19 Capsule Wardrobe Outfits With Simple Pieces and Pretty Details

Looking for capsule wardrobe outfits you can build around your favorite basics? White tees, blue jeans and simple sweaters give you plenty to work with.

These looks include neutral combinations plus a few stripes, pastels and colorful accessories if you want something a little different.

You can keep things simple or dress them up with jewelry. Start with pieces you already own, then try a new pairing.

I especially love the burgundy shoes and bag near the end!

Capsule wardrobe outfit ideas worth saving

white tee and blue jeans

We’re starting off with this simple white tee and blue jeans combination. I love the little gold-tone buckle on the black belt.

It’s a small detail, but it looks so good with the tucked-in top.

Try white sneakers if you want to take this outfit out the door.

camel coat and cream

How gorgeous is this cream and camel pairing? The long coat sits over a cream sweater and cuffed trousers, with brown shoes peeking out below.

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If you want to go a step further, add chunky gold-tone jewelry like the necklace and bracelets here. You don’t have to keep every part of a neutral outfit understated!

black trousers and ballet flats

If you are looking for something simple to put together, this one is for you. A white tee tucked into black trousers looks lovely with little black ballet flats.

Keep the accessories minimal to follow this look.

white shirt and cream wide legs

I am obsessed with this outfit collage. The loose white shirt and cream wide-leg pants are so pretty with the brown belt and strappy heels.

Try rolling your sleeves and leaving the collar open for a pendant necklace. The tan tote and tortoiseshell sunglasses are lovely additions too.

navy blazer and brown pants

Don’t want to wear your blazer with matching trousers? No problem! Try this navy jacket with a white tee and loose brown pants instead.

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I love the big turned-up hems above the gray-and-white sneakers. Push up your blazer sleeves if you want to follow the same styling.

gray cardigan and pointed shoes

This is another pretty way to wear a white tee with black trousers. The open gray cardigan adds a layer while the little pendant necklaces dress up the neckline.

The pointed black shoes are my favorite part. Pair yours with a black tote and belt to keep the same simple colors.

burgundy stripes and brown sneakers

The stripe fans are going to love this! The burgundy-and-cream top has a little navy neckline that looks so cute with the blue jeans.

Bring in a brown cap, shoulder bag and sneakers if you want to try the full combination. I’d keep those white-striped shoes.

cream turtleneck and loafers

I love this oversized cream turtleneck with blue jeans. The pale socks showing above the black loafers are such a cute detail.

Add square gold-tone earrings if you want a little more decoration without reaching for a necklace.

tan trench and a white tee

Already have a white tee and jeans picked out? Try a tan trench over them, just like this.

I love the wide lapels and the little buckle details at the cuffs.

Leave the coat open to show the outfit underneath. You could add black loafers to finish your version.

navy half-zip and white sneakers

If you’re looking for an outfit that doesn’t need lots of accessories, go with this navy half-zip, cropped jeans and white sneakers. The white tee shows at the open neckline.

That brown shoulder bag is a lovely extra touch. Try a small front tuck to show the waistband of your jeans.

taupe sweater and gray trousers

This turtleneck may just be one of my favorites here. I love the oversized collar and the long hem over those dark gray trousers.

The white sneakers keep the combination casual. Add a black crossbody bag with gold-tone detailing if you want to dress it up a little.

lilac pink and mint

Who says you have to stick to neutrals? This lilac shirt and pink trousers pairing is so cute, plus that little mint bag adds another pretty color.

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Try these colors in familiar shapes: a loose button-front shirt, pleated wide-leg pants and white sneakers. The layered gold-tone necklaces finish the look.

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gray sweater and a long skirt

Don’t want to wear trousers today? No problem there! Try a loose gray sweater with a long black skirt and brown boots.

I especially love the black bag with its crocodile-style pattern. A little white top showing below the sweater gives you another layering detail to try.

navy layers and dark jeans

How cute is this navy and brown combination? The white neckline and cuffs peek out from under the navy top, with a brown belt showing above the wide-leg jeans.

Choose a brown tote and pointed brown shoes if you want to pull together the same look.

beige cardigan and brown sandals

If you are looking for a simple cardigan outfit, this one is for you. The long beige cardigan goes over a white tee and blue jeans, with brown two-strap sandals below.

I love the large tan tote with this combination. Leave your cardigan unbuttoned to follow the picture.

dark layers and leopard shoes

Those leopard-print shoes are such a good detail! The dark sweater and wide-leg trousers keep the rest simple, with a white layer showing at the neckline and hem.

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Try a chunky silver-tone bracelet and matching earrings if you want to follow the accessories here. The black bag lets the shoes have their moment.

blue shirt and draped stripes

I am obsessed with this blue shirt and white pants pairing. The striped sweater draped over the shoulders makes it even cuter.

Keep the shirt untucked and roll the sleeves to recreate this look. The white bag is a lovely match for the trousers.

olive and cream combinations

If you love olive green, there’s plenty to choose from in this collage. Cream trousers appear with cropped jackets, a loose long-sleeve top and a fitted button-front top.

The upper-right look is a favorite with its olive cap and white shirt under the jacket. Start with cream pants, then choose the olive piece you’d reach for most.

gray cardigan and burgundy accents

Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty gray cardigan outfit. I love how the burgundy shoulder bag matches the strappy flats.

The deep blue jeans have wide turned-up cuffs that show the shoes.

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Let a white tee peek out below your cardigan to try the same layered look.