Curating a Capsule Wardrobe
Why curate a capsule wardrobe
An edit of versatile staples can save time and help you feel put-together. Here are some tips, and classic pieces to get you started.
With much of life based at home for many of us, sharp suits and heels have been pushed to the back of the wardrobe, and statement pieces have lost some of their appeal. A more considered approach means reaching for clothes that work through a busy day and are comfortable too. A capsule wardrobe is a curated edit of timeless staples you can mix and match for pared-back outfits.
Experts suggest anything from 20 to 50 pieces, but the point is clothes that suit you and can be easily rotated. Get it right and you have reliable outfit formulas for every morning, less time spent deciding what to wear, and a wardrobe that feels easier to live with. Spring-clean season is a good moment to streamline.
Getting started: 5 tips for defining your capsule pieces
- Jot down your actual lifestyle: what you do and how you dress in an average week.
- Pull out the foundation pieces you wear most often, probably a mix of elevated and everyday, plus a few less-worn clothes that you love.
- Check you have mostly neutral shades, with a few brighter colours, that cover daily life, work and occasions.
- With what is left over, decide what you are happy to sell, pass on or donate. Items you are attached to but do not wear can be stored elsewhere.
- Test your new wardrobe over a regular week. If any pieces are missing or need updating, adapt from there.
Foundation pieces that go with what you already have
The Striped Roll Neck
A classic navy striped top is forever in style. This roll neck layers neatly under a jumpsuit, shirt or blazer and looks easy with jeans or wide-legged trousers.
High Neck Tank Top
In a flattering, athletic cut, this tank is a good base layer. It is made from TENCEL™ Lyocell, which has a fluid drape, and works for a workout or a morning walk.
Mock Neck Top
A fitted mock neck top that works as a layering piece under shirts, knitwear and blazers, or on its own.
Round Neck T-shirt
Our t-shirts come in a range of shades, shapes and necklines to suit your body and your diary. The fabrics are designed to look neat worn on their own, and our white and cream styles are not see-through.
3/4 Sleeve Scoop Neck T-shirt
A 3/4 sleeve t-shirt with an elegant scoop neck in a flattering fit and length. It is lightweight and soft, in a cotton and TENCEL™ Modal blend.
Boat Neck T-shirt
A smooth micro-modal top that feels soft next to the skin and looks polished. A sleek top for warmer days and a year-round layer.
Lounge Trousers
Lounge trousers are now a style standard, and it is the softness and stretch of this pair that make them a core piece. They go from yoga to sofa, and can also be dressed up.
Leggings
Home life has shown how useful leggings can be, and ours are made in the UK and Portugal. Good under dresses, and they make exercise slightly more appealing.
Slip Dress
An understated, classic slip dress cut from stretch jersey, with a satin neckline and adjustable straps.