Make NEW Outfits from OLD Clothes - Shop Your Closet: Menswear Inspiration

[@elizabethb3994]

I loved the menswear inspiration. As I am finding my style again in my 40s, I realize that I love to wear elevated but casual masculine tailored looks, mixed with chunky and eclectic jewelry (think Murano glass rings). The difference is I love color, but I can still mix and match my pieces because they are mostly in the fall color palette. BTW getting a color analysis gave me a new sense of confidence in my wardrobe, as well as what I don't choose to bring into it.

[@elisemartindale1283]

Alyssa! I watched this video in the morning and was inspired to pull out my green tailored trousers, which I dont wear often, and pair them with a cotton tee and open toed espadrilles, all of which I wouldn’t have put together without you. At lunch I received a “coolest pants of the day” compliment from the waiter! Made my day. ❤

[@susanhigh3978]

I love watching your process for putting outfits together. It helps me in creating my own outfits.

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

Yes! Love to hear that! xx

[@karelmillard9854]

Agreed

[@Karen-ed3tc]

This has to be one of my favourites! So well done! Thank you 🙏

[@luluandmeow]

I love watching shop your closet videos and also those when you copy celebrity outfits

[@reneemarais431]

Just a tiny suggestion. Switch up the button on the cream trousers to one that is the same colour as the trousers. The brown button limits it and the eye goes to the button regardless of what you style with it.

[@boodoglover]

OMG those pics with the old classic men remind me SO much of what my Dad wore in the pictures when he was young! I love the classics!

[@robynperrycoe7659]

Rocking it with the blazer and scarf additions! I love it when you surprise yourself. And the menswear angle is right en pointe.

[@tanyac9910]

Thanks for talking it through with us. It really helps to hear your thought process and see that the outfit comes together gradually, not just on the first try!

[@maryfitzpatrick3252]

Black tee, tailored white trousers, short heeled sling backs nice twist on classic. SO me, with shoes being the tweek. Great tip ❤

[@mrvy]

Love the inspiration, totally adore the Indianna looks, also reminds me a little of old banana republic safari looks

[@anitaclemens2609]

Yes, I love this menswear inspired look. I think I naturally gravitate to this kind of look. Thank you.

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Always been a fan of Diane Keaton who borrows from the boys in her own unique way.

[@FluffyCornKid]

I follow many fashion-leading KZbinrs, and you are the best. Thanks for the spot-on style suggestions as I love fashion and creating outfits that work to the last detail. And, your joyful energy is a pleasure to watch.

[@susanlarkin3790]

Watching your process as you decide what proportions, shoes, etc. to use for each outfit is very helpful! You are a pro!

[@IsabellaVonWillebrand]

I absolutely ADORE the androgenous look, I implement it in my everyday life, it's ny favorite and I'd love to see more ideas from you

[@susanalsembach6026]

Love watching your videos with my morning coffee, So many great ideas especially the Indiana Jones :) that I’ll be trying out loved the scarf tie, looked amazing :)

[@pollydrew1625]

Perfect video...mood board, you working out combinations. I've shared your channel with my fav second hand store in Denver and they are all fans too. Keep it up!!! Thank you.

[@suzannemcguinness2502]

I just bought my first "thrifted" clothes item. I'm very happy and inspired by your thrifting videos. I live in Ireland but managed to get a Daks Lined Wool Blazer for $35. Thank you for inspiring me! 💕

[@1lifewanderlust]

This video and inspo literally defines my style! I’ve always gravitated towards the polished look of menswear. Thanks for showing the mix of masculine and feminine energy in the looks!

[@lesleygiesbrecht7340]

Thanks for another great video. Although this is not my particular style, I really appreciate how you talk us through what does and does not work. An example your last look, with white tailored pants, button up shirt and blazer. I knew it was not quite right, but would not have been able to say what it was. You changed the shoe and suddenly it was obvious! It comes naturally to you, but not to all of us. Just so you know, I refer to your advice so often. I am finding now I am retired and my lifestyle has changed, (more casual) I have struggled to redefine my style. You help so much. Thank you

[@ashlynnkaplan680]

I absolutely love everything about this video! Truly do. You gave me so many excellent ideas for pieces I have that are still fitting me through maternity this summer. And the things I’m finding are more comfortable than my traditional wardrobe. I love this more masculine style/silhouettes with feminine touches. I’m finding this it’s just exactly what I like. Summer is a time when women tend to dress much more feminine and it’s just not quite me. I already feel very feminine being pregnant. I have found that not curling my hair with a hot iron, and just leaving it. A little undone and air dried is the perfect touch to this kind of style. When you’re wearing more structured pieces, the hair style itself can tone the outfit down, especially if you like to wear more fancy pieces! this has completely changed my look and it’s so much more convenient and time saving!

