And, for capsule wardrobe purposes, you’ll want to be able to mix and match, whether that means pairing your bikini top with a maxi skirt or wearing a one-piece as a bodysuit with shorts.

Catching Rays Tee A classic white tee is arguably the most important item in a capsule wardrobe. The Catching Rays Tee ($35) raises the bar for your girl's tees thanks to outdoor-ready construction.

But the capsule wardrobe concept has been around for decades. The term even merits its own relatively concise Wikipedia page, which credits the invention to Susie Faux who, in the 1970s, founded a ...

Creating a spring capsule wardrobe at Long Island boutiques Kailyn McKean, 23, of Nesconset, models a TandyWear capsule wardrobe in Commack: blazer, $99, jeans, $92, shirt, $35, shoes, $90.