How to style every women's capsule piece

White Oxford shirt

work · smart casual · weekend

The single most versatile shirt in any wardrobe.

Light blue Oxford shirt

work · smart casual

Reads slightly more casual than white.

Navy crewneck sweater

work · smart casual · weekend

Merino regulates temperature, layers over Oxfords, pairs with everything below the waist.

Striped Breton shirt

weekend · smart casual

The French navy striping reads more thoughtful than a plain tee, less formal than an Oxford.

Denim shirt

weekend · smart casual

The shirt-jacket hybrid.

Cardigan

work · weekend · smart casual

The third piece.

White blouse

work · smart casual

Silky drape, set-in shoulders.

Turtleneck sweater

work · smart casual · weekend

Solo or under a blazer — the silhouette quietly communicates confidence.

Linen shirt

weekend · smart casual · summer

The warm-weather essential.

Heavyweight crewneck sweatshirt

weekend · casual

500gsm loopback cotton.

Knit vest

work · smart casual · weekend

The layering trick of the moment.

Silk camisole

smart casual · weekend · formal

Pairs under a blazer, layered under a cardigan, or alone for dinner.

Fitted bodysuit

work · smart casual · weekend

No tucking required.

Maxi dress

summer · weekend · evening

The warm-weather no-decision uniform.

Dark wash jeans

weekend · smart casual

Slim, not skinny.

Black jeans

weekend · smart casual

The slightly more formal alternative to dark indigo.

Khaki chinos

weekend · smart casual

The warm-weather workhorse.

Grey wool trousers

work · formal

Mid-grey works under both navy and camel jackets.

Black trousers

work · formal

When the dress code is hard, black is the safest answer.

Midi skirt

work · weekend · smart casual

A-line silhouette in a neutral tone.

Black pencil skirt

work · formal

The most formal piece in a women's capsule.

Wide-leg trousers

work · smart casual

The proportional counterweight to a fitted top.

Wrap dress

work · smart casual · weekend

The most universally flattering silhouette.

Linen trousers

weekend · smart casual · summer

The warm-weather trouser upgrade.

High-waist straight jeans

weekend · smart casual

The jeans silhouette that flatters every body proportion.

Slip skirt

weekend · smart casual

Satin or matte satin in neutral or black.

Navy blazer

work · smart casual · formal

Unstructured shoulder = wears like a cardigan, dresses up like a suit jacket.

Camel overcoat

work · smart casual · formal

Adds five inches of perceived height and a decade of perceived sophistication.

Trench coat

work · smart casual

The all-weather workhorse.

Bomber jacket

weekend · casual

Slim-cut MA-1 in navy or olive.

Denim jacket

weekend · casual

Throws over T-shirts and sweaters when a topcoat is too much.

Leather jacket

weekend · smart casual

Cafe-racer or moto cut.

Flannel overshirt

weekend · casual

The shirt-jacket hybrid for shoulder seasons.

Quarter-zip fleece

weekend · casual

Merino or technical fleece.

Blazer dress

work · formal · smart casual

The one-piece power move.

Oversized blazer

work · smart casual · weekend

The borrowed-from-the-boys silhouette.

Women's trench coat

work · smart casual · weekend

The eternal piece.

Chore coat

casual · weekend

French workwear's gift to modern menswear.

Navy peacoat

winter · weekend · smart casual

Naval heritage in heavy melton wool.

White leather sneakers

weekend · smart casual · casual

Low-profile silhouette, genuine leather.

Black leather sneakers

weekend · smart casual

The dressier sneaker option.

Chelsea boots

work · smart casual · weekend

Mid-brown suede or leather.

Penny loafers

smart casual · summer

Tan or burgundy.

Ankle boots

work · weekend · smart casual

Block heel, pointed or rounded toe.

Loafer mules

smart casual · weekend · summer

The backless loafer.

Block-heel ankle boot

work · smart casual · weekend

Stable heel, versatile silhouette.