Most people wear about twenty per cent of what they own. A deliberately small wardrobe closes that gap, and each piece earns its place.
The principle
Choose a narrow palette of three neutrals and one accent. If everything works with everything, twelve pieces produce dozens of outfits and getting dressed stops being a decision.
The twelve
- Two Oxford shirts, white and light blue
- One linen shirt for hot months
- Two fine-gauge knits in neutral shades
- Two pairs of tailored chinos
- One pair of well-fitting dark jeans
- One overcoat
- One versatile jacket
- One pair of leather shoes and one of clean sneakers
Where to spend
Put the money into the coat and the shoes — the pieces seen most and worn hardest. Shirts and knits can be replaced more often without regret.
