A well-fitted pair of dark jeans, a crisp white shirt, and a classic blazer in a neutral shade are the VIPs in your essentials wardrobe for women. Every capsule wardrobe needs a few heavy hitters ...

Although it might seem safest, according to Lakeberg, "you don't have to go for dark colours". While it might be a little more difficult to build a capsule wardrobe with flashy colours ...