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In a British winter, the real test of a capsule wardrobe is not what you wear but where it goes when it comes home wet. A considered drying routine protects fewer, better pieces from heat, haste and unnecessary washing.
A considered guide to the winter repairs that keep a capsule wardrobe working — from reheeling boots and darning knitwear to replacing buttons and rewaterproofing coats. The question is not whether repair is virtuous, but whether it is sensible.
Capsule wardrobes are usually drawn up as a run of outfits, yet daily life is really a run of washes. This is a calm, practical look at how British drying habits and wash cycles shape what a small wardrobe genuinely needs — including a workable number for everyday basics.