The Spring Capsule Wardrobe

made with - Seasonal and Capsule Colours for Spring 2017

This season's trend colours are: For the Spring Capsule Wardrobe we've used classic neutrals of Biscuit, Camel, Navy and Soft White.

For the accents there are Mint, Emerald Turquoise and this season's Lapis Blue. Then you have alternatives to choose from depending on whether you have a warm skin tone or a cool skin tone.

For warm there is a seasonal trend Primrose Yellow and Mustard and for cool you have seasonal trend Dogwood and Blush Pink. - Spring Capsule wardrobe Pieces

Below are the pieces that make up this Spring capsule wardrobe. Carefully chosen to create a maximum number of outfits around the key Spring trends but in a way that can be adapted to suit you, whatever your colouring, size or body shape.

Think of the pieces as your guide. You can buy the exact item from the link or choose one of the alternatives (chosen in different budgets and sizing ranges)

The accent colours in the capsule are Emerald Turquoise, Mint and Lapis Blue. Then you can make a choice dependent on your colouring. For warm toned skin there is seasonal Primrose Yellow and Mustard and for cool toned skin there is Dogwood Pink and Blush. Click here to see the pantone trend colours for the season and which I've used.

The core capsule contains 18 clothing items and 11 accessories, the alternative colour groups, warm and cool, contain 7 additional items and there are 3 extra pieces, 1 for Soft colouring and 2 for Bright colouring - we've created 28 done for you outfit suggestions, but that isn't exhaustive so have fun mixing up the pieces and wearing them to suit your personal style. Add more accessories to personalise your capsule and if you want to add another accent colour remember to add at least 3 items in that colour. Additional pieces suitable for those with warm colouring (Light/Warm, Deep/Warm, Warm - Soft or Bright, Soft/Warm, Bright/Warm) Additional pieces suitable for those with cool colouring (Light/Cool, Deep/Cool, Cool - soft or bright, Soft/Cool, Bright/Cool) Finally an alternative muted Print blouse for those with soft colouring (warm or cool toned) and 2 additional bright accessories for those with Bright colouring.

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Coats and Jackets

Tops

Knits

Bottoms

Dresses

Accessories - The Coats and Jackets

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The Rain Coat - A must have for Spring showers, the Swing style suits all shapes

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Alternative options:

Alternative size 16+ option (Mid range)

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Alternative budget option Plus size option

The Navy Blazer - Another wardrobe classic for both smart and casual wear. Add a cotton or linen version for Spring

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Alternative options:

Alternative option 1 to a size 20

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The Suede Biker - Another multi tasking jacket, just as good with jeans as it is with a feminine dress or tailored trousers

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Alternative Options:

Alternative Cool option

Plus size option - Dresses

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The Denim Dress - Denim is big again so add a denim dress to your Spring wardrobe

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Alternative budget friendly option 1

Alternative size 16+ option The Tie Front Dress - The flattering shape that gives you curves or conceals a tummy - tie to suit your shape

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Alternative budget friendly option

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The Print Dress - Dress up and down

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Alternative size 16+ and budget

Alternative in 2 colour options (reviews suggest choosing long) - The Tops

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Use these items as a guide, buy the exact item or choose something similar that suits your body shape and colouring. For curves look for softer fabrics that drape or have stretch. For straighter body shapes choose crisper or firmer fabrics and pieces that fall in straight lines. The Ruffle Blouse - Frills and ruffles are big for this season wear this blouse both smart, with skirts and trousers and casual with jeans

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Alternative options:

Alternative size 16+ shirt option

Alternative budget option to size 22

The Statement Sleeve Top - Sleeves are a focal point so add interest to your top with bell sleeves, ties or ruffles

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Alternative size 16+ option embroidered

The Trapeze Top - An easy, comfortable shape that suits all figures

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Alternative options:

Alternative option 1 Pink

Size 16+ option

The Jersey Top - Use jersey tops and T-shirts to add colour to your wardrobe

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Alternative options:

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Alternative Pink option The Print Blouse - Dress up or down for business, weekend and evenings

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Alternative muted print option

Alternative Cool option

Alternative size 16+ option - The Bottoms Tip...

Use these items as a guide, buy the exact item or choose something similar that suits your body shape and colouring.

Tailored Neutral Trousers - such a useful piece to have in your wardrobe. Wear them to work, out to dinner with a dressy top or casually at the weekend with a knit or T-shirt

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Alternative budget and size 16+ option

Wide Leg Slouchy Trousers - The must have trouser of the season

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Alternative budget - short, regular and long to size 24

Coloured Capris - The perfect trousers to take you from Spring into Summer, they look good with heels, flats and trainers

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Alternative short, regular and long budget and size 16+

Alternative - Pink

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Alternative size 16+ option (Regular, Petite and Long from size 6-22)

Alternative budget chino option

Print skirt - Statement skirts are this season's most popular and their shape is full and pleated, they look good with heels and pointed flats.

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Alternative Pink Option Petite and regular to size 22

Tie Waist Skirt - The Paper Bag style skirt and trouser is the season's waistline detail that winces you in to show off your waist. Yellow Option

Blue Option

Navy option to size 22

Cream option to size 18 - The Knits

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Use these items as a guide, buy the exact item or choose something similar that suits your body shape and colouring.

The Long Cardigan - for Spring and Summer choose one in lightweight linen or cotton

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The Lacey Knit - Crochet and lace knits are this season's must have

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Alternative budget option 1

The Tie Knit - Ties appear everywhere from sleeves to hems

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The Coloured Short Sleeve Knit - perfect for the transition in to Spring

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This option - Pink - The Accessories

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If you can't wear heels choose something similar with a low block heel or small kitten heel. Or try a "flatform" shoe that gives height but keeps your foot flat.

