A capsule wardrobe is a curated set of versatile, interchangeable garments that cover most dress occasions without redundancy. The concept was popularised by Susie Faux (1970s) and Donna Karan's Seven Easy Pieces (1985). A functional climate-appropriate capsule typically includes: 2-3 base tops, 2 bottoms, 1 formal layer, 1 outer layer, 1 casual layer. Fabric selection for a capsule prioritises packability, wrinkle resistance, and formality range (smart-casual to business-casual at minimum).