Chances are, your closet’s fuller than it needs to be—but you still feel like you have nothing to wear. That’s usually a sign it’s time to simplify. The first step? Just take everything out. Lay it all out where you can see it. Not to judge, just to take stock. What do you actually wear? What always ends up back on the hanger?

As you go through things, you’ll start to notice patterns—maybe you live in soft knits, or maybe you never touch those trendy pieces you bought on impulse. Set aside what feels right, and let go of the rest. Not everything has to go, but narrowing it down helps clear your head. It’s less about minimalism, more about making space for clothes you really live in.

Now think about what’s missing. If you only had 30 or so pieces for the season, what would you want them to be? A go-to pair of pants, a jacket that works with everything, a couple of tops that feel like “you” on a good day. Keep the colors easy to mix, but don’t be afraid of one or two that pop. You’re not building a uniform—you’re making it easier to get dressed in the morning.

Over time, this gets easier. You’ll start noticing what’s worth investing in, and what you can skip next time. You’ll know your own style better, because it’s not buried under five-year-old impulse buys. A capsule wardrobe isn’t about owning less for the sake of it—it’s about knowing what works, and letting that be enough.