Tabitha Simmons believes that cultivating a capsule edit begins with knowing what works for you and your lifestyle. Take great, reliable workwear. “Sometimes, the starting point might be a shoe or a piece I love, but it still has to feel like it belongs to her world. The best looks feel personal...” For model Neelam Gill, that translates into a beautiful FENDI riff on a skirt suit that feels at once easy and ready to meet whatever the day brings.

Morning routines are simpler with flexible styles. And to spot them, Tabitha’s first consideration is the silhouette. “If the shape is right, you’re already halfway there.” After that, it’s texture, material and colour. Take the time and you’ll end up with pieces that you can rely on over again, that begin to feel like an extension of you. A tailored leather jacket, do-it-all denim and the ultimate white shirt: these are the hallmarks of a hard-working wardrobe that you can put your sartorial stamp on.

The knack of effortless off-duty dressing? Preference “great materials and quality, thoughtful construction, and simplicity,” says the expert stylist – and good style comes into its own. When in doubt, lean into a tried-and-true combination of tailored and relaxed elements to layer pieces together. On Neelam, a timeless Isabel Marant jacket in tactile bouclé hits the sweet spot paired with laidback denim, creating a look with true staying power.

Ultimately, the litmus test of a capsule look is whether it makes you feel good. Dressing then becomes intuitive. “When a look is right, you can feel it immediately. The woman looks comfortable in herself. She's not adjusting or questioning it. The clothes support her rather than overpowering her.” For evening, Neelam’s curation rises to the occasion in the form of a timeless silhouette from Stella McCartney, recast through brilliant colour and light-catching embellishment. Here, mindful dressing becomes memorable.