How to Build a Capsule Knitwear Wardrobe You'll Wear All Year Round!
There's a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from opening your wardrobe and knowing that everything in it works. No "I've got nothing to wear" moments. Just a considered edit of things you genuinely love, that go with each other, and that feel good every time you put them on.
At Porridge, we've built the entire collection around this principle. Every piece is designed to mix and match with every other, across colours and styles, so that however you combine them, it works. Here's how to think about building yours.
Start with a base layer you'll reach for every day
The Julia Alpaca Tank is the piece we'd start with. In Inky Blue or Whitehall White, it's the kind of top that earns its place in every outfit — under a blazer for work, tucked into wide-leg trousers at the weekend, or worn alone on a warm April evening when the temperature drops just enough to make you glad you grabbed a knit.
Alpaca is lighter than cashmere, with a beautiful drape that sits more fluidly. It's the reason the Julia works as a true year-round piece, not just something you reach for in November.
Add a layer that does real work
A cardigan is the most versatile thing in your wardrobe, and the Gerry Alpaca Cardigan in Inky Blue or Whitehall White is designed to prove it. Our slightly cropped fit means it sits beautifully over dresses and midi skirts without adding bulk — a detail our customers tell us makes all the difference.
If you're building a capsule, the Gerry is the piece that ties everything together. Wear it open over the Julia Tank for an effortless tonal look, or button it up on its own as a lightweight top on a spring afternoon. The alpaca yarn means it travels exceptionally well too — no pilling, no creasing, no effort.
Introduce a colour that lifts everything
Our Lucy Cashmere Cardigan in Peonie Pink earns its place in your wardrobe. Capsule doesn't mean monochrome — it means choosing your colour intentionally. Peonie Pink is the kind of shade that works with navy, white, camel and grey without trying, which is exactly why we chose it.
The Lucy is made with Grade A cashmere and wool — softer than you expect, and more durable than you'd imagine. It's the piece you'll find yourself wearing on a chilly May morning when the weather can't quite make its mind up, thrown over a white shirt or paired back with the white Julia Tank underneath.
Invest in one piece that anchors the whole wardrobe
The Rebecca Jacket in Double Decker Red is that piece. Bold enough to be the focal point of any outfit, but cut and coloured with enough intention that it works with everything else in the Porridge collection — and most things in your existing wardrobe too.
A red jacket sounds like a statement, but worn with the right foundation pieces it becomes one of the most practical things you own. Over the Julia Tank in white, it's sharp. Over the Gerry Cardigan in blue, it's layered and considered. On its own with white jeans, it does all the talking.
The capsule in practice
The beauty of building a wardrobe this way is that just four pieces become twelve outfits without any effort. That's the Porridge philosophy — buy less, but buy with intention. Every colour and style in our collection is designed to work together, so you're never left with something that only goes with one thing.
All pieces are available now at porridgeknitwear.co.uk.
Porridge Knitwear is a British luxury knitwear brand made from Grade A cashmere and certified responsible alpaca. Free delivery on orders over £100.