The perfect capsule wardrobe is about simplifying your life, reducing decision fatigue, and embracing a timeless approach to fashion. It’s not about owning fewer clothes—it’s about owning the right clothes. By focusing on quality, versatility, and personal style, you can curate a wardrobe that not only looks great but feels great too. Embrace the idea of less, and let your clothes serve you—not the other way around.
The Perfect Capsule Wardrobe—Built Around 6 Nonnegiotables
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Curating the perfect capsule wardrobe looks a little different for everyone, but there are a handful of staples that will benefit nearly every closet. Having a reliable collection of basics makes getting dressed easier, whether you’re a staunch minimalist who sticks to simplicity or an experimental dresser building looks upon a foundation. True luxury can be found among the classics, whether it’s a perfect white T-shirt, well-fitting button-up, or a pair of the best jeans for women.
As we start to (gradually!) think about fall dressing, now is a great time to refresh your closet staples with timeless pieces (across a range of prices) you’ll gladly wear on repeat. Versatility and a neutral color palette will be essential to unlocking your own sense of style, and the below six key clothing items are the essential building blocks for any capsule wardrobe.
The Capsule Wardrobe Essentials
White Shirting
A crisp white button-down shirt is the ultimate wardrobe essential, equally at home under a blazer for meetings or on the weekend with leggings, white sneakers, and oversized outerwear. Look for cotton poplin or linen styles that breathe and hold their shape.
Toteme
Garderob organic cotton-poplin shirt
Dries Van Noten
cotton-poplin shirt
Cos
oversized linen shirt
Alex Mill
Jo shirt
J.Crew
Étienne oversized shirt
The Row
Sisilia oversized poplin shirt
Straight-Leg Blue Jeans
The most versatile denim silhouette offers endless styling possibilities. For an everyday pair of jeans, choose a mid-rise cut in classic indigo that you can team up with ballet flats and a leather jacket or loafers and a trench coat.
Agolde
Kelly high-rise straight-leg jeans
Toteme
Garderob low-rise straight-leg jeans
Khaite
Abigail jeans
The Row
Riaco mid-rise straight-leg jeans
Levi’s
501 original fit jeans
Frame
The Vertical jeans
Classic Knits
Nothing beats the luxurious feel of high-quality cashmere or wool that improves with age and wear. Our favorite knitwear brands (a sampling below) offer a range of styles that are perfect for layering—crewnecks, V-necks, cardigans, and turtlenecks in neutral colors are among the most versatile pieces to make your fall capsule wardrobe work that much harder.
Allude
cashmere sweater
Loulou de Saison
Anaa oversized cashmere sweater
Buck Mason
featherweight silk cashmere cardigan
High Sport
Lara cotton sweater
Donni.
The Cotton cashmere turtleneck sweater
Everlane
The Boxy sweater
Simple Black Dresses
The black dress remains unmatched in its ability to transition from day to night with just a change of accessories. Invest in a flattering silhouette that makes you feel confident every time.
Matteau
pintucked organic maxi dress
Staud
Hanna cotton-gauze maxi dress
Toteme
Garderob stretch-jersey midi dress
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The Row
Essentials Mirna crepe midi dress
Vince
sleeveless cami dress
Another Tomorrow
hemp-blend midi dress
Tees and Tank Tops
Basic tees and tanks will form the foundation of countless outfit ideas. Stock up on a few in white, black, grey, and navy—you’ll reach for them more than anything else in your closet.
Leset
The Margo tee
Toteme
Garderob jersey T-shirt
Uniqlo
mini T-shirt
Cos
clean cut T-shirt
Flore Flore
May camisole
Nili Lotan
Lottie ribbed silk tank
Black Trousers
A well-tailored pair of black trousers bridges the gap between casual and formal with sophisticated ease, and they play nicely with various pairs of shoes. Choose a cut that flatters your silhouette and works for office presentations and dinner dates.
Cos
tailored wool slim-leg pants
Madewell
slouchy straight pants
Banana Republic
high-rise straight refined pants
Leset
Rio flare pants
Róhe
Pleated grain de poudre pants
Theory
Demitria 4 stretch-wool flared pants
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