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Capsule wardrobe checklist
A capsule wardrobe is a small set of pieces that all go together. Start with this list, adapt it to your life, and tick off what you already own.
By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026
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- Pick two or three neutral base colours and one or two accent colours.
- Choose pieces that each go with at least three others.
- Adapt the list to your life: an office job and a home studio need different pieces.
- Tick off what you own before you buy anything.
There’s no fixed number of pieces: many capsules have 30 to 40, shoes included. What matters is that everything mixes. Below is a starting list; swap pieces for what you actually wear.
Tops
0 of 6 done
Bottoms
0 of 4 done
Layers and outerwear
0 of 4 done
Shoes and accessories
0 of 6 done
Tips
- Lay everything out before you buy: you may own more of the list than you think.
- Choose fit over trend: a well-fitting basic gets worn for years.
- Keep one or two pieces with personality, so the capsule feels like you.
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