Start with the life you actually live
A useful wardrobe should reflect your real week: work, casual time, social occasions and weather. Start by identifying the situations you dress for most often rather than buying isolated statement pieces.
Choose a dependable base
- Two or three neutral bottoms
- A small set of easy tops and shirts
- One layer that works across several outfits
- A dress or polished outfit for social occasions
- Shoes and accessories that repeat easily
Use color intentionally
A capsule does not need to be beige. Choose a calm base and add a small number of colors that work together, so new pieces can join the wardrobe without creating dead ends.