A tight edit of pieces you will actually wear — not a Pinterest fantasy.
A capsule wardrobe only works if it matches how you live, not how a moodboard looks. Start with what you already reach for on busy mornings, then fill the gaps.
Keep a small set of neutrals as the base: a well-cut blazer, dark denim, a white shirt, and one pair of shoes you can walk in all day. Add two statement pieces — a coat, a bag, or a knit — so outfits still feel like you.
If an item needs a special occasion to make sense, leave it out. The test is simple: would you wear it this week?