The 5 Pieces You Need for a Capsule Wardrobe

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The 5 Pieces You Need for a Capsule Wardrobe

Published on: May 16, 2023

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The capsule wardrobe is an attractive concept: Curate your closet with a tight edit of pieces you love—and, more importantly, love to wear—and you’ll unlock a world of styling possibilities, all while consuming less. Whether you’ve long subscribed to this philosophy or are a recent convert, these are the five foundational pieces you’ll need to build (or sustain) your closet.

A BUTTON-UP

Slim or oversize, crisp or casual, solid or striped—the beauty of a classic button-up is that “classic” is entirely yours to define. We’re especially into the cropped iteration from last month’s G. Label drop, which puts a modern spin on a familiar menswear staple.

G. LABEL BY GOOP MIMI CROPPED STRIPED SHIRT, goop, $375

TAILORED TROUSERS

Expertly tailored trousers have the power to make you look instantly more put-together, even when the rest of your outfit skews casual. This season’s offerings play with fabric, texture, and color without teetering into trend territory.

G. LABEL BY GOOP Veltkamp Vest, goop, $395;
G. LABEL BY GOOP Brunswick High-Waisted Pleated Pants, goop, $495

A SHOULDER BAG

When it comes to choosing an everyday bag, you want something that’s big enough for the essentials but not Mary Poppins–esque—these seven slingable options fit the bill.

G. LABEL BY GOOP Barrera Fine-Gauge Henley, goop, $495;
AESTHER EKME Soft Baguette Bag, goop, $495

GOOD JEANS

Invest in versatile washes and timeless silhouettes and your jeans will serve you well for many, many seasons (years, even). You may already have your favorites in rotation, but may we suggest experimenting with a more directional silhouette for summer?

G. LABEL BY GOOP PALOMA POP-OVER CHAMBRAY SHIRT, goop, $325;
RE/DONE ’70S ULTRA HIGH-RISE WIDE-LEG JEANS, goop, $295;
G. LABEL BY GOOP roode polo-collar ribbed sweater, goop, $595

G. Label by goop
Paloma Pop-Over Chambray Shirt
goop, $325

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RE/DONE
’70s Ultra High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
goop, $295

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G. Label by goop
Jeremy Pencil Skirt
goop, $395

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citizens of humanity
Horseshoe Jeans
goop, $268

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Alex mill
Trucker Jacket
goop, $185

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Mizuki White Jeans
goop, $295

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STRAPPY SANDALS

Whether you’re traipsing from meeting to meeting, chasing down toddlers, or flitting from dinners to drinks to wherever the night takes you, there’s an artful, strap-happy sandal suited to your lifestyle (and your daily step count).

G. LABEL BY GOOP Noelle Lace-Up Top, goop, $395;
A EMERY PIPER SANDALS, goop, $180