Colour pops, layers and keys as accessories: how to dress well while owning less

A black jacket and trousers can be given a personal touch with accessories like scarves and belts, or a pop of bright colour, as these models at Paris fashion week show. Photograph: Christian Vierig/Getty Images

Although Marie Kondo has admitted she has given up on tidying since having children, for many of us the appeal of a decluttered life and wardrobe endures.

Living with fewer clothes can be an adjustment. But, with a bit of insider knowledge and skill, a capsule wardrobe (one made up of a few simple, coordinated pieces that can be worn daily on rotation) can ensure you always have an appropriate outfit, no matter the occasion.