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Women's Capsule Wardrobe: 14 Pieces, 126 Outfits

14 pieces that all work together make 126 complete outfits across the year. 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
126
outfits
9.0
outfits per piece
  • black ballet flats
  • white shirt dress
  • beige ankle boots
  • denim blue shirt dress
  • dark brown leather jacket
  • tan knee-high boots
  • cream puffer jacket
  • navy maxi skirt
  • grey cardigan
  • olive maxi skirt
  • camel cardigan
  • brown mini skirt
  • black sweater
  • black turtleneck

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 · 4

Bottoms · 3

Dresses · 2

Layers · 2

Shoes · 3

The reasoning

Why each piece is here

  • ballet flats in black

    The easy everyday shoe of a women's capsule.

    Look for: Leather that moulds to the foot.

  • shirt dress in white and denim blue

    One of the most versatile dresses for a work capsule.

    Look for: Cotton poplin, denim or crepe.

  • ankle boots in beige

    The cold-weather shoe of a women's capsule.

    Look for: A small block heel is easier to walk in.

  • leather jacket in dark brown

    A capsule's statement layer that still works with everything.

    Look for: Real leather softens and moulds; lambskin is soft, cowhide tougher.

  • knee-high boots in tan

    A winter capsule piece for skirts and dresses.

    Look for: A shaft that fits your calf closely.

  • puffer jacket in cream

    The winter coat of a casual capsule.

    Look for: Down or a good synthetic fill; check the fill power for warmth.

  • maxi skirt in navy and olive

    A summer capsule piece; midi skirts cover more of the year.

    Look for: Light, fluid fabrics (viscose, satin, cotton voile) move well; heavy fabrics swamp.

  • cardigan in grey and camel

    Adds a layer to a capsule without the formality of a blazer.

    Look for: Fine merino for layering, chunky wool for a relaxed look.

  • mini skirt in brown

    A casual capsule accent; the midi covers more occasions.

    Look for: A-line and straight shapes in denim, suede or wool are the most wearable.

  • sweater in black

    Autumn and winter capsules rely on two or three sweaters in neutrals.

    Look for: Merino wool is warm, fine and layers well; lambswool is cosier and thicker; cashmere softest.

  • turtleneck in black

    The smart winter top of a capsule: works with tailoring and jeans.

    Look for: Fine merino layers under jackets; thicker knits work alone.

What it makes

8 of the 126 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

  • dark brown leather jacketShop
  • camel cardiganShop
  • navy maxi skirtShop
  • beige ankle bootsShop

Dark brown and camel are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.

· All-neutral

  • cream puffer jacketShop
  • grey cardiganShop
  • olive maxi skirtShop
  • black ballet flatsShop

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

· All-neutral

  • black sweaterShop
  • brown mini skirtShop
  • tan knee-high bootsShop

Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and brown always sit well together.

· All-neutral

  • denim blue shirt dressShop
  • black ballet flatsShop

Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and black always sit well together.

· All-neutral

  • white shirt dressShop
  • black ballet flatsShop

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

· All-neutral

  • black turtleneckShop
  • olive maxi skirtShop
  • black ballet flatsShop

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

· All-neutral

  • dark brown leather jacketShop
  • white shirt dressShop
  • tan knee-high bootsShop

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

· All-neutral

  • white shirt dressShop
  • tan knee-high bootsShop

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

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

    denim blue shirt dress, black ballet flats

  2. Tue

    dark brown leather jacket, white shirt dress, tan knee-high boots

  3. Wed

    black sweater, olive maxi skirt, beige ankle boots

  4. Thu

    black turtleneck, brown mini skirt, black ballet flats

  5. Fri

    camel cardigan, navy maxi skirt, beige ankle boots

  6. Sat

    white shirt dress, tan knee-high boots

  7. Sun

    grey cardigan, olive maxi skirt, black ballet flats

Buy these first

The hardest-working pieces

Starting from scratch? These appear in the most outfits.

  1. 1black ballet flatsin 42 outfits
  2. 2beige ankle bootsin 42 outfits
  3. 3dark brown leather jacketin 42 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 capsule wardrobe for women?

Tops: grey cardigan, camel cardigan, black sweater, black turtleneck. Bottoms: navy maxi skirt, olive maxi skirt, brown mini skirt. Dresses: white shirt dress, denim blue shirt dress. Layers: dark brown leather jacket, cream puffer jacket. Shoes: black ballet flats, beige ankle boots, tan knee-high boots.

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 (beige blazer) would add 42 more.

How many outfits can you make from 14 pieces?

126 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 black ballet flats, is in 42 of them.

Why is the black ballet flats in this capsule?

It appears in 42 of the 126 outfits, more than any other piece. The easy everyday shoe of a women's 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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Verdicts and outfits come from published colour and dress-code rules, not paid placement; garment images are AI-generated illustrations of generic pieces. How we decide