How To Create Your Own Alternative Capsule Wardrobe - Elegance with and Edge | Half of Carla

[@shiryoaoii]

Finally a capsule wardrobe video where not all clothes are muted browns and beiges and mom jeans with a little bit of black or white sprinkled on top! I always wanted to create my own capsule wardrobe, just because I'm getting overwhelmed by the sheer amount of clothes I own, but since I dress similarly to you, I always struggled with the "have this plain piece match all of your other plain pieces" and what to do with all my band tees. This was some really good advice and I'm really excited to start putting it into action right away!

[@debbiew7496]

This is the one I have been waiting for Carla! Thank you. By selecting a mixture of basics (tops with different necklines/sleeve lengths, jeans and blazer) and showstopper pieces with different prints, sheens, fabric weights and garment shapes, you created a masterful capsule that no one would get bored with. I loved that you took the time to film the combos with footwear and accessories to demonstrate the capsule's versatility. I am INSPIRED! I am up for all the suggestions you made for further videos on this topic. Wooo!!

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you so much Debbie!! I’m so glad you liked it!! Xxx

[@LifeByLyric]

Half of this being dupes of things I already own 😍 this is what I needed. I hate the usual capsule wardrobe. It’s not for us goths.

[@nazhopkins5825]

I've sadly had other people tell me what to wear most of my life, like 33 years of it. If i wore what i wanted i was labelled a devil worshipper because urban/gothic feminine is my style. Now I can finally wear what I want but have no clue how to build a wardrobe so this helped a lot thank you!

[@poison213]

I am so sorry that you went through that for 33 years. That is a very long time. As a Christian who is interested and wears such clothing, you are not a devil worshipper and you should dress the way you want to

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

Yes I feel your pain, I had this when I was younger. Loved ones used to police my clothes even in adulthood! I think they were trying to attempt to mold me into something I wasn't.

[@nazhopkins5825]

@poison213 Yeah, moving away from those toxic people has changed more than just my dress sense, but it's amazing how much wearing what you want can make you feel better.

[@nazhopkins5825]

@Sarah-gf9ed definitely has to be an insecurity of theirs.

[@poison213]

@@nazhopkins5825 that's true :))

[@JossBailey-v5c]

To me, this is the best styling video on KZbin. I’d love to see more.

[@sallyversace]

This was extremely helpful and I love the idea of "decaf goth", I feel like that fits my style more than regular goth. Also glad I stayed til the end for the bloopers.

[@Casey-ql5xg]

I’m 28 and feel like I’m just now coming into my own in terms of fashion. It’s sort of a weird time, but I’ve basically worn what I thought was “acceptable” or what my parents didn’t say “no” or “haha” too. So now I’m alternative!

[@editorkoya]

This is me at 25!! I've been slowly understanding what sort of clothes I'd like to wear now! Good luck to you!

[@thepoutingpensioner9184]

Carla, I loved this. I liked how you showed the interchange of items for the life you lead. I’m a 73 yo granny btw but totally related to what you put together, which I could tone down for the life I lead. Thank you. More of the same in a few months please, Mary.

[@heathereton5582]

I wear so much black, that the security guards at my workplace, sing the theme to the Addams Family, when I walk by. 😂 I would like to see your different harnesses and how you’d style them with different outfits. ❤

[@buniversum1110]

Great video. Love the respectful and considered approach you have to everything. Just wanted to throw in the second hand option. I went from a size 12/14 to 6/8 last year. I sold my entire old wardrobe on Vinted and used the money to buy a new one on Vinted. So much fun. Really good quality items in great condition and you can try out new things etc Highly recommended

[@HalfofCarla]

I WISH we had vinted in Ireland!!! We only have depop ans it’s a nightmare! I’m so here for second hand/thrift/hand me downs/chairing shop purchases 🖤🖤🖤

[@Lee_1964]

this was so wonderful. I cant wait to lose my weight and move away from my large colorful kaftans. So over this look that has taken over the past two decades. I just love this capsule approach . i can start visualizing my future pieces . bless you Carla 😍

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you Lee-Anne xx

[@spaghettisawce5973]

I have a leopard print top similar to that someone thrifted for me as a joke and I actually love it but couldn’t think how to style it,and I come across this! Yay!

[@HalfofCarla]

Yeay!! That makes me so happy to hear, leopard print for the win!! 🙌🏼

[@acdc.rocks88]

Yes please show us a capsule wardrobe for autumn and winter, maybe even specifc to the holidays like christmas.

[@Mel.ani.N]

Reminds me of how I used to dress before weight gain. Love the way you just own it!

