Spring 2023 Wardrobe Neutral Must Haves!

For the Modern Midlife Woman

Start you spring off with the perfect neutrals.

I know that doesn’t necessarily sound so exciting but stay with me!  

Neutrals are such a key part to any wardrobe and each season brings their own neutrals.  For spring summer we are going to be talking whites, ecrus and blush pink ( yes that can be a neutral) but we are also going to talk about how to keep navy and black in our Spring/Summer wardrobe, there is so much to a neutral palette that I promise it will be so much fun.

Let’s start with our base layer.

Spring 2023 Base Layer Essential Wardrobe Workhorses

When we talk about Spring we have to acknowledge something, some of us get spring sooner than others.  Here in Chesapeake VA we are enjoying 50-70 degree weather, and even seeing the daffodils poking up their heads but my family in upstate New York is still enjoying ( maybe that is the wrong word) feet of snow.  All of the tips I am going to be sharing are appropriate when the mood and weather is right for you!

Why start with base layers?  Well, base layers allow you to have the color shine – which we all love coming into spring. They are the backdrop for the gorgeous color palette of the spring season.  Wondering what the colors of the season are?  Here are the Spring 2023 Pantone colors from New York Fashion Week. The bright palette is perfect with some of our base colors!

You may not think much about your base layers but here is where you will want to invest in good quality Usually wearing these items on the regular.  Price per wear on base layer essentials are really amazing. 

Essential T-Shirts and Tanks

When I say essential T-shirts I know everyone thinks of black or white.  However, not everyone wears black so well up close to their face so I would say to add in navy as well if your coloring dictates.  Gray and beige are also great for spring.  Soft gray is particularly amazing with all the soft pinks and purples this season.  It really depends on your best colors which I tell my clients to really evaluate these basics at the beginning of each season.  We need t-shirts and tanks that are fresh looking and since these are workhorses they may need to be replaced more often.

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box!

Be sure to be open to different styles of T-shirts. They don’t just come in round or v-neck collars.  You can find henleys, ribbed ones with ruffled colors or details like ruching.  Even the sleeve can make a basic shine, I am loving the shoulder detail of the long sleeve t shirt below.  (Perfect for a triangle body shape!)  Need to find out your body shape?  Download my FREE body shape calculator HERE

When adding T-shirts and tanks to your spring, 2023 wardrobe, be sure to add variety. Look for the nuetrals that we talked about in white and black. Gray and navy are also great neutrals to add. Don’t forget to look for textures, different neck lines that are flattering for you. A different sleeve length, especially when you get into the tanks the cut of the tank, can make a huge difference depending on your body shape. You know I always say how important it is to know your shape to get the correct style that fits and flatters flawlessly.  

Essential Pants & Denim

Essential pants for spring 2023 include your great basics that we all know and love the chino pants in that light color khaki. It just kind of screams spring every year and this spring is no different. However, to up your essential pant game for the season, I would look for staples in shades of lighter colors along with our basics. We all know that a great pair of chinos works great throughout the spring summer season but how about adding in a blush pink or just a hint of periwinkle to kind of give ourselves a little tweak to a great essential.

There are many styles to choose from, and honestly, depending on your body shape, you have the skies the limit, as to what to choose.

Essential denim for spring~hello a white denim! White denim is everywhere right now! There are so many different styles and some of the ones that I’m loving are the crop style. That there is nothing more fun after the winter season and then to wear a great pair of sandals or flats and show a little bit of ankle. It gives us such a spring feeling and thankfully these are still super on trend right now.

Another denim trend is the light wash, almost like a soft light feel.

One of my favorites is the Palm Beach crop from Cabi because it is so light weight and got a let has a light wash but the crop of it is perfect for a lot of body shapes which is really great another one that I really love are these white jeans from Madewell? They are super fit it they were super effective on them nice stretch and they’re super comfortable to wear all season long.

Essential Button Down

The white button down shirt is having a huge moment, you will see this everywhere and all different iterations and that’s what super fun about it. You can go with the oversize dad inspired white oxford that looks like you pulled it out of your husbands closet. Or you can go with something a little bit more feminine like a wrap style. Add some fun with a white shirt that has a little bit of texture or eyelet or ribbon in the sky is the limit! I would definitely pack a white button down that flutters your figure shape, bigger and something that you’re able to wear with many different things. This is definitely an essential for 2023.

Now that does not mean that the denim button-down went anywhere! A great essential to have on hand is a great denim button down to go in your wardrobe as well. I really like this one from Talbots. It’s a great no iron option, or the Keep Jacket from Cabi is adorable as well. It has a jean jacket look but it’s super soft and lightweight like a denim button down so it kind of gives you an option to wear it either way.

Looking for fun ways to add these into your wardrobe as the basics is such a great idea. Especially in the spring season having layers that we can put on and takeoff are going to be key with the fluctuation in weather during the spring such an easy way to stay on trend and stay warm! 

Essentially, find yourself some great basics for Spring 2023

There you have it! Some essential basics for the spring 2023 season. Knowing what to wear as a base layer, or things that can be your staples going throughout the year is such an essential part of having a wardrobe that works for you.

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