Capsule Wardrobe Planner
Set a target piece count and weight your lifestyle, and get a recommended capsule breakdown across tops, bottoms, dresses, layers, outerwear, and shoes.
Fewer pieces, more outfits
A capsule works because the pieces are chosen to combine, and because their mix matches how you live rather than how you shop. Someone in the office five days a week needs a different split from someone whose week is mostly casual and active — and getting that balance right is the difference between a wardrobe that feels effortless and one that feels stuck.
Once you have the breakdown, pressure-test each candidate purchase with the Cost Per Wear Calculator, and see how many looks the finished set produces in the Outfit Combinations Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a capsule wardrobe?
A capsule wardrobe is a small, deliberately chosen set of clothes that mix and match into many outfits. Instead of a closet full of one-off pieces, you keep a limited number of versatile items — often 30 to 40 — weighted toward how you actually spend your time, so getting dressed is quick and almost everything works together.
How does the planner decide the breakdown?
You set a target number of pieces and give each part of your life — work, casual, dressy, and active — a relative weight. The planner blends four typical distributions by those weights and allocates your pieces across tops, bottoms, dresses, layers, outerwear, and shoes. The counts always add up to exactly your total, so nothing is lost to rounding.
How many pieces should a capsule have?
There is no single right number — common capsules run from around 25 for a tight seasonal edit to 40 or more for a year-round wardrobe. Start with a total that feels realistic for your space and routine; you can always run the planner again with a higher or lower number and compare the breakdowns.
Should I follow the breakdown exactly?
Treat it as a sensible starting point, not a prescription. It reflects broad patterns, not your specific job, climate, or taste. Use it to spot gaps and imbalances — too many tops and no outerwear, say — then adjust to your real life, layering in a warm coat for a cold winter or extra dresses if that is simply what you love to wear.
A general guide, not a rule. The breakdown reflects broad patterns, not your specific climate, job, or taste — adjust it to the life you actually lead.