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A capsule wardrobe is not about owning as little as possible. It is about owning pieces that work together so well that getting dressed stops being a daily puzzle.
The idea is simple: build around a handful of versatile, well-made basics in colors that all go with each other, then add personality with one or two pieces you love. Three foundations do most of the work.
A crisp white shirt works with denim on the weekend, with tailoring at dinner and over a swimsuit on vacation. Look for a fabric with a little weight, so it doesn't turn see-through, and a fit that skims rather than clings: cotton poplin for structure, linen for warm weather.
A well-cut pair of trousers in navy, black or a warm neutral makes everything else look intentional. Pay attention to the length: a clean break at the shoe, or just above the ankle for a cropped cut, matters more than the label.
A fine knit in merino or cashmere layers under a coat in winter and over a shirt in spring. Choose a crew or V-neck in a color that flatters you, and look after it: fold it rather than hanging it, and wash it gently. A good knit should last for years.
