Capsule wardrobe

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/capsule-wardrobe

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core tenets?Emphasis on timelessness, quality, versatility, and a cohesive color palette
2. What is the socio-economic impact?Promotes mindful consumption, reduces financial outlay, and minimizes environmental footprint
3. Why do people choose a capsule wardrobe instead of buying lots of clothes?It helps people by making choosing clothes easier, saving money, and reducing waste. Fewer clothes mean less shopping and less clutter.
4. How can a capsule wardrobe help the planet?Because it uses fewer clothes, it cuts down on water, energy, and waste that come from making and throwing away clothes. This keeps the Earth cleaner.

Conscious Consumption: Making deliberate choices about purchases, considering ethical and environmental impacts.
Fast Fashion: Inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends.
Cost Per Wear: A calculation of an item's price divided by the number of times it is worn, indicating value.