The strongest capsule wardrobes are built around repeatable excellence. A few disciplined shirts, one or two dependable trousers, strong belts, refined eyewear, and a fragrance wardrobe often outperform a closet full of undirected purchases.
The question is not how many items you own, but how many of them are good enough to be worn repeatedly in visible settings.
Luxury becomes more apparent when every category is solved rather than overloaded.