The Capsule Wardrobe Database

What is a ‘Capsule Wardrobe’?

It’s a curated collection of 30–40 versatile, high-quality staples designed to be mixed, matched, and lived in. Focus on timeless style, reduce decision fatigue, and embrace sustainable, slow fashion.

What is ‘The Capsule Wardrobe Database’?

This is a documented experiment in slow fashion. Here, I’ve cataloged my current capsule wardrobe and the staple items that form the backbone of my style. Consider this a resource for building your own curated collection.

A Note: Have Your Own Personal Style

In general, this is meant for you to find pieces that speak to your own style, which you can mix around with other pieces, oh, and perhaps even jazz up with accessories! Accessories make an outfit. I say this because if you just layer basics on basics, with none of your own flair, you might end up looking like a Carolyn Bessette Kennedy knockoff wannabe, which is tragic because she passed away in a plane crash and also, have a point of view, jeez.

My point here? Turn your capsule wardrobe into ‘your own’, have a perspective, and develop your own sense of style by using basics as a foundation.

Kay, now let’s begin!

Tees
1. Box Cut | Note: (Both options, you can bundle 3 tees for a set amount)
  1. Best AND cheapest: Quince 100% Organic Cotton Boxy Crewneck Tee
  2. Second best, thicker feel, less soft, more expensive: The Box-Cut Tee in Essential Cotton
2. Oversized
  1. Best AND cheapest, just purchase as big as you need: GAP Supima® Cotton Relaxed T-Shirt
3. Cropped
Cashmere Sweaters
1. V Neck
  1. Best: Everlane Cashmere Cropped High-V Sweater
  2. Better price: Mongolian Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
2. Crew Neck
3. Cardigan
  1. Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cardigan Sweater
  2. Everlane Cashmere Cropped Cardigan
4. Oversized Turtleneck | Note: Every woman needs a black cashmere oversized turtleneck sweater
  1. Quince Mongolian Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
Outwear
1. Blazer
  1. This is the only one you need, I promise: Quince Stretch Crepe Relaxed Double-Breasted Blazer
2. Half-Zip
  1. Merino
    1. Everlane The Half-Zip Sweater in Luxe Merino
  2. Cotton-Merino
    1. Everlane Double Knit Half-Zip in Cotton Merino
3. Leather Bomber Jacket
4. Trench Coat
5. London Fog
6. Mac Coat
Denim
1. Light Wash
2. Black
3. Dark Wash
  1. NOTE: The specific jean “Shape” or “Style” depends on what looks good on you. I tend to like Low-Rise Wide Relaxed Jeans, Barrel Jeans, and **Straight down Baggy Jeans or “Column” Jeans. All three of these links are from Everlane— I worked there and it’s a great store for jeans. The three I linked here are super soft and comfortable. You can nap in them mid-day.**
Collared Shirt
1. White Collared Shirt
2. Black Collared Shirt
  1. Banana Republic Easy Care Tailored Shirt
  2. Quince 100% Organic Cotton Poplin Long Sleeve Shirt
Accessories
1. Necklaces
  1. Gold
  2. Silver
  3. Mixed Metals
  4. Pearls
  5. Beaded
    1. Note: Don’t be afraid to mix them all!
2. Glasses
  1. Eyewear
    1. Small 90s Oval Tortoiseshell Glasses
    2. Big Aviators Glasses
  2. Sunglasses
    1. A good non-designer, yet elevated brand is Le Specs, which you can buy at Nordstrom. Make sure you look for Polarized glasses to protect your eyes. I like this Work It 53mm Polarized Oval Sunglasses pair right now.
    2. Quince also has polarized glasses which you can bundle 2 for $75, which is a great bargain for 2 pairs of polarized sunglasses.
3. Tortoise Headband from Nordstrom in Tokyo. I have this exact one. So comfortable.
Shoes
1. Loafers
  1. Tony Bianco
  2. Alohas
  3. Of course, The Row’s loafers.
2. Flats
  1. Quince Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flat
3. Heels
  1. Nordstrom Lorena Slingback Pump (comes in Wide option)
Pants
Tops (Not Tees)