If You Own These Staples, You'll Never Have a "Nothing to Wear" Day Again

If You Own These Staples, You'll Never Have a "Nothing to Wear" Day Again Shop the best capsule-wardrobe pieces. By Audry Hiaoui Published 21 October 2026 In Buying Guides (Image credit: @annabelrosendahl) Jump to category: Ballet Flats Black Bags Button-Down Shirts Boatneck T-Shirts Capris Cardigans Cashmere Sweaters Cotton Poplin Pants Everyday Sunglasses Full Skirts Knee-High Boots Kitten-Heel Pumps Loafers Minimalist Earrings Slip Dresses Straight-Leg Jeans Trench Coats T-Shirts Wool Coats Share Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google I rarely have "nothing to wear" days anymore, and I attribute that to having a closet full of neutral items that easily mix and match. With minimalist staples making up the foundation of my wardrobe, getting dressed feels easy.I also like being able to fall back on "uniform dressing" when I'm feeling uninspired on what to wear—the kinds of outfits that always feel right when I put them on. Most recently, one such outfit has been a fitted cardigan with capris, ballet flats, and a trench coat. If you have the everyday basics down, you can then build off of a si...