How to build the perfect summer capsule wardrobe for work

A capsule wardrobe is a collection of just a few dozen clothing pieces that can be combined to make hundreds of outfits.

Think Mark Zuckerberg’s allegiance to a t-shirt and jeans, but with a lot more style.

If you want to save money or just pare down your possessions, creating a capsule wardrobe might be the ideal move for you. It can also cut down on decision fatigue, the exhaustion we feel as we use up willpower making mundane daily choices like what to wear and where to grab lunch.

But building an entire one from scratch may be intimidating. Image curator Scarlett De Bease, style coach Stasia Savasuk, and Lauren Bowling, an editor at the Financial Best Life and author of “The Millennial Homeowner: A Guide to Successfully Navigating Your First Home Purchase” shared their tips on creating a capsule wardrobe.

Here’s how to make a capsule wardrobe that can keep you professional, sweat-free, and stylish this summer.