By now, you should be pretty well versed in all things capsule wardrobe. We've shown you exactly how to build one for yourself and what it looks like in action. We even asked a psychologist to weigh in on the tangible benefits that reducing your closet size can have on your overall happiness. As it turns out, the fewer options we give ourselves when getting dressed each morning, the more satisfied we're likely to be throughout the day. But for all the discussions we have around capsule wardrobes and paring down our closet to just the essentials, we thought it was finally time to bring out our ultimate "starter pack."
The capsule wardrobe essentials ahead are the versatile closet basics you know and love. From the perfect white T-shirt to the pair of jeans you'll want to wear every single day, once you've got these 17 essential items down, you've nailed an everyday capsule wardrobe.
Jackets
The black blazer
Available in UK sizes 6 to 16.
The leather jacket
Available in sizes XXS to XL.
The denim jacket
Available in sizes XS to XL.
Tops
The white tee
Available in sizes S to L.
The button-up shirt
Available in sizes 10 to 18.
The dressy blouse
Available in Danish sizes 32 to 44.
The crewneck sweater
Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Pants
The high-waisted trousers
Available in sizes XS to XL.
The everyday jeans
Available in sizes 24 to 30.
The wide-leg pants
Available in sizes XXS to S.
Bottoms
The polished shorts
Available in sizes XXS to XL.
The wrap skirt
Dresses
The printed dress
Available in sizes XXS to XL.
The slip dress
Available in sizes XS to L.
Shoes
The ankle boots
Available in sizes 4 to 12.
The simple sandals
Availble in Italian sizes 35 to 41.
The white sneakers
Available in French sizes 36 to 41.
Now you have everything you need to complete your own capsule wardrobe for everyday dressing. Next, see the 23-piece capsule wardrobe that will change the way you get dressed for work.
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