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

I love to hear this! I hope your pregnancy is going well and I'm so glad this has helped you feel more yourself!

[@melaniemcneil407]

These very simple lines reflect how I like to dress. Thanks. I always love Shop Your Closet.

[@sharonbrinders1224]

Love the scarf around the neck, makes such a difference. Thank you Alyssa.

[@minnesotamiki]

Love Shop Your Closet videos - yay! That last look is😍👌🏽

[@StyleisMoreThanFashion]

Oe! I'm going to try this kind of scarf tie, and I really enjoyed the tailoring + different type of inspiration, thanks!

[@Kay-hr8xv]

I seriously love menswear so so much, so this video was extremely helpful and relevant! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us and inspiring us to be more creative 😊

[@deniseoates7147]

This is such a great subject because I have loss count on how many times I have looked at a menswear runway or seen a picture and thought that I would wear that look. I love how you grab stuff that not necessarily an item off the men's rack but that gave the same impression in your styling. I miss seeing kitty and she really getting her camera time in like back when she would be hanging out on the windowsill. Thanks for sharing and blessings to you and all in the days to come.

[@33Jenesis]

I like men’s wear styling; clean, reverse triangle, neutral. I also like girly styling; ruffle, puff sleeve, chiffon.

[@chirpchirp8011]

Hi Apollo! Great to see you. Alyssa, thank you for your great ideas! Have a great week. 😊

[@jam_is_jammin]

It’s not Indiana Jones without the hat and the mission. 😂 Great video.

[@carolannburrell2637]

Agree with others - love watching your process. And your surprize when something unexpected works. A fun and educational idea for a future video is to go back to some of your previous outfits and see how they have stood the test of time (or not), and what you might change (or not) to make them current.

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

great suggestion! xx

[@tinajoneswilliams4253]

It never occurred to me to pay any attention to what menswear was up to. But with my height, stature, and one of my style elements, it makes total sense. Thanks for this. Xoxo

[@lynnebarren2410]

I'm a tall girrrl too, who has always loved menswear since selling it.....often superior quality to womenswear at same price

[@nbnugget]

Thank you for another inspirational video! I have a formal wedding to attend this summer. I am determined (excited even maybe? Lol) to forgo the easy but uninspired buying of a dress and shoes solely for the occasion. I will be making a look - all from my closet - grounded in some favourite black flowy trousers. Thank you for the continued great content and the lesson of style born of building a closet of classic, quality clothing that makes me feel my best. I continue to admire your stylish creativity, Carolyn

[@divinemiss4284]

Love this men"s wear inspiration. I enjoy mixing masculine and feminine aspects to outfits. Well done, lets see this again sometime.

[@LockedinAHazee]

I always draw inspiration from womenswear and change the silhouette to make it more masculine. It can be elegant if done right. It keeps the look of menswear from being dull. Also, in terms of colors, I look at birds. They have the most natural and interesting color combination that work surprisingly.

[@jl82714]

This is my favorite way to dress and I have no clue how to do this with my own closet - haha. Love this video and listening to you talk it out is SO helpful for identifying the elements of style!

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

oooh love to hear that!

[@janicevin4207]

I discovered men's pants fit me much better than women's.... I love the more minimalist and structured look of men's wear and now regularly investigate the men's section when thrifting or visiting regular stores....

[@jessmcg4438]

Thank you for walking through what wasn't working and why and what to do differently. That is so helpful. I love menswear so these were winning looks for me.

[@sarahborders2348]

These are my favorite videos of yours! I've watched them all! Please do them more often!!!

[@karinefrommontreal]

Im watching you with my 2 daughters and they are in love with your beautiful cat!!❤Great video love these serie!! Bonne fete du Canada🇨🇦

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

ahhh thank you so much Karine! Bonne fete du Canada! xx

[@nehagoswami2019]

I love all the looks but last one is by far my favorite 😘.

[@nmonamun]

Omg I loved ALL those looks! Those are my style and I didn’t realize before the elements of the “masculine” styling I was pulling when I create outfits. So fun to realize. Thanks for showing how to tie the scarf- I struggle with that. Wonderful and helpful content as always!!

[@Ivymoon]

Live those style share to us! Cause even though I don't have those garment pieces. It instantly reminds that Black sweater vest , at least I ad a light jacket for evening when it gets chill. Thanks Alyssa for those quick reminders

[@Ivymoon]

Love your combinations of blue and beige. Suddenly our temperate in south California is about ,90 to 100 degrees around. So is well the southern border City Baja California that a jacket is a heavy structure. I add a black vest. And at least Sean's more polish work for a lunch Sunday @ a restaurant. I love your color ideas that you suggest to finish the day gathering with friends❤

[@christinebrooker5050]

Love the mens wear inspiration! What a good idea. The men watching this will love it too. Thank you.

