When I first started working in an office, I went a little crazy buying “work clothes” because I was afraid of wearing the same five looks over and over again. (We all know a person, right?)

I quickly found that even though I had a decent amount of work clothes, I kept reaching for the same couple of shirts, the same couple of pairs of pants – because I felt good in them, and I knew they worked. The other clothes, like the too-formal dresses I bought before I landed a job and the tops I bought online that didn’t quite fit right, sat in my closet.

This is part of why I find capsule wardrobes so fascinating – editing down your closet to just a couple of key pieces that you can wear with everything else. I feel like most of us already do this anyway, whether we know do it consciously or not. Plus, I feel like it simultaneously makes it easier to dress and makes you a little more adventurous and creative.

Here at CF, we’ve covered capsule wardrobes for school — here’s our spring capsule wardrobe to get you started. But what about those of you recent grads who are working full time? We got you too. Below is a spring capsule wardrobe for work.

Because most capsule wardrobes are seasonal, I focused on making this spring-focused (you’ll find tried-and-true florals and some sunny spring colors) but still neutral enough that you can wear almost anything with everything.

If you’re just starting out in the workforce or you’re building a better work wardrobe, starting with some key work wardrobe basics (like some of the pieces here in the capsule) will help you get started without breaking the bank too much. Also, don’t feel obligated to stick to just 17 pieces – this is just what I was thinking to get through 3 weeks to a month of work appropriate outfits. And feel free to throw in some uber-trendy pieces too!