The five-day office capsule built around one blazer
Use one blazer with two trousers, one skirt, three tops, and two shoe shapes. Keeping the palette tight allows daily variation without looking like a uniform.
The practical formula
Start with the piece that has the strictest job, then make every other item compatible with it. Test the outfit sitting, walking, and in the expected weather before adding another piece.
What to check before relying on it
Check fiber content, care needs, opacity, comfort, and whether each layer still works when removed. Use the garment label rather than assuming from a marketing name.
Source note
For label reading and fiber-content claims, see this government guidance (accessed September 16, 2026). Style judgments are editorial and are not sponsored.