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Men's Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 14 Pieces, 90 Outfits

14 pieces that all work together make 90 complete outfits for summer. Every colour in it is a neutral, so any top goes with any bottom. Tick what you already own to see what to buy first.

14
pieces
90
outfits
6.4
outfits per piece
  • white sneakers
  • black sandals
  • dark brown loafers
  • cream polo shirt
  • grey jeans
  • navy polo shirt
  • beige linen pants
  • olive linen shirt
  • blue jeans
  • khaki cargo pants
  • white linen shirt
  • white oxford shirt
  • white linen pants
  • white t-shirt

The checklist

Every piece, and which you already own

Tick a piece to add it to My wardrobe in this browser. The count shows how many of the capsule's outfits you can already wear.

You own 0 of 14 · tick the pieces you already have

Tops · 6

Bottoms · 5

Shoes · 3

The reasoning

Why each piece is here

  • sneakers in white

    The most-worn shoe in a casual capsule.

    Look for: Plain leather uppers without big logos look smartest.

  • sandals in black

    Summer capsule only.

    Look for: Leather straps that don't cut in.

  • loafers in dark brown

    The shoe that bridges smart and casual in a capsule.

    Look for: Penny loafers are the most versatile; horsebit versions dressier.

  • polo shirt in cream and navy

    A summer capsule's smart-casual top.

    Look for: Piqué or fine knit cotton; knitted polos look dressier than piqué ones.

  • jeans in grey and denim blue

    Earns its place because everything casual in a capsule goes with dark denim, from tees to blazers.

    Look for: Raw or dark indigo is the most versatile wash; black is the second pair, light blue the third.

  • linen pants in beige and white

    A summer capsule's key bottom; outside warm months it's a spare.

    Look for: Pure linen breathes best; a linen-cotton blend creases a little less.

  • linen shirt in olive and white

    A summer capsule's smart top; replaces the oxford shirt in the heat.

    Look for: Pure linen breathes; linen-cotton creases less.

  • cargo pants in khaki

    Fits a casual capsule; skip it if the capsule has to cover work.

    Look for: Flat, neat pockets keep them wearable; oversized bellows pockets look like workwear.

  • oxford shirt in white

    One shirt that covers the office, a date and the weekend.

    Look for: A button-down or soft point collar that holds its shape without a tie.

  • t-shirt in white

    The most-repeated piece in any capsule: two or three in neutrals carry dozens of outfits.

    Look for: Heavier cotton (around 180–220 gsm) drapes better and doesn't show everything underneath.

What it makes

8 of the 90 outfits

Picked so that between them they use every piece. Tap a colour dot to swap a piece for another colour that still works.

· All-neutral

White with blue denim is the default casual pairing for a reason: clean contrast, no clash.

· All-neutral

  • olive linen shirtShop
  • beige linen pantsShop
  • white sneakersShop

Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and beige always sit well together.

· All-neutral

Two neutrals with clear contrast: white and grey always sit well together.

· All-neutral

Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.

· All-neutral

Cream and white are both neutral but similar in depth, so the outfit reads soft.

· All-neutral

White with blue denim is the default casual pairing for a reason: clean contrast, no clash.

· All-neutral

Two neutrals with clear contrast: white and beige always sit well together.

· All-neutral

Grey and navy are both cool and quiet, a safe office pairing.

Plan the week

Seven days from this capsule

No shoes or top two days in a row, and as many different pieces as possible.

  1. Mon

    white linen shirt, blue jeans, black sandals

  2. Tue

    olive linen shirt, beige linen pants, white sneakers

  3. Wed

    white oxford shirt, grey jeans, dark brown loafers

  4. Thu

    navy polo shirt, khaki cargo pants, white sneakers

  5. Fri

    cream polo shirt, white linen pants, black sandals

  6. Sat

    white t-shirt, blue jeans, dark brown loafers

  7. Sun

    white linen shirt, beige linen pants, black sandals

Buy these first

The hardest-working pieces

Starting from scratch? These appear in the most outfits.

  1. 1white sneakersin 30 outfits
  2. 2black sandalsin 30 outfits
  3. 3dark brown loafersin 30 outfits

When you're ready for more

The next three buys

Each one adds the most new outfits to this capsule.

Make it yours

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Questions

Quick answers

What should be in a summer capsule wardrobe for men?

Tops: cream polo shirt, navy polo shirt, olive linen shirt, white linen shirt, white oxford shirt, white t-shirt. Bottoms: grey jeans, beige linen pants, blue jeans, khaki cargo pants, white linen pants. Shoes: white sneakers, black sandals, dark brown loafers.

How many pieces should a capsule wardrobe have?

Most capsules have 12 to 35 pieces. This one keeps 14, the point where every new piece still adds many outfits: the next best buy (black blazer) would add 75 more.

How many outfits can you make from 14 pieces?

90 here, counting only combinations where every pair of pieces works together in colour and formality, and where all pieces share a season. The hardest-working piece, the white sneakers, is in 30 of them.

Why is the white sneakers in this capsule?

It appears in 30 of the 90 outfits, more than any other piece. The most-worn shoe in a casual capsule.

What is a capsule wardrobe?

A small set of clothes chosen so nearly everything goes with everything else. Neutrals do most of the work and a few colours add interest, so you get more outfits from fewer pieces.

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