[@KACn5582]

Amazing. I am not a capsule wardrobe kind of person but the sheer number of outfits you made and the different looks was impressive!

[@HalfofCarla]

Thanks so much Kim ❤️‍🔥

[@Tess78uk]

As a 40smthg grunger, I really enjoyed this! I regularly trawl Pinterest for grunge, whimsy goth and boho outfits, and then take inspiration from each, but have to work out how to adapt ideas for my age and lifestyle. I especially love grunge as exemplified by Kurt Cobain, and some elements of 90s minimalism too. I have Cobain’s colouring so muted summer or stormy colours look best on me, rather than black. My favourite look at the moment is a bias cut slip maxi dress, layered over a jumper for daytime. And over a stretch top, with a black waistcoat and leather jacket for a night out. Always with biker boots. You can also put a jumper over slip dresses and it looks like a skirt. I wish there were more people sharing ideas for ‘grown up’ interpretations of Alt fashion styles. It’s not like we lose all sense of individuality as we age. The videos out there focusing on ‘how not to look frumpy’ are such a depressing marker for how low the bar is set for women over 40. Can we not aspire to continue to express ourselves at whatever age we are?

[@kimbechong]

This was perfect for me. I love to straddle the balance between dark/intimidating/alt and clean/minimal/mature. Great tips!

[@northwinds8]

You look amazing in all of the outfits Cara, embrace and celebrate your achievements everyday xx

[@megandina1881]

Wow! You've really got an eye for style! I feel so lost in my identity and so disconnected from fashion. Your video has helped though it's given me loads of ideas thank you 😊

[@HalfofCarla]

Music to my ears, thank you Megan xx

[@Suupercat]

I think you’ve nailed it! Been trying to find an alt capsule wardrobe vid for ages and here you are. Thank fudge I found you! Amazing! Thank you!

[@IdaWhispers]

black is my color for sure! 🖤

[@kitten0331]

I finally discovered my personal style and this video helped me figure out what pieces I'd like to have in my capsule wardrobe. Thank you so much for this video!

[@wildhoney32]

Loved the bloopers at the end! I’m LOVING these fashion videos. Great mix of everything. It all looked great on you. There’s a lot of versatility in what you showed and the wheels are already spinning of how I can tailor this to what I own. Thanks!

[@escherita]

Excellent, well curated capsule.

[@soniapowell4459]

Decaf goth. I love it.

[@espressogoblin]

I love this video! Great style

[@leeedwards1172]

I know this video is a few months old but I keep coming back to it because it was *exactly* what I was looking for. Now that it's getting colder I'd LOVE to see a winter version! Thanks for all you do

[@HalfofCarla]

I will definitely do one, thank you so much for your feedback. I’m so glad you like it 🖤🖤🖤

[@vickiemendoza9252]

What a fun video! well done! I loved the dress you had on in the video, the sleeves were so feminine. XX

[@bethbrock7715]

I love capsule wardrobes - and loved seeing the different outfits, on! It was very helpful - thank you!

[@genabrown8740]

Loved the video!! Looking forward to you doing all the seasons ❤❤❤

[@juliahaighwood5645]

I Love your wardrobe. I am daring and playing with my fashion more after a fundamental personality shift. When you called it a grown up goth 😂 I really liked that! I don’t have the same items but similar things and will try to combine a little different aspiring your capsule ❤ the leopard flare trousers are so 😱💥🙏 though 😍 Lovely to find some good alternative/ more rock fashion videos that are helpful ❤️‍🔥thanks!

[@kaitlinlenhart8429]

Carla, you are so good at what you do. Thank you for another wonderful video. 🖤

[@emiliahalstead49]

Wonderful!!! So much fun. ❤❤❤ Thank you, Carla!

[@kadysousa5678]

This is great! This is the first time I found your channel and I’m so glad I did. I would always buy whatever fit that I thought looked cute at thrift stores, I never thought about how it would actually fit in with everything else. So now most of my stuff is items that only look good with one other thing. I am definitely doing to start looking at my wardrobe as a whole and how much more I can utilize the individual items

[@geraldink.wolfalbancubillo3725]

omg I love the video ! The list in the description is perfect

[@elisefuscarino7806]

Daayyyyum Carla serving all the alt lewks 🔥🤘 I'm very much looking forward to building my new dream wardrobe one day. Your content always inspires me to keep moving forward on my journey. Thanks!

