Capsule wardrobe · women
Women's Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 14 Pieces, 66 Outfits
14 pieces that all work together make 66 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
- 66
- outfits
- 4.7
- outfits per piece
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 · 5
Dresses · 2
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 khaki
One of the most versatile dresses for a work capsule.
Look for: Cotton poplin, denim or crepe.
sneakers in grey
The most-worn shoe in a casual capsule.
Look for: Plain leather uppers without big logos look smartest.
sandals in tan
Summer capsule only.
Look for: Leather straps that don't cut in.
tank top in cream and grey
A summer layering piece; keeps a capsule light in hot months.
Look for: Ribbed cotton or modal that doesn't lose its shape.
maxi skirt in navy
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.
mini skirt in beige and 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.
linen shirt in white and beige
A summer capsule's smart top; replaces the oxford shirt in the heat.
Look for: Pure linen breathes; linen-cotton creases less.
wide-leg jeans in denim blue
A second denim shape in a capsule; the first pair should be straight jeans.
Look for: High rise to lengthen the leg.
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.
What it makes
8 of the 66 outfits
Picked so that between them they use every piece. Tap a colour dot to swap a piece for another colour that still works.
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Plan the week
Seven days from this capsule
No shoes or top two days in a row, and as many different pieces as possible.
Mon
white linen shirt, blue wide-leg jeans, black ballet flats
Tue
white shirt dress, tan sandals
Wed
white oxford shirt, navy maxi skirt, grey sneakers
Thu
khaki shirt dress, black ballet flats
Fri
cream tank top, brown mini skirt, tan sandals
Sat
beige linen shirt, beige mini skirt, grey sneakers
Sun
white shirt dress, black ballet flats
Buy these first
The hardest-working pieces
Starting from scratch? These appear in the most outfits.
- 1black ballet flatsin 22 outfits
- 2grey sneakersin 22 outfits
- 3tan sandalsin 22 outfits
When you're ready for more
The next three buys
Each one adds the most new outfits to this capsule.
- Shop navy blazer →
navy blazer+51 outfits - Shop white sneakers →
white sneakers+22 outfits - Shop blue jeans →
blue jeans+15 outfits
Make it yours
The same capsule in your colours
Want it in colours that suit you? Take the 30-second colour test, then come back: this capsule rebuilds itself from your palette.
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Quick answers
What should be in a summer capsule wardrobe for women?
Tops: cream tank top, grey tank top, white linen shirt, beige linen shirt, white oxford shirt. Bottoms: navy maxi skirt, beige mini skirt, brown mini skirt, blue wide-leg jeans. Dresses: white shirt dress, khaki shirt dress. Shoes: black ballet flats, grey sneakers, tan sandals.
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 (navy blazer) would add 51 more.
How many outfits can you make from 14 pieces?
66 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 22 of them.
Why is the black ballet flats in this capsule?
It appears in 22 of the 66 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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