The ULTIMATE Beginner’s Workwear Capsule

If you’re just getting into workwear, don’t just buy items without a plan. Instead, build out a workwear capsule so your wardrobe can be both cost effective AND versatile. I think 1 killer jacket, 2 over shirts, 2 jeans, 1 pair of boots, and 1 belt to match make a solid foundation. Modify the choices to make sense for you. For example, I don’t have a heavy flannel shirt in my mix because it’s not completely necessary for my climate. Consider your climate, preferred colors, and a piece or two that you’re really drawn to. Then get building! Why 7 pieces instead of 5 (or any other number?). Because 5 pieces yields only 3 looks. Adding another over shirt and jeans brings you all the way to 8 looks, which I feel is sufficient variety to call it an actual wardrobe. In my capsule: Rainbow Country Leather Single Riders Jacket Freenote Cloth Scout Shirt in Light Blue Chambray Flat Head Wabash Denim Shirt Freenote Cloth Portola 14oz Indigo/Black Jeans Freenote Cloth Belford 14oz Ecru Jeans Pigeontree Belt Wesco Boss 7500 Engineer Boots I’m active daily at https://instagram.com/dudsbydel