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How to build your own capsule wardrobe 👠

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Skye Rosario

What is a capsule wardrobe? A capsule wardrobe is a small, curated collection of essential, versatile clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create numerous outfits for different occasions. It’s a simple way to create an effortless, timeless...

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Tops

Skirts/Shorts

Jeans/Pants

Shoes

Purses/Accessories

Tops

These are affordable some recommendations to get you started with your capsule wardrobe this 2026. These basic tops include short sleeve tops, long sleeve tops, tank tops, cardigans and blouses.

Plain tank tops are a great staple to have for your capsule wardrobe to wear as an under layer or on its own. Get a variety of neutral colors of the same tank to mix and match with different outfits.

Basic Tank

These affordable plain T-shirts are perfect to start with your capsule wardrobe. I would definitely start with black, white, and gray and expand from there!

Basic T-shirts

These cute, basic cardigans are perfect to start your capsule wardrobe that come in a variety of colors.

Cardigan Sweater

Can't forget about the basic long sleeves! I love the fit of these.

Basic Long Sleeve

Always need a classic button down in your capsule wardrobe. This style is more oversized in a variety of different colors, but I will include other styles in my list as well!

Oversized Button-Down Boyfriend Shirt

I love this slim-waisted button-down shirt it's so flattering!

Slim-Waisted Button-Down Shirt

Another classic button-down shirt this style is more cropped. It also comes in different colors and patterns, so cute!

Cropped Button-Down

If you want to add a bit of color in the button-down shirts, I love this burgundy color!

Slim Button-Down Shirt

Skirts/Shorts

These are some recommendations of some cute and stylish skirts to get you started with your capsule wardrobe.

Classic plain black skirt with built in shorts is a must in my closet. Goes with just about anything, dress it up with heels or boots or make it casual and throw on a pair of sneakers.

Micro Skort With Slit

I am in love with this denim skirt. Every woman needs a classic jean skirt in their closet in my opinion! This one has built in shorts too.

Denim Micro Skort

Classic faux leather skirt is a great stable for your capsule wardrobe! Brown and black, I can't decide which one is my favorite.

Faux Leather Micro Skort

I've been loving khaki skirts lately to switch it up a bit. Khaki goes with so many things so definitely a must in my capsule wardrobe!

Micro Khaki Skort

Black or white? You decide! Always need at least one flowy skirt in my closet to go with whichever vibe I'm in the mood for that day.

Active Flowy Skort

These shorts are so cute I can't wait to wear them this summer!

Micro Low Denim Short

A classic pair of jorts is always a must in any capsule wardrobe! Jean shorts match everything.

Original Denim Short

Every summer I always like to have a classic pair of white shorts it pairs so well with a nice top and some sandals!

White Original Denim Short

Jeans/Pants

Classic jeans and pants to mix and match with many outfits.

These baggy style jeans are perfect to start off your capsule wardrobe. Classic medium wash.

AE Stretch Low-Rise Baggy Wide-Leg Jean

Looking for jeans that fit more snug? Here are the perfect pair of jeans. These are a light wash high waisted jean with a flare bootcut at the bottom. I love these jeans they're not too skinny, tight where you want them and not too baggy.

AE Next Level High-Waisted Skinny Kick Jean

You need a pair of black jeans to go in your capsule wardrobe! I really like these specifically because of the detailing on the sides.

AE Embellished Stretch Low-Rise Ex-Boyfriend Jean

I really like the bottoms of these jeans so I figured I would throw in a couple different options of black jeans in my capsule wardrobe list!

AE Stretch High-Waisted Stovepipe Jean

If you like ripped jeans, these are a great option. I love rips at the knees.

AE Stretch Curvy Ripped Straight Jean

These trouser pants are a classic. Super comfortable and come in a variety of different colors for a variety of different outfits!!

High-Waisted Trouser Pants

Khaki pants are a good stable to have to mix and match with.

Mid-Rise Trouser

Shoes

These are a good variety of different shoes to help start your capsule wardrobe.

You never know when you might need a pair of loafers! Just a cute plain pair of loafers can elevate even a simple outfit into something more put together!

Black Leather Platform Loafer

To add touches of color into your wardrobe these burgundy loafers are sure to enhance your outfit!

Burgundy Leather Women's Penny Loafer

Every woman needs a classic pair of black knee-high boots in their wardrobe. These are one of my favs so chic.

Black Women's Knee High Boot

I love a good pair of booties. Just like knee high boots, these boots go with so many different outfits from jeans to skirts.

Black Platform Ankle Boot

Classic black heels with a twist! I love the fur by the ankle it turns a simple heel into something more fun!

Black Satin Pointed-Toe Stiletto Pump

Another pair of furry heels I couldn't help myself they are too cute!! These are nude so another neutral color is perfect for your capsule wardrobe so you can mix and match with many different outfits!

Tan Multi Pointed-Toe Feather Mule Stiletto

BEAUITFUL timeless red heels are a must!!

Red Leather Pointed-Toe Stiletto Pump

Leopard print will ALWAYS be in style. If you want to be extra fun and add some flare to your outfit, these are perfect.

Leopard Pointed-Toe Stiletto Pump

These samba's are a classic sneaker to have in your closet to help start your shoe collection because these shoes go with everything. Jeans, pants, skirts, shorts!

adidas Originals Samba

I grew up wearing vans all throughout middle school and high school and they can go with any outfit and so comfortable you can never go wrong with these!

Vans Knu Skool

Another classic sneaker to wear day-to-day that match with anything that I always love to have in my closet.

Nike Air Force 1 Low

I personally believe that everyone needs at least one pair of UGG's because they are SO warm and comfortable! These UGG's are so stylish they go so well with jeans, leggings, and yoga pants.

Women's Tasman II

Purses/Accessories

These are some of my favorite everyday purses and accessories to mix and match!

I'm in love with a classic black shoulder bag. This is always a good basic purse to have in your capsule wardrobe.

LOHAN Bag Black Structured Hobo Shoulder Handbag

Another classic, plain yet chic bag to have in your wardrobe.

ANGEL Bag Brown Distressed Top-Zipper Structured Shoulder Strap Handbag

I love a pop of color to liven up any outfit.

ANISE Bag Red Crocodile Elongated Shoulder Strap Handbag

Classic white bag to help build up your capsule wardrobe. The charm on the side is adorable.

MUSEE Bag White Asymmetrical Shoulder Strap Handbag

Super cute and affordable necklace to start your jewelry collection for your capsule wardrobe!

Flower Detail Drop Layered Necklace

These gold bracelets are everything. A variety of jewelry is a must for any wardrobe!

Gold Chain Bracelets 5 Pack

8 pack of earrings?! Yes please. I love packs of earrings because I have both holes pierced in my ears so I'm always in need for new jewelry to keep them filled up.

Gold Stud & Hoop Stacking Earrings 8 Pack

I love this necklace for everyday or every night. Such a beautiful dainty necklace.

Embellished Layered Drop Necklace

Don't forget your classic plain black belt for your jeans or trousers!

Classic Black Belt

Here is a brown basic belt for your jeans and trousers for your new capsule wardrobe.

Classic Brown Belt