Confession: I ended up not really loving my March capsule. I tried to go outside the box more for that one and incorporate some things I hadn’t worn in a while, but as a result it just didn’t really end up all working together, and there were only a few outfits I got excited about (and I’ve worn them all several times, haha). I’m glad it happened, because it’s really opened my eyes to what makes up a good capsule, as well as shown me a few items that probably don’t belong in my wardrobe anymore.
Since I’m not interested in forcing myself to wear clothes I don’t really feel excited to wear, I already switched over to this April capsule and I’m feeling good about it! It has a good blend of old items I’ve been wearing over and over, as well as some fun new spring additions (including what I picked up at Madewell this weekend). Just like my March capsule, I stuck with 36 items—especially since this capsule technically is covering a month and a half!
As with my previous capsules, I use the Cladwell App to help me curate my monthly wardrobes and track what I actually wear.
Here’s what I’ll be rotating through for the month…
Here’s a breakdown of what’s included in the capsule, with links to the items or similar items if they’re no longer available:
OUTERWEAR + CARDIGANS (6)
- Butterscotch tie-waist jacket
- Denim jacket
- Grey kimono cardigan
- Tan sweater blazer
- Olive surplus jacket (also similar)
- Brown quilted kimono jacket (similar and similar)
TOPS (11)
- Rust peasant top
- White button-down v-neck
- Pink button-down v-neck
- Long sleeve stripe tee
- White ruffle top (Lined! I have the petite length)
- Floral top (similar)
- Stripe wrap top
- White v-neck
- Sleeveless chambray shirt (similar)
- White lace cami
- Black bodysuit (similar and similar)
PANTS, DRESSES + SKIRTS (11)
- Dark wash skinny jeans
- Black skinny jeans
- High rise straight leg jeans
- Destroyed mom jeans
- Overalls
- Yellow dress
- Stripe midi wrap dress (slightly sheer—recommend a slip under!)
- Rust wrap dress
- Stripe midi skirt
- Denim mini skirt
- Cutoff denim shorts (confession: I’ll also include these ones in my capsule…can’t choose a favorite!)
SHOES (8)
- Leopard loafers
- Nude oxfords
- Brown mules
- Gold mules
- Black mule loafers (similar and similar)
- Brown mule loafers
- Gold slide sandals
- Brown slide sandals
- UPDATE: I’m adding a 9th pair! These slip-on sneakers.
Here are a few outfit combinations I plan to wear this month, using only the items above (feel free to pin them for reference!):
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I love the capsule wardrobe! I’m trying to create one myself but it’s such a challenge because I have to dress for a professional office setting every weekday, but I’m casual on the weekends. Do I create 2 capsules? I’m a little overwhelmed managing 2 wardrobes if you have any suggestions!
This post is so helpful! I love the yellow dress, could you post an idea of how to wear it? It’s so cute!
How do you add your exact pieces in the Cladwell app? I know they have similar items, but seems like a lot of yours are the exact same! Wondering if I’m missing search by brand or something…
Here you can get help with using the Cladwell app—I love uploading my exact items whenever I can! https://cladwell.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
I love these capsule posts and your honest reflections. I just peeked at your March capsule and I still love the look of it all. Wondering which items you’re not as drawn to anymore.
Always inspired by your style which is both practical, classic, and pretty! Thanks, Natalie.
I think part of my issue with my March capsule was that it just didn’t quite mix and match as much as I had thought it would. I also found I didn’t really want to reach for the floral blouse or polka dot top (which I wore a TON last year, so who knows why).