[@mariaweitz1275]

I love your videos, very inspiring. That app OpenWardrobe is a total game changer for me. Thank you for suggesting it. I’ve been trapped in a cycle of shopping on and off for years. This app has given me a fashion job to do instead of scrolling for the next new thing. Loading my closet and accessories into the app has fun. It’s still a work in progress but the process is showing me the things in my closet that I love. Making outfits from the clothes I already own has never been easier for me. Being able to save them is amazing. I knew I liked my clothes before, but would often get stuck coming up with new combos. I’m in love with my closet now thanks to the app. Thanks again!

[@kathysteele3071]

LOVED the menswear video!! I especially appreciate you sharing the reasons things work or don’t! I still want to buy stuff, but more and more I see you taking things from your closet and it motivates me to do the same 😉

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

love to hear this!

[@sharonhansen2935]

This is so up my alley. I still haven't figured out my 3 words but menswear inspired is something I look for and feel comfortable with. I love the way you describe masculine and feminine contrasts. Also up my alley. Thanks for the great video!

[@Christianwomenspodcast]

Girl that blue blazer and blue shirt is a look of my dreams

[@Dittygirl89]

I loved how you explained the looks. This is totally up my alley, so I was taking mental notes and tried to pair the looks with my wardrobe :)

[@sandihunter1260]

Thanks for showing how to tie that scarf. I have one that size and never new how to tie it. Today I am going out and wearing my black tee, cream pants and either black flats or white sneakers. So fun.

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

oooh my pleasure xx

[@eccentricviewingsnoidiotsa554]

I’ve loved menswear and used this kind of inspo in my clothing my whole adult life. However, now I’m in my 40s and realized I need to level it up from the boyish way I used to dress. Plus people started asking me if I’m trans when that got mainstream, which I am NOT! Love being a woman. Got to find that nice balance of fem/masc and put a little effort into making more polished looks now. Thanks for all the inspo on your channel. This video especially helped.

[@traceyjennings4361]

Love seeing you play in your closet even though my style is more relaxed and boho… That tweaking to get the right balance is so relatable!

[@GG-gn9ei]

Love love love!!! Hair up with last outfit! Looks younger and playful otherwise to heavy up top IMO 😊❤

[@plarsen2654]

Yay! Wonderful fashion styling and sense of humor...😊

[@cjack-caldeira3363]

This is totally up my style alley. Love the looks but that blue blazer?!?! … it’s fab!!!

[@carriehodges6566]

I wish our weather allowed such beautiful structure. Our comfort index yesterday was 112. Tucking in a long sleeve shirt would be torture. I find summer the ultimate dressing challenge. A belt is about the only viable option for a layer 😀. Your videos are just so informative even when I have to wait for months to try out a look!

[@annagrandone503]

Loved it ALL! Probably one of my favorites! Thank you for putting this together

[@veronikabursic605]

Amazing one!!! A lot of high quality inspo 👌🏼🥰🥂

[@katem3961]

I am so shocked, Alyssa! I absolutely loved these inspirational outfits so much. The Indiana inspired outfit was amazing. Also, when you created the outfit with the loafers at the beginning of the video, I could not believe the change in the overall styling, just by adding the neck scarf, beautiful. Now, I have to say, the walk through by the most handsome man of them all...Apollo. What a gorgeous big boy he is now. I would very much like more of these inspired videos. Sending ❤ from a very chilly Western Australia.

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

haha he is the most handsome of them all xx big hugs from Canada!

[@latishacampbell5764]

The Styling in this video really resonate with me since I have a more "masculine" style. Nice outfits.

[@iciherz]

Very inspiring! And with every video of you I seem to understand a little bit better what all that means that you are talking about. And love to see Apollo walking by! 🥰

[@BridgeOfLifeStudio]

I loved diving into the menswear inspiration. Also like it when you talk through your outfits and thought process 😊

[@christianegrimard6555]

Love it Alyssa …the last look with the scarf very lovely and yes I like man inspiration…I don’t know if you floolow Emily Weahltly I think you will like her. Thank’s again I like when you play creative game each time I’m impress❤️

[@barbarareeves8754]

Hi Alyssa, thank you so much for another great video. I'm in some kind of transition in my style lately and I found your work is so inspiring! My favourite is your video few weeks ago with your 2+2 formula. It's actually very surprising. I didn't think it would work but it does so well every single time. It's my go to rule nearly every day now, and I never heard about that before. You are pure genius 😊. Thank you so much for your hard work it is helping me in a big way!!! ❤

[@jonnapeters4673]

Always my favourite series on your channel and beautifully done

[@megandorin4859]

Alyssa! This could be your best work yet! Love this video and the looks so much xx

[@maryannjordan317]

1st look: definitely not the loafers. Too masculine. 2nd shoe:👍👍right on! Love the theme of this video Alyssa! For me, the feminine touch doing this style makes all the difference. After all, we are women!