[@shannonflanigan6408]

Such a fun helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I can imagine this one took an incredible amount of time to put together. I love the capsule wardrobe idea. Especially for travel I always struggle with how to put outfits together when suitcase space is an issue. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Can't wait to build a new wardrobe when I reach my goal weight. 🖤

[@ainey2112]

Perfection, as always! 🖤

[@biohazardousjazzy6118]

Great video I’d love to see some kind of series for capsule wardrobe outfit ideas! 🖤🖤

[@annag3338]

This is amazing! I already saw so many capsule wardrobe videos but none with this nice and edgy alternative touch! love it

[@Itsmilliemunchkin]

Showing all the possible outfit variations were so helpful! That’s what I need when watching these videos 🫶🏻

[@HalfofCarla]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tinjoes1]

Thank you Carla for the incredible hard work you have put into this video, i have different shape and style from you but still got a load of useful information and tips from it, you have amazing style and talent, huge congratulations on a wonderful video 💗(Joanne)

[@Soaring_Seajay]

Love this video and your style! My favorite work outfit was a magenta button-down top, black pants and leopard ballet flats. I just thought it was so cool, lol I would love for you to style me, but alas I live in Hades (Florida in US) and basically live in a tank top and shorts 90% of the year. I am jealous you can wear a jacket at the start of your summer, or even pants- I can’t even do that in winter a lot of the time. 😂 I would love suggestions on knowing what looks good on you. Knowing what colors really work, suit your body type, etc. I’ve seen other videos but they were so complicated. ❤❤

[@PsychoMagnet90]

Very useful video, thank you!

[@myloveishellsorun]

I have been looking for a video like this for years. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@dark.and.planty]

Oh a summer one would be so awesome!

[@patriciacroteau6418]

Love the wardrobe. Much more my style than most capsules. I have about half the things and will look into adapting it to age 67.

[@marianhill5801]

Great video Carla 🖤

[@ElaineHeeringa]

Really enjoyed this video. I'm not big into fashion, but the basic ideas that you shared have given me some ideas to change my wardrobe so it's easier to mix and match and not have to worry about it. Thank you. A seasonal wardrobe video might be great for those of us that have little fashion sense

[@HalfofCarla]

Thanks Elaine, I’m so glad you liked it xx

[@kelseyakeith]

I need the winter version!!

[@CharsChronicles]

Amazing video omg! ❤🎉

[@tinacatswhiskers]

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou for this!! Rock chic here wrong side of 50,piled the weight on and lost my way a bit .😢. Now losing the weight and found this video absolutely PERFECT for me ❤,so inspiring! Please keep it up,I need to watch all your other videos now 😊xx

[@Tams842]

Really love this. Thanks for the ideas

[@dark.and.planty]

I feel like this video was made for me lol 🖤 You described my ideal wardrobe/style!

[@Ana-fy5fv]

Great video ! I would love to see how you a capsule wardrobe and other seasons.

[@KrastanSamansan]

Wow I’m impressed!

[@lyndafitzgibbon6393]

Great ideas Carla 🖤🩶🖤

[@evelin.caprirolo8]

Great video.❤❤❤

[@cyndhar4841]

I enjoyed this!...and all your videos❤

[@christinacroisant]

Haha. Love the bloopers 🖤

[@pushyvegancara8659]

Thank you soo much for this video! Would love to see your summer wardrobe as well 😍

[@lalalaa56]

this is so helpful! Thank you so much

[@HalfofCarla]

So glad you like it xx

[@deborahgraham4336]

Thank you for this video. I like the capsule wardrobe idea but most of the videos on the topic are way to sedate for me. I'm 52 and have recently been ill so I've gained a bit of weight. Most of the things you suggest wouldn't work for me right now but they've given me some great ideas. As well, because of my age my aesthetic is a bit more 80's and 90's Rock'n'Roll. I'd go for a long skirt with a high slit at the side and rather than including boots with platforms would opt for thigh high boots without a heel. ... and of course I have the biker jacket and a black blazer. Once again, thank you for putting this together. It's good to see a capsule wardrobe I can relate to.

[@HalfofCarla]

Thanks so much Deborah. And that's really what it's all about isn't it, adapting to your style so it works for you xx

[@Tiffany_55]

🖤🖤🖤 I must say I am impressed with the effort you put forth in this video. I appreciate that you actually showed examples on you and the combinations + how they’re interchangeable instead of just talking about it! 👏🏼

[@lizparker88]

Nice video. Not sure I agree with the idea that wearing a band T-shirt to their own gig is always a faux pas. I used to think that when I was younger but now I think it depends on the band or the artist. I was at a morrissey gig the other day and literally 90% of the crowd were wearing morrissey or smiths shirts. I wore a morrissey tank top there as well and in the past I would never do that but it felt nice to be a part of something. I definitely have an alternative style like yours and I call myself a lazy goth, meaning I love the style but I'm often too lazy to do all the makeup and accessories. I do prefer pops of color like teal, acid green and hot pink within the black, so I would sub that in instead of the leopard print. Btw I actually wore a short dress for the first time in public the other day at the hotel cafe when I was there for the Morrissey gig. Still have about 10 pounds to lose but it was nice to be able to do that. Thanks for the video Carla, really enjoy all your fashion content.

