
In this post, I’m sharing my winter capsule wardrobe for 2023. I’m going to be using this capsule wardrobe to create my daily outfits over the next 2 months. If you don’t know, a capsule wardrobe is a seasonal collection of pieces that you can mix and match to create many different outfits.
The exercise of creating a capsule wardrobe is so beneficial. It can teach you which pieces in your wardrobe work best multiple ways and the types of outfits you gravitate towards. It can also help identify wardrobe gaps that you may need to fill to create a more versatile wardrobe. I highly recommend creating your own capsule wardrobe at least once.


Factors To Consider When Creating A Capsule Wardrobe
COLOR
You’ll want to ensure the pieces you choose can be mixed and matched. Neutral pieces tend to be the most versatile and that is why you’ll see most capsule wardrobes be almost exclusively neutral. You can include color, but I recommend sticking to complementary colors so that you can maximize the versatility of each piece. I like earthy tones so I usually add a little olive green into my capsule wardrobes.
LIFESTYLE
You’ll also want to consider your lifestyle when selecting pieces to include in your capsule wardrobe. I am part time blogger, part time stay-at-home mom so I tend to keep things pretty casual. If you are going into an office where you need to wear business attire, you’ll need to include more non-denim bottoms and less casual footwear as well. Also, if you’re someone who prefers athleisure over denim, include more leggings and sweatshirts.
CLIMATE
Obviously, the capsule wardrobe of someone who lives in California will be different than someone who lives in Minnesota. I have a few coats in my capsule wardrobe, but you may need only one if you live in a warmer climate.
Winter Capsule Wardrobe For 2023
TOPS

I included 15 tops in my capsule wardrobe with a few long sleeved tops, lots of sweaters in different shades, and also some sweatshirts for casual weekends. I included 2 nicer tops for days I want to get a little dressier.
Black Turtleneck (similar)
Ecru Cardigan Sweater
Green Long Sleeved Top
White Button Down
Beige Turtleneck Sweater
Gray Turtleneck
White Blouse
Brown Turtleneck Sweater (I sized down)
Black/White Striped Sweater (sold out from Zara; similar)
Silk Button Down
White/Navy Sweater (sold out from Zara; similar)
Black T-Shirt
Taupe Polo Sweater (code ASHLEY12)
Green Sweatshirt
Black Hoodie
OUTERWEAR

I included three heavier coats, 2 jackets, and one blazer. I’ll be layering this denim jacket with another coat as it’s too cold to wear on it’s own right now.
Beige Coat
Black Coat (similar)
Brown Puffer Coat
Denim Jacket
Green Puffer (similar)
Black Blazer (mine is really old from Old Navy; similar)
BOTTOMS

I included quite a few pairs of denim in my winter capsule wardrobe as I tend to wear them often. I chose a variety of washes and styles. Each pair of denim goes with better with different pairs of shoes. For example, my wide leg denim pairs better with my heeled boots whereas my slim cut denim goes better with flat shoes. I don’t generally go for skirts and dresses this time of year so I didn’t included any of those.
Black Pants (size down if in between sizes)
Dark Wash Denim (I took my smaller size)
Medium Wash Denim (I took my smaller size)
Black Denim (I took my smaller size)
Dark Wash Slim Cut Denim
Light Wash Denim (I took my smaller size)
Ecru Denim (I went down 2 sizes)
Wide Leg Jeans (I went down 2 sizes)
Leggings (similar)
SHOES

For shoes, I chose five pairs of boots, one pair of loafers, and two pairs of sneakers. I like to choose a half casual styles and half dressier styles so I can make a variety of outfits.
Black Heeled Boots (similar; similar)
Loafers (similar)
Chelsea Boots (similar)
Casual Sneakers
Brown Heeled Boots
Light Colored Boots (code ASHLEYBOOTS20)
All Weather Boots (code ASHROHR20)
High Top Converse
I’ll be sharing my daily outfits I’ll be creating with the pieces from my winter capsule wardrobe here and on my social media if you want to follow along. See here for my winter capsule wardrobe from last year.