[@michelevanessen1539]

I've always thrifted the men's and boys section. Their clothes are usually MUCH better made. A soft worn-in cotton button down with a tank top under is my summer uniform. Love your borrowed from the boys styling ideas Alyssa! 🤍 🧢 ❤ 😘

[@melindaferreira9879]

Oh wow!! I absolutely love this styling!!! I guess i like a classic, tailored, minimal vibe!! This is all beautiful!!! 💯!!!

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

Wonderful!! So glad you like it!

[@francinepuskarich5755]

Love the styling but here it’s 90 degrees. Can’t think about a blazer

[@brontec9769]

Wow, I love this! It's probably one of my favourite shop your closet videos so far :)

[@lorinhusa]

OMG this was SUCH a fun video!!! I love how you break down the elements of style for each look and walk us through your process.

[@lesliebeard4505]

I love menswear-inspired women's clothing and wear a lot it myself, so this is right up my alley. Also, shoutout to Monsieur Apollo, who is a beautifully tailored and neutral gentlecat. 🐈‍⬛

[@stacythompson3613]

I love that you pulled inspiration from men's style/fashion! Fantastic, as always, and still true to you :)

[@moranac4240]

Shorts in all combinations are to die for.❤ I love all other looks too, but its +31where I am, so I just can't handle that much clothes.

[@HeyAllyHey]

Fantastic edition!! More shop your closet videos, please 🙏 I miss them ❤

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

me too :)

[@emmerodriguez1549]

You never disappoint with your inventions love love the idea….. I truly enjoyed it 😊😊

[@nicolearriaga9969]

Thanks for another slow fashion video. I love your shop your closet content! This one was fun.

[@rebeccamongold2731]

Thank you for doing a menswear inspired video - speaks to my three words!!!!!!

[@michellegianna4914]

I loved ALL the outfit combinations ❤

[@mossreimer7498]

Congratulations on 250k subscribers! Well deserved.

[@MLCruz13]

These are my favorite types of your videos.

[@lavonnemacfarland7380]

Another great and inspirational video! You've given me so many ideas for shopping my closet; thank you!

[@americafirst9144]

I just got a caramel blazer. I got this!

[@rosemarietrabosh2011]

Saved this video so that I can refer to it when I shop my closet!

[@marygillespie2028]

I love these looks, but the blazers must wait for autumn. It's 100F here in Houston!

[@davidsorenson3265]

Love gentlewoman style! ❤️

[@isabelalinscostafonseca4673]

Every thing looks really good. Every body pays attention that there’s always skin showing. Pants are short.

[@janemuses3031]

Love your shop your closet series as well. Very inspirational.

[@Ivymoon]

Also, I don't like wearing shorts, but the idea of add panties even color ones can makes a cute evening wear

[@ms_prescott_regrets]

Such a fun video ❤ I have been inspired by Fred Astaire and Jimi Hendrix. It really makes your wardrobe seem more fun 🤩

[@brendaashton6428]

Love! So fun. So inspirational and instructive.

[@janiegolden5338]

I love it! Cara Alyssa, you are always so inspiring💖

[@amandaamanda5398]

This is a good one. Inspirational too. I especially love that knitted v-neck top with chino look. It has a specific swagger to it. Very hard to explain but nonetheless fascinating. Although the shoulder bag kinda kills that swagger. To hold a soft, unstructured, medium-sized bag (such as a Bottega pouch) in hand probably will look better with this outfit.

[@nikkisue1715]

I loved the menswear inspiration. It was great seeing the likes of Paul Newman, Sean Connery, and James Dean. When I was watching these actors back in the day, I never thought about them being fashion icons. Where did you get the striped short sleeve blouse and the white sweater? These were wonderful looks. Great video, Alyssa.

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

Thank you so much! THe striped blouse is secondhand - from a friends closet - but it is massimo dutti and the white short sleeved sweater was a vintage italian market find:)

[@wandguardnoodle]

I dress masculine a lot, this is great inspiration. Always love this style of video!

[@nufoxiemommy]

I love all of these looks.

[@janelleespinosa6247]

This gives me so much help in putting a look together, really good!

[@karelmillard9854]

Oh yes!! Love, love - the breakdown, menswear, your process, the inspiration, all of it! ✨❤️