[@lisa.hernandezzz]

I absolutely love this video!! I am alt at heart! I am all about the black and faux leather. You do this style so well! Your explanations and examples are sooo good!! 😍😍 Ughhh.. my heart… i may need to go buy some things… 😂 Question: Could you show at some point how you tie your open/over shirt/blouse with putting the waist belt with it? Like do you tuck that under the belt to hold it? Hope that makes sense ☺️

[@lisa.hernandezzz]

Upon rewatching.. i see the tied top over the dress is just tied above the belt 😊. Do you have a specific way to tie that top up that doesn’t fall out? If i do things like that i always seem to have to redo the tie somehow. I just havent found a great way to not have to fuss with it periodically

[@kyte.the.adventurer9748]

Love this ❤ I'm not a skirt girl and have short think legs so what works for that. Oh and if I'm going to see a band I'm wearing that bands shirt lol 😂 thank you for this video. I'm trying to re new my wardrobe at 40 and it's not easy when fashion and body isn't what it was. I'm also not into dresses you look so fab and done well after weight loss.

[@Swirleyful]

I love this, thank you so much! But ever since finding out in a warm spring I'm lost... How do we do this not in black?!?

[@serriak2221]

❤love that you show you in these. I never did capsule case I though it was limiting. Not you. Thank you. Finally an edgy romantic person suggesting outfits. you are a breath of fresh air thank you.❤ Do you do fashion trends from your perspective?

[@lisamannion8178]

Really interesting. Thank you.

[@sirenamber]

This was really helpful! How could I pull this look off in a wetter climate and/or colder time of year?

[@HalfofCarla]

I will do an update xx

[@annan3904]

This drove it home how I have let myself go for DECADES!!! I even had a little cry. Once upon a time I used to make a daily effort in both clothes & makeup. I refuse to buy clothes because I feel 'dumpy' in anything and then feel worse because I bought it because I had to. I stress when I have to go out and try my best with the few things I feel attractive in. I always look unkept 😔 My summer wardrobe is adequate but I just look and feel so big in winter clothes and am JUST making my way through Australian winter like I do every year so as of today, I have to drop my negative attitude toward myself, plan my clothes, accessories and make-up the night before, put on happy face and be the best me ... I cant believe Ive been in a funk soooooooo long. Thank you Carla. You you truly touch and inspire in ways you may never have thought of 💞

[@noddygirl]

I just bought a TON of shirts, sweaters, pants, belts, purses, boots, sandals and even a dress from Temu. Im so excited forvthe package to come! And this is literally how all the pieces i bought work. They can all be interchanged with each other.

[@MarieLifeInWords]

Loved the video, I'm taking advice for the future me 40 kilos to go😂 Love your sense of humour, I can't name 3 Iron Maiden songs😅❤❤❤

[@mafish7962]

I just realised that I don’t have a style, I just buy things that fit and don’t look too bad! I’m down 44 lbs and I’m so looking forward to being able to experiment with clothes from all of the shops and buy all of the things!! At present, I find it stressful shopping for a bigger figure , size 20/22, with few shops catering for plus size, and if they do, the larger sizes have sold out! I love the idea of a capsule wardrobe, and this may be the way forward as I loose more weight and not waiting for the end goal, any ideas or tips would be appreciated? Have a great week, Laura ❤❤❤

[@eunicee999]

I like the concept of this. But for me, there isn’t too much variety. I love wearing mesh layered with things and having special pieces like vintage lip service.. I guess that’s why I have so many different options where it gets overwhelming. That’s why this capsule is so interesting to me

[@yungveggiee8762]

please do more fashion content

[@HalfofCarla]

One coming tonight !!!!

[@annl5200]

I think that I just found my tribe!

[@MollieandDollies]

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[@indigodande4345]

7:34

[@VoidStone]

tfw you go to look at a video for advice on putting together a gothic wardrobe and it starts with mentioning goal weight and the implication that fashion is something you only get to enjoy once you are a certain body size 😐

[@kbarb1000]

I feel this way about fashion, my whole life I have just tried to hide my body, what I want is to be stylish and elegant, with a fabulous chic wardrobe. Oh and heels.......sigh!!!