10 easy steps to creating a capsule wardrobe

2. Anything that doesn't fit can go, as well as anything you haven't worn for the past couple of years.

3. Don't include jewelry, handbags, shoes, workout clothes or undergarments in your final tally.

4. Once you've selected your pieces, store the rest of it (if space permits) out of sight.

5. Try it for three months.

6. Assess what worked and what didn't.

7. Operate a one-in, one-out policy. Anything you buy you must love enough to ditch something else for.

8. When buying new clothes, stick to high-quality, well-tailored items and steer clear of trend pieces.

9. Use the money you save by not buying cheap clothes to spend on dry-cleaning, repairs and tailoring.

10. Consider a separate capsule for each season or one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter.

WHAT TO INCLUDE

Tops:

• Heavy and light jacket

• 9-13 tops including short and long sleeve shirts

• 2-4 sweaters (typically a cardigan, a pullover, and tunic)

Bottoms:

• Black pant

• Nice jeans and distressed or casual jeans

• Two pairs of shorts

• Classic skirt

Dresses:

• 2-3 classic dresses in a plain or light pattern

Shoes:

• Bootie

• Tall boot

• Pump

• Sandals or snow boots (weather dependent)

• Flats