The Capsule Ledger
An everyday wardrobe journal / No. 03

Fewer pieces. More ways to wear them.

A measured approach to a smaller wardrobe, built around laundry, weather and what you actually do.

30Focused guides.
Specific decisions. Clear sources.
Men's Capilene® Cool Daily Shirt - Fitz Roy Foothills — reference image
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Give every addition a repeatable job

Start with an actual week and the combinations already being worn. A potential addition earns a place by filling an uncovered situation or replacing a failing item. Build two combinations using clothes already owned, then test the movement and layer coverage. Several combinations that serve the same narrow occasion do not necessarily improve a small wardrobe.

What uncovered job does this piece perform in the wardrobe already available?

The reading collection

Get more from what you wear.

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A useful working page

Capsule wear calculator

A counting exercise for one interchangeable garment category. Your repeat-wear assumption must suit the garment, activity and care needs.

Open the worksheet

round up(days ÷ planned wears per item)

Use your own inputs. Read the assumptions.