Building a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Pieces

A capsule wardrobe isn't about owning less for the sake of it — it's about owning pieces that actually work together, so getting dressed stops being a daily negotiation.

Start with three neutral tees, two shirts (one solid, one patterned), a hoodie, a lightweight jacket, two pairs of denim in different washes, joggers for downtime, and a pair of versatile sneakers plus one dressier shoe.

The trick is sticking to a tight colour story — black, white, grey, navy, and one accent — so every top works with every bottom.