Spring MVP is the trench coat. At least in my capsule wardrobe! A good trench coat makes an entire outfit with completely minimal effort. I especially love this one from J.Crew because it has a detachable hood, which you never see and is so efficient!

A good utility jacket (named that because of its soft olive green shade and hardware) is something you can wear throughout the spring with a number of different tops and bottoms (over a white tank with jean shorts and cute sneakers?!). This is the pop of olive I was talking about in my intro; while olive adds a bit of color to your capsule collection, it’s still a very neutral tone that can go with so much.

This slim fit blazer by Favorite Daughter from Nordstrom is an ideal choice. The angled pockets on this piece create a flattering cut and magically draw in your waist a bit more. It’s the perfect sleek blazer to put on for a waist-up Zoom call—no one will know if you’re wearing leggings or loungewear underneath; they’ll be too distracted by the blazer!

Every spring capsule wardrobe needs a killer denim jacket, and this is that. The ex-boyfriend trucker jacket by Levi’s has been a favorite for years for a reason; it’s the perfect denim jacket for all occasions! Wear it over tees and tanks with jeans, short, or midi skirts for a lightweight layered spring look.

If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect workwear blazer, this is it. J.Crew calls it a “sweater blazer” since it’s somewhere between the two, and it really is the perfect layering piece for changing seasons (i.e. fall to spring). The white for spring is playful and professional, meaning you can wear it to work or weekend brunch; it’s so versatile, it goes with pretty much everything.

Madewell’s Central Drapey shirts have been one of their top sellers for years because it’s the perfect button up shirt. It’s casual but cool, has that slightly oversized fit, and is machine washable so you can wear and wash to your heart’s content. A great black button up tee can go far in a spring capsule wardrobe.

I can’t even tell you how many compliments I got on this French Blue button up shirt from Jenni Kayne when I wore it the other week. It’s the most subtle blue so, while it reads as a neutral, it has just a little bit of personality to it. Bring it to life french-tucked into your favorite pair of jeans for a classic but chic vibe. Use code JACKSON15 for a discount on your Jenni Kayne order!

The Fisherman sweaters by Jenni Kayne are everything. For spring, I love 100% cotton version as a lightweight layering piece. Paired with denim shorts, trousers, jeans, or layered over your shoulders, the cotton sweater is essentail for spring! Use code JACKSON15 for a discount on your Jenni Kayne order.

This black midi dress is the ultimate blank canvas for any spring outfit. You can dress it up with heels and the sweater blazer, or keep it casual with sneakers and the Levi’s denim jacket. It’s such an easy dress that allows you to move around freely and style it however you want, depending on the day. It’s so comfortable you could even travel in it with sneakers and a light jacket.

Having a pair of wide leg, comfortable trousers is imperative for spring capsule dreams. These Drapey Eco Cupro trousers from J.Crew are gorgeous and, as they say on their site, “more polished than pj’s, but just as comfy.” I have them in tan and absolutely love them with a ribbed tank top and slides.

I love joggers and consider them to be an essential part of any wardrobe, but especially for spring. These pull-on joggers from GAP are available in the perfect green and are both easy to wear and style in a number of ways: heels for a dressy approach, mules for a sophisticated approach, or sandals for a casual approach!