Vogue published a “capsule wardrobe essentials” list last month.

As someone who writes about shopping and style for a living, here’s how many of these I actually own:

• loafers: 0

• everyday sneakers: 0

• black wool coat: 0

• white t-shirt: 0 (I’m a spiller)

• blue jeans: 1 pair

• knit dress: 0

• heeled boots: 2

• long sleeve tee: 0

• black leggings: 0

• black tailored trousers: 2

• button up shirt: 0

• leather jacket: 1

• flat boot: 1

• cardigan: 0

• cute bra for peekabo moments: 0 (i wish)

• lace trim skirt: 0

• layering turtleneck: 0

• two piece suit: 0

• minimalist earrings: a bunch!

• trench coat: 0

• crew neck sweater: 4

• polo (neck) sweater: 0

• straight black skirt: 0

• personalised pendant: 0

• tailored black blazer: 0

• sweatsuit: 0 (i have 2/3 separates)

• understated shades: 1

• invisible underwear: a bunch

• kitten heels: 2 (i’ve worn each once)

• striped sweater: 2

• statement flats (print or embellished): 0

• luxe socks: a few

• carryall tote: 1

• classic belts: 2

• watch: 0

• silk scarf: 0

• denim shirt: 0

• daytime black dress: 0

• black flat: 0

• evening bags: 4/5 small bags that i use day and night

• crossbody bag: 1

• tennis jewels: 1

My first question is “how is this so long?”. That’s a longer list than what I actually own and wear? I can’t help but notice how much I hate what the majority of this list looks on me.

TLDR: if you’re reading about “capsule wardrobe”, you’re most likely being sold to.