— Three tiers, side-by-side · Updated May 2026
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Three editorial capsule wardrobes at distinct price tiers — the $400 starter, the $1,200 workhorse, the $4,000 reference. Same eight-to-twelve piece logic, three different brand stacks. Tap any piece to try it on with your photo.
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— Budget
The Starter
Uniqlo + Everlane + COS basics. Eight pieces, every workday covered.
Total range
$400–$620
Pieces
8
Oxford shirt — white
Uniqlo · $40–$50
T-shirt 3-pack — heavyweight cotton
Everlane · $60–$75
Slim chinos — navy
Uniqlo · $50–$60
Selvedge denim — raw
Uniqlo · $60–$70
Crewneck merino — navy
Uniqlo · $50–$70
Wool overcoat — charcoal
COS · $180–$220
White leather sneaker
Uniqlo · $50–$70
Brown suede chukka
Clarks · $120–$150
Or tap any piece above to start with that one
— Mid-tier
The Workhorse
J.Crew + Spier & Mackay + Buck Mason. Twelve pieces that earn their keep over a decade.
Total range
$1,280–$1,860
Pieces
12
Oxford shirt — Ludlow
J.Crew · $88–$110
Heavyweight tee — Buck Mason Curved-hem
Buck Mason · $36–$46
Breton tee — striped
Saint James · $80–$110
Ludlow chino — slim straight
J.Crew · $88–$118
Pleated wool trouser — charcoal
Spier & Mackay · $198–$248
Selvedge denim — Japanese
Spier & Mackay · $138–$178
Cashmere crewneck — navy
Naadam · $175–$225
Shetland sweater — oatmeal
Buck Mason · $148–$198
Italian wool blazer — navy
Spier & Mackay · $350–$498
Field jacket — olive
Taylor Stitch · $248–$298
Penny loafer — brown leather
Alden · $380–$480
Common Projects Achilles — white
Common Projects · $410–$460
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— Premium
The Reference
Drake's + Stoffa + Aimé Leon Dore + Brunello entry-level. Fewer pieces, longer life, higher signal.
Total range
$3,580–$5,240
Pieces
8
Drake's oxford — white
Drake's of London · $245–$295
Stoffa polo — cotton silk
Stoffa · $295–$345
Stoffa pleated trouser — wool
Stoffa · $495–$595
Aimé Leon Dore wide-leg jean
Aimé Leon Dore · $270–$320
Brunello Cucinelli cashmere crew
Brunello Cucinelli · $995–$1495
Drake's tweed sport coat
Drake's of London · $895–$1195
Loro Piana storm system overcoat
Loro Piana · $2295–$2895
Crockett & Jones Cavendish loafer
Crockett & Jones · $745–$845
Or tap any piece above to start with that one
Side-by-side
| Feature | The Starter | The Workhorse | The Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cost (low–high) | $400–$620 | $1,280–$1,860 | $3,580–$5,240 |
| Estimated cost per wear (5 yrs) | $0.50–0.80 | $0.90–1.40 | $1.40–2.10 |
| Lifespan target | 3–5 years | 8–12 years | 15–25 years |
| Pieces | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| Tailoring required | Optional | Recommended | Essential |
| Smart-casual covered | |||
| Business formal covered | — | ||
| Black-tie compatible | — | — |
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