Choose your necklace size based on your scale. Avoid a big chunky necklace if you are petite and if you are tall or plus size avoid tiny dainty necklaces. CORE PIECES

The Loafer

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The Neutral Handbag

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Pendant Necklace and Bracelet

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Alternative budget option necklace

Alternative Bracelet

Flat Smart shoes

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Alternative budget option

Navy Scarf

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Alternative designer option

Navy Smart Bag

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Alternative budget option

Coloured Tote This option

Alternative budget option

Coloured Necklace

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Alternative budget option

Multi Coloured Heels

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Alternative sandal option

Accent Scarf

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Alternative option

YELLOW PIECES

Scarf

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Alternative option

Saddle Bag

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Alternative option

Sandals

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Alternative Wedge option

PINK PIECES Scarf

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Alternative designer option

Shoes

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Alternative lower wedge

Alternative with 1/2 sizes

LAPIS PIECES

Scarf

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Alternative designer option

Tote Bag

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Alternative option - Week 1 Outfits

Here are your first 7 outfits: Plus one alternative to outfit 4 for Cool colouring

Capsule pieces used:

Outfit 1 - Suede Biker Jacket, statement sleeve top, Navy scarf, Coloured tote, Wide slouchy trousers, Smart flats.

Outfit 2 - The navy blazer, Jersey top, Coloured capris, Accent scarf, Multi coloured heels, Navy smart bag.

Outfit 3 - Suede biker jacket, Trapeze top, Tie waist dress, Pendant necklace and bracelet, Neutral Bag, Loafers.

Outfit 4 Warm - Print blouse, Tie waist skirt, Saddle bag, Sandals.

Outfit 4 Cool - Print blouse, Tie waist Skirt, Coloured tote, Wedge shoes

Outfit 5 - Rain coat, Tie knit, Tailored neutral trousers, The pendant necklace and bracelet, Neutral Bag, Loafers.

Outfit 6 - Accent scarf, Denim dress, Trapeze top, Coloured tote, Smart flats. Outfit 7 - Print dress, Coloured necklace, Multi coloured heels, Navy smart bag.

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Coats and Jackets // Tops // Bottoms // Dresses // Knits // Accessories // - Week 2 Outfits

Here are week 2's 7 outfits: Plus 4 alternatives for Warm colouring

Capsule pieces used

Outfit 1 Long cardigan, Trapeze top, Slouchy trousers, Pendant, Navy smart bag, Smart flats.

Outfit 2 - Tie waist dress, Scarf Pink or Yellow, Pink shoes/Yellow sandals, Neutral bag or Yellow saddle bag.

Outfit 3 - Coloured short sleeve knit, Tailored neutral trousers, Neutral tote, Loafers.

Outfit 4 - Lacey knit, Print skirt, Pink shoes and scarf or Multi-coloured heels and Coloured necklace.

Outfit 5 - Suede biker jacket, Denim dress, Neutral tote, Loafers.

Outfit 6 - Long cardigan, Print blouse, Coloured capris, Coloured tote, Smart flats.

Outfit 7 - Coloured necklace, Ruffle blouse, Tie waist skirt, Multi-coloured shoes, Navy smart bag.

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Tops // Bottoms // Dresses // Knits // Coast and jackets // Accessories // - Week 3 Outfits

Here are week 3's 7 outfits: Plus one alternative to outfit 4 for Warm colouring

Capsule pieces used

Outfit 1 – Navy scarf, Lacy knit, Tailored neutral trousers, Navy smart bag, Smart flats.

Outfit 2 – Print blouse, Tie waist dress, Neutral bag, Multi-coloured shoes.

Outfit 3 – Navy blazer, Jersey top, Print skirt, Navy smart bag, Multi-coloured shoes.

Suede biker jacket, Trapeze top, Tie waist dress, Pendant necklace and bracelet, Neutral Bag, Loafers.

Outfit 4 - Tie knit, Accent scarf, Navy slouchy trousers, Coloured tote, Smart flats.

Outfit 5 – Lacy knit, Tie waist skirt, The pendant necklace and bracelet, Neutral Bag, Loafers.

Outfit 6 – Navy long cardigan, Trapeze top, Coloured capris, Navy smart bag, Smart flats.

Outfit 7 – Cool - Print blouse, Denim Dress, Coloured tote, Wedge shoes.

Outfit 7 - Warm - Trapeze top, Denim dress, Saddle bag, Sandals.

Options to buy:

Coats and Jackets // Tops // Bottoms // Dresses // Knits // Accessories // - Week 4 Outfits

Here are week 4's 7 outfits: Plus one alternative to outfit 6 for Warm colouring

Capsule pieces used

Outfit 1 – Statement sleep top, Tailored neutral trousers, Neutral bag, Smart flats

Outfit 2 – Print blouse, Tie waist skirt, Multi-coloured shoes, Navy smart bag

Outfit 3 – Tie knit, Coloured capris, The pendant necklace and bracelet, Tote, Multi-coloured shoes

Outfit 4 – Lacey knit, Navy slouchy trousers, Tote, Accent scarf, Smart flats

Outfit 5 – Print dress, Suede biker jacket, Tote, Smart flats

Outfit 6 – Coloured short sleeve knit, Navy slouchy trousers, Neutral bag, Pink shoes

Outfit 6 – Warm - Yellow knit, Yellow scarf, Yellow sandals, Saddle bag

Outfit 7 – Navy blazer, Ruffle blouse, Print skirt, Multi-colooured shoes, Coloured necklace

Options to buy: made with Tops // Bottoms // Dresses // Knits // Coast and jackets // Accessories //