I’m so excited to share this boy’s capsule wardrobe for spring. If you’ve been following for awhile then you’ve likely seen my women’s capsule wardrobes for each season and I hope that this will be just as helpful. The boys capsule wardrobe for spring is super simple and makes it easy for you to buy clothes, keep up with laundry, and for kids to get dressed. If you are feeling like you can’t complete a task fully (like laundry) then simplifying through a capsule wardrobe is a great way to reduce your mental load.

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Spring Capsule Items

SHORT SLEEVE TSHIRTS (5 PACK) | SS TSHIRT WITH POCKET | SS TSHIRT HENLEY | LONG SLEEVE TSHIRTS | POLO SHIRTS | WINDBREAKER | DRESS SHIRT - NON-IRON | PULLOVER | JEANS (DARK & LIGHT WASH) | JOGGERS (NAVY & GREY) | DRESS PANTS | EVERYDAY SOCKS | BELT | CASUAL SHORTS | DRESS SOCKS | CASUAL SANDALS - CROCS | CASUAL SANDALS - NATIVES | CASUALS SANDALS - KEENS | DRESS SHOES | SNEAKERS - CLASSIC | SNEAKERS - TRENDY

Since this is the first kids capsule I’ve shared (girls is coming very soon!), here are a few things to note:

• I’ve recommended a number of clothes for each clothing type. For example, 5 t-shirts or 2 pairs of jeans. You can adapt as needed based on lifestyle but I recommend starting here.

• I’ve linked my favorite brands and styles that work for both of my boys who are very different shapes and sizes. My favorite stores to shop for boys clothing are Target, Old Navy, H&M, and J.Crew Factory to give you an idea of price point. Remember to use this as a guide as oppose to right and wrong rules.

• Keeping in the same color palette will allow you to create more outfits. I suggest a base of neutral shorts in khaki and navy, as well as a good pair of jeans before adding in patterns and bright colors. Classic neutrals first THEN trend will get you the most bang for your buck and make your wardrobe go further (and generate less laundry!)

• Our go-to outfit for spring is a basic short sleeve t-shirt paired with shorts and either a pullover or windbreaker with sneakers. On cooler days we swap the short sleeve for a long sleeve t-shirt and jeans.

Tops

• 5 SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS: I recommend starting with solid tshirts in base colors like light blue, navy blue and grey, then layering in a graphic tshirt, striped shirt or henley tshirt. Here are two versions of a basic tshirt - one with a pocket and one without.

• DRESS SHIRT: We love Jcrew Factory for dress shirts. Once your boys hit size 4, I highly recommend the non-iron dress shirts at Brooks Brothers (linked here). We usually have one that fits each boy at a time since they are an investment and we don’t wear them as often.

• 4 LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS: Like the short sleeve shirts, I recommend starting with navy and grey and then layering in patterns or a graphic tshirt.

• 2 POLO SHIRTS: I love these in light blue, navy or grey and recommend 2 for the spring season.

Bottoms

• 5 CASUAL SHORTS: I recommend starting with khaki and navy as a base before layering in bright colors. This year we have khaki, navy, dark grey, bright red, and sky blue.

• 2 JEANS: We’ve found Old Navy and H&M to be our best bet for boys jeans. Old Navy linked here and H&M linked here.

• DRESS PANTS: One pair khaki

• 2 JOGGERS: Grey and Navy

Outerwear

• PULLOVER: I recommend in Grey or Navy

• WINDBREAKER/RAIN COAT

Shoes

• CROCS or other casual sandal (We like keens and these too!)

• SNEAKERS (Classic style or more trendy here)

• DRESS SHOES

Accessories

• BELT

• EVERYDAY SOCKS

• DRESS SOCKS

Outfit Ideas

Spring Capsule Items

SHORT SLEEVE TSHIRTS (5 PACK) | SS TSHIRT WITH POCKET | SS TSHIRT HENLEY | LONG SLEEVE TSHIRTS | POLO SHIRTS | WINDBREAKER | DRESS SHIRT - NON-IRON | PULLOVER | JEANS (DARK & LIGHT WASH) | JOGGERS (NAVY & GREY) | DRESS PANTS | EVERYDAY SOCKS | BELT | CASUAL SHORTS | DRESS SOCKS | CASUAL SANDALS - CROCS | CASUAL SANDALS - NATIVES | CASUALS SANDALS - KEENS | DRESS SHOES | SNEAKERS - CLASSIC | SNEAKERS - TRENDY