The capsule wardrobe is less a rulebook than a habit: choose pieces that work with everything you already own.

Start with a neutral palette — oat, ecru, charcoal, navy — and let texture do the talking. A cashmere crewneck, an oxford shirt, a pair of wool trousers and one good coat will carry you through most of the year.

When everything goes together, getting dressed stops being a decision and starts being a pleasure.