Inside Emily Bull’s Spring Capsule Wardrobe
The content creator on building a wardrobe that works harder, not heavier.
It’s safe to say that spring is in full bloom. Gardens are flourishing and awash with colour, each day lingers a little longer and the temperatures are creeping upwards. The new season is the perfect time to stop and take stock of your wardrobe. After all, a thick cable knit jumper on a balmy evening walk will only make you overheat.
For content creator Emily Bull, spring is the ideal time to curate a capsule wardrobe: a collection of versatile, high-quality everyday staples that will see her through the warmer days, lighter evenings, and (perhaps most importantly) the typically unpredictable British weather. Think pieces that go from weekday to weekend, from the office to the first family barbecue of the season.
Building one doesn’t have to mean a blown budget, either. It’s less about buying more and more about buying well. A few well-chosen staples that can pull their weight across the season, and you’ve got the core of a considered edit. Below, Emily shares the most important things to consider when curating a capsule wardrobe that works as hard as you do.
Written By: Michael Meir-Wright – Published: 17.04.2026
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe. How do you go about building a capsule collection for the new season that will deliver on value?
The most important thing is choosing versatile pieces that can be styled multiple ways and worn for different occasions. I always recommend starting with classic staples that work well together, like a white shirt, a trench coat, and a great pair of jeans. These are all timeless items that will really deliver on value.
What are your key strategies for investing in high-value pieces for spring and how do you ensure you’re investing in pieces that will deliver longevity?
Try, where possible, to focus on quality and fabric composition. Natural fibres such as 100% cotton, linen or wool tend to wear better over time, and they actually often look better with age compared to synthetic alternatives. Investing in well-made pieces will ensure you’ll get far more wear out of them long-term.
What are the key pieces we need to build the foundations of a capsule wardrobe – and why?
These will vary a little depending on people’s lifestyle but there are a few key items that work for almost everyone. A great pair of jeans, a classic shirt, a blazer and a trench coat, comfortable everyday trainers (these are a must) and versatile knitwear as well. We also can’t forget a coat/waterproof with a hood! These pieces create a really strong base and work for every day, the office and weekends. You ultimately want to create a wardrobe where everything can be mixed and matched which will help getting dressed so much easier!
If we were only investing in one piece this spring, which one would it be and why?
I think it would have to be a trench coat. It’s such a timeless staple, it works perfectly for transitional weather, and it can be thrown over pretty much any outfit. Wear it with jeans and a white t-shirt, style it for the office or use it to elevate your favourite loungewear set.
For someone working with a tight budget, what are the smartest ways to maximise outfit variety from a limited number of spring pieces? Are there particular colours you would advise for example?
I’d recommend focusing on a more neutral colour palette, as it helps you build a strong capsule wardrobe made up of pieces you can wear in multiple ways. You’ll get more outfit options from tailored trousers in shades like white, black, beige, navy or grey, compared to investing in a bright statement colour that can be harder to style.