Summer officially starts in just a few short weeks, but it already feels like it here in the midwest. The grass is green, flowers are blooming (and need watering everyday), and the temperature is rising higher and higher. Although I loathe the air conditioner, we finally turned it on last week because it was hot, even for me.
This past spring I put together my first real capsule wardrobe and actually implemented it. As summer-like weather has started to come in waves, I have realized I am not prepared with my spring wardrobe, so I am starting my summer one a few weeks early. And although I had the goal to make it to June 21, that’s just not going to happen people. #grace
Summer encompasses the feeling of childhood. Long days spent running through the sprinkler and playing on the swing set. Drawing on the cement with sidewalk chalk and picking juicy fruit off big bushes. Plucking up dandelions and blowing bubbles. Swimming and sunscreen and swim suits. Summer really is a magical time. Summer also means less clothing because if you live where we do, the heat and humidity make even a tank top unbearable some days.
My summer capsule wardrobe is made up of low key, easy pieces. I don’t want to think too much about what I’m going to wear during these short months of nice weather because, let’s be honest, I just want to be doing all the summer things. I want to be able throw something on and move freely and comfortably in the clothes I’m in while looking as put together as possible. Since there aren’t as many clothes needed in the summertime, I found my capsule wardrobe being smaller and more versatile. I’m pretty happy with the way it came together. My capsule wardrobe is made up of the clothes I wear outside my home. It does not include clothing I wear outside to do chores. #farmlife My parameters for my capsule wardrobe is I had to love and feel good in each piece.
This time around I did a little shopping because I was lacking in some warm weather attire. I went to Altar’d State (which I love) and found two racer back tank tops and a pair of linen shorts. I love these tanks because I can wear them with shorts and they are long enough to wear with leggings (I’m short). And these linen shorts are SO comfortable, I’m sure I will be living in them.
I am still on the hunt for a casual dress, but I am okay if I don’t find it this season.
Here is the breakdown:
17 tops
2 dresses
4 pairs of shoes
3 pairs of pants
5 pairs of shorts
2 swimming suits
1 swim cover up
This totals out at 34 pieces, 6 less than my spring wardrobe. I am excited about this summer capsule wardrobe and we will see if I make it to September 22 with only the items listed.
Tell me, are you implementing a capsule wardrobe this summer? If you are, check out this free printable to get you started.