mom-friendly” capsule wardrobe, but the thing is, I still love wearing white jeans in spring. I don’t care that they might get messy, I still wear them. I am loving this pair of cropped flare pants from LOFT.
  • Light wash straight-leg jeans– My favorite fit of jeans at the moment is slim straight-leg jeans. Something that is in between skinny jeans and straight-leg jeans. This pair from Target is a great affordable pair of jeans! They fit and feel exactly like my Madewell Vintage jeans. The Madewell jeans are over $100, but the Target jeans are only $28!

Dresses/jumpsuit

  • Striped dress– You can’t go wrong with a striped dress in your spring wardrobe. For this capsule, I went with a simple tank striped dress from Target, but you could do any striped dress that you like.
  • Black jogger jumpsuit– I am not kidding when I say that this Amazon jumpsuit may have been the best clothing purchase that I made in the last 5 years. It is so comfortable and easy to throw on in the spring with a layer. I automatically feel cute and put together when wearing this, even if I am just home cleaning the house that day. That’s why I had to include it in this capsule guide.

Shoes

  • White sneakers– White sneakers are my favorite style of shoe in my spring wardrobe. They pair so well with any outfit that I wear. I bought my Nike sneakers a couple of years ago and I wear them all the time. My pair is canvas, which I don’t love as much as the pair I linked, but they are still one of my most worn pairs of shoes. Target also has some affordable and cute white sneaker options!
  • Slide sandals– I pull my sandals out as soon as I possibly can in the spring! Slide sandals are my favorite because you can just throw them on your feet and go. I love this pair of braided sandals from Target because they go with any outfit that I wear, but I also have some other affordable options linked above.
  • Neutral flats– I love wearing my neutral flats in the spring. They always look polished and put together. I love my J. Crew Factory pointed-toe flats. (heel cushions are a must for comfort with these shoes.) I find the pointed toe to be the most flattering style for my body, but you could also wear a ballet flat or a loafer to create the same effect.

Accessories

  • Baseball cap– My gray 47′ Tigers baseball cap is probably one of the most worn accessories in my wardrobe. I love the color because it goes with everything! If you are not a baseball fan or just looking for something a little different I’ve also linked some other baseball caps to try.
  • Belt– I wanted to add a belt to this capsule because I often add belts when I feel like it’s needed. Sometimes I just want the look to feel complete and a belt is a perfect way to do that.

Extra accessories not shown in the capsule

  • Crossbody purse
  • Backpack purse
  • Belt bag
  • Simple jewelry
  • Sunglasses

Mom-friendly Outfit Ideas

Black jumpsuit styled 3 ways for spring capsule wardrobe.
Green joggers styled 3 ways from mom-friendly spring capsule wardrobe.
3 ways to wear slim-straight leg jeans for spring capsule wardrobe.
3 ways to style white jeans for spring capsule wardrobe.
3 ways to wear a striped tank dress for spring capsule wardrobe.
3 ways to style green joggers for spring capsule wardrobe 2023
3 ways to style slim-straight-leg jeans for spring capsule wardrobe.
3 ways to wear white jeans this spring!
3 spring outfit ideas with a white button down shirt.
3 ways to style a green utility jacket for spring.
3 ways to style a tan trench coat for spring.
Spring wardrobe capsule 3 outfit ideas
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Filed in: Capsule Wardrobes, Mom Style, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 5 Comments

Comments

  1. Julie B

    April 3, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    this post is so inspiring. my closet is so outdated but I love that these pieces are affordable from places I actually shop!

    Reply
    • Katie H.

      April 5, 2023 at 8:33 am

      I’m so glad that this post is helpful for you! Hopefully, you will have some ideas for pieces to add to your wardrobe!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer

    April 16, 2023 at 10:51 pm

    Hey Katie,

    I ordered most of the spring wardrobe items. I love the cropped button cardigan, however, it is currently out of stock. I don’t see links to similar items, but maybe I missed them.

    I’m so happy I found your website!

    Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Katie H.

      April 17, 2023 at 10:29 pm

      I’m so happy you like the post and my website! I’m happy to have you. It looks like all the sweaters that I linked in the pictures are out of stock. I did find some cardigans similar at my local H&M store in the clearance, but they aren’t on the website. You can check there or this Old Navy cardigan is a good option as well. > https://rstyle.me/+RUACzuA5YzncXhrjWS37pA

      Reply

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