Colorful Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Winter is both the best and the worst time to get dressed. On the one hand, it’s cold enough to layer your outfits and create interesting looks. On the other hand, you’re freezing, and everything ends up covered by a coat.
Despite these pros and cons, I still love playing dress-up in winter—even if it’s just for fun while working from home. To keep things exciting while stuck indoors, I created a colorful capsule wardrobe to gamify my winter style.
For this capsule, I asked my Instagram followers to help me choose a color palette. Then, I pulled 10 pieces from my closet that matched the vibe. From there, I experimented with different combinations and came up with some really fun outfits!
As you scroll through this post, I hope you embrace the same playful spirit. Some outfits turned out better than others, but they all came from the joy of experimenting with what I already own.
Enjoy this little burst of winter wardrobe inspiration!
How I Chose My Colorful Winter Capsule Wardrobe
As I mentioned, my Instagram followers were the ones behind choosing the color palette for this capsule wardrobe. I offered them a choice of four different color combos, and this is the one they chose:
It’s a cool, dusty situation. A little different for me, but I love a challenge!
After learning about the color palette, I went through my closet to find 10 pieces (10 is always my favorite for capsule wardrobe challenges) and pulled a selection of tops, bottoms, basics, and statement pieces.
Essentially, I wanted a well-rounded wardrobe that I could really play with and not get bored of. It was just a bonus that almost everything was thrifted!
Altogether, this is what I picked out and used to make the outfits in this post. Coats, shoes, and accessories were all bonus items that I didn’t count towards my 10 items!
Colorful Winter Capsule Wardrobe: A Sequin Skirt
Nothing can get you through the long, dark days of winter like sequins! For me, I chose this beautiful vintage teal skirt that I thrifted last summer.
The color is very reflective of freshly fallen snow, while the sparkles keep my spirits bright. It’s also a great transitional piece to go from the holiday season into the winter months.
If you’re in a cold climate like me, remember to layer up with tights if you have a skirt or dress in your winter capsule wardrobe. 😉
Colorful Winter Capsule Wardrobe: Fun Pants
Fun pants are just a staple of my life year-round, but for the purpose of this challenge, I chose a powder blue pair of trousers.
These can be dressed up with luxe tones or high heels, or dressed down with a graphic tee and jeans.
I’m obsessed with the color and can’t wait to remix them with more hues in the future! What color should I pair them with next?
Colorful Winter Capsule Wardrobe: Classic Denim
Finally, we have a classic pair of denim. I’m sure these are a staple in most people’s wardrobes, as they’re easy to pair with almost anything.
I tried a few styling tricks, like tucking, adding scarves, and layering, to add interest to an otherwise ordinary article of clothing.
In Clothes-ing
What would you include in your winter capsule wardrobe? I’d love to hear your take on this challenge!
If you enjoyed it, please be sure to Pin it to try out later or send it to a friend who could use the inspiration.
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