Spring is finally here, and it’s time to update your wardrobe with some fresh and chic styles! However, since spring is a transitional season, it can be challenging to figure out what outfits to wear. Whether you’re looking to revamp your entire spring wardrobe or just add a few new pieces to your collection, I’m here to help ;). Indeed, in today’s post, I’ve put together a French spring capsule wardrobe consisting of a few essential pieces that are versatile enough to mix and match for both casual and elevated looks.
For this year’s capsule wardrobe, I decided to switch things up and go for a more neutral color scheme, opting for beiges and whites instead of my usual black, navy blue, and stripes. These colors are perfect for creating effortlessly chic and soft looks that are less “strict” than black or navy blue. The white shades complement a variety of colors (think red, camel, brown, grey, or light blue), making them a versatile choice for any outfit. I drew inspiration from the latest Paris Fashion Week street style FW24, which showcased many cream and camel looks. As a result, you can expect to see a lot of whites in this year’s spring capsule! I hope you’ll love it.
PS: I recently realized that I tend to wear only a few pieces from my wardrobe each season, so I have decided to narrow down the usual 24-item French capsule wardrobe to only about ten pieces. My goal is not only to help you create a stylish capsule wardrobe but also to provide you with fashion inspiration on how to wear the clothes you already own and provide guidance on the latest trends. Bon shopping!
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- Sandro tweed jacket
- Max Mara Vanadio double-breasted blazer
- Loewe tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses
- Theory pleated crepe wide-leg pants
- Le Tanneur Emilie small handbag
- Anine Bing Maxine shirt
- Adidas Gazelle shoes
- Agolde 90’s pinch waist jeans
- Chloé suede jacket
- Hermès Heure H 25mm small gold-plated leather watch
- Roger Vivier Viv’ Rangers loafers
You’ve selected some lovely pieces, a nice change from the usual color palette. I wonder, however, how this particular blouse would fit under the jackets recommended considering the fullness of the sleeves and the fabric weight of the blouse. ???
Bonjour Cindy, thank you for your kind words! The blouse in question is made of cotton poplin, which is great for layering. For oversized shirts like this, I typically opt for a size down to ensure they fit comfortably under a blazer. I hope you find this tip useful :)!
I love your column beautiful French clothes , I would love to visit Paris one day. I love everything French. Thank you for the lovely clothes I love getting inspiration for Spring and Summer.
Janette x
Thank you, Janette! I’m so glad you love the French clothes and find inspiration in my columns. I hope you get to visit Paris one day and experience everything you love about France in person. Thanks for your kind words! xo
Bonjour Leonce, I love hearing from you in Australia. I would love to see a wardrobe for casual clothes suitable for our hot weather and suitable for cruising. Merci Lynette
Bonjour Lynette, thank you so much for your lovely message from Australia! I love the idea of a chic casual capsule wardrobe for hot weather. It’s definitely something I plan to write about in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for it, and I hope it will provide some inspiration for your wardrobe. Merci, for the great suggestion! xo
I love the capsules you create. It amazes me how many similar items I already own, but I appreciate that you put them together in ways I hadn’t thought of. Thank you 🙂
Bonjour Elana, thank you very much for your comment! I’m really glad to hear that you love the capsules :)) I’ll create more of them in the future! Merci <3
I love this! Will you be posting a few outfit ideas with these pieces as well? Similar to the winter?
Bonjour Ellen, thank you very much for your comment! Yes, I’ll try to add outfit ideas with these pieces, similar to what I’ve done with the winter capsule wardrobe 🙂 xo
Hi!I love your blog, Great work!are you planning to do a 2022 version of this post?it would be awesome to have your advice about the collections of this year!
Hugs from Italy
Melissa
Bonjour Melissa, thank you very much for your comment!
Yes sure, I’ll update this post for Spring 2022! It’s on my to-do list 🙂
Have a lovely day, xo
I truly love this collection of how to look my best in a French way. Love Paris and everything about it. Probably why New Orleans is my home. As close as I can get. Thank you. Micheline
Merci beaucoup Micheline <3
Absolutely love this capsule wardrobe , chic and practical. Definitely a lot of inspiration. Do you also include jewelry in your capsule wardrobe?
Bonjour Tatiana!
Thank you for your comment 🙂
I haven’t included jewelry in this capsule wardrobe but I’ll create a jewelry selection (necklaces, rings, and earrings) for spring in another post.
xo