DRESS CODE
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A capsule wardrobe that is not beige
Twelve pieces, thirty outfits, and no beige uniform. A capsule is a constraint, not a colour scheme.
The four layers
- Base: two shirts, one knit, one dress.
- Middle: one slip dress that layers, one heavier knit.
- Outer: a coat that fits over both.
- Finishing: trousers, a bag, a scarf, shoes you can walk in.
Why beige is a trap
Capsule guides default to neutrals because they photograph well, not because they suit everyone. Build the palette from the colours you already wear: if you live in green, buy forest and sage and skip the camel.
The test before buying
- Does it work with at least three things you own?
- Can you wash it without a specialist?
- Would you wear it on a Tuesday, not just to an event?
What to spend on
Coat, shoes, bag. The pieces that take the most abrasion and show the cheapest construction. Save on the pieces closest to the skin, which wear out fastest anyway.
Start with the dress edit or read the fit guide.
