Capsule Wardrobe for Men
Most capsule wardrobe lists fail because they read like shopping lists. A working capsule is twelve pieces chosen against a single rule.
The twelve
Two trousers (one dark, one mid). Two shirts (one white, one patterned). One knit. One T-shirt. One pair of clean sneakers. One pair of leather shoes. One blazer. One overshirt. One coat. One belt. That is twelve. It is enough for every weekday for a year.
The rule
A piece earns a slot only if it pairs with at least 70% of the other pieces. If a garment only works with one outfit, it is not a capsule piece — it is a costume.
The order matters
Pick base before layers, layers before statement. People who buy the statement piece first end up biasing every other purchase toward it. The base is what you wear most days, so it is what you should buy first.
See also: How to Dress Better