@coronafashionista so it’s just finding the right things to invest in - definitely worth spending time working out what your style is and what suits you, what you enjoy wearing.
So as an example. I went through a similar process - I’d looked at my clothes and what I enjoyed wearing, what I got compliments on/felt good in. And also looked through pictures (can be easier to tell what looks nice!) From there I pretty much identified what colours, styles suited. I found brands I liked and did those types of clothes. For me, its often high waisted slim jeans with a jumper in winter or blouse in summer - quite basic as a uniform but the jumper or blouse will always be interesting - either a great colour, big shoulders, or frilly, or patterned - fun to wear and I get compliments on what I’m wearing quite often. I also have some summery outfits for when it’s too hot for jeans, mostly dresses, but not too many. Most of my money goes on jeans and tops as these are worn about 10 months of the year.
Once I knew what I liked, I identified stuff I wanted to buy - mostly stuff I really loved although some good quality plain underwear, vests etc too. I also got some good pairs of shoes/boots - previously had basic high street ones so invested in a couple of boots, couple of work shoes and casual shoes over a period of a few months. And same for bags - I only have a couple I really use but I like them.
I don’t really have a capsule wardrobe as I like a variety and change my style a bit day to day, but I only buy things of decent quality that I really like and will keep.