Styling For Loose Skin - 7 Tips To Feel Confident with Loose Skin after Weight Loss | Half of Carla

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    Where's my loose skin?? People often make the assumption that I don't have any loose skin. But they'd be very wrong. After losing 13 stone, there was about 99.9% likelihood that I was going to have some kind of loose skin. But what's important to me is that I learned to dress to hide or flatter it and ensure I felt confident in my own body. In today's video I'm sharing 7 tips that I've put together which help me feel amazing, despite the much feared loose skin (hint guys, it's not really that bad!)
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  • @lisasteen1426
    @lisasteen1426 Год назад +7

    I’m so glad I found you 💃🏻 just today! I’m 58 and weigh 223.2 lbs. I’ve been on a weight loss journey for a while. I have in the past lost a lot of weight. But for the past 18 years I have steadily gained more weight. But a lot of what you have said in previous posts makes so much sense to me now. See I have watched several of your videos to help me catch up. I’m love how it’s all about showing up for yourself. I have never even thought about that for myself. You are truly a blessing for me and I’m so thankful I found you. I will keep watching and learning and showing up for myself.

  • @EnjoyingLifeMelanie
    @EnjoyingLifeMelanie Год назад +3

    Although I find nothing at all wrong with wearing something that is "more flattering," when you asked if there was another way of saying that, it reminded me of Bing Crosby's, "You've Got To Accentuate The Positive" song. "You've got to accentuate the positive, Eliminate the negative, Latch on to the affirmative. Don't mess with Mister in-between."
    I'm currently down 80 pounds. Only 40 pounds to go. I love this video. So helpful. Thanks for all you are doing to help the rest of us on our journey.

  • @texannadeb5005
    @texannadeb5005 21 день назад +1

    I have lost 85 lbs. I love a small size #!! I think I am generally a size 8-10 but have clothes anywhere from a 6 to, believe it or not, all the way up to a 12. It just depends on the designer. Nothing will make you look fatter than trying to stuff yourself into a smaller size just because you like the sound of the number. I do wind up having things altered as well. Thank you for your great advice.🙏🏻🥰💃🏼

    • @HalfofCarla
      @HalfofCarla  20 дней назад

      Absolutely sometimes I might be a large one pair of trousers in Zara then a small in another 🤯

  • @Natalie_11188
    @Natalie_11188 Год назад +6

    💃🏽 What you said about sizing made so much sense, no one sees the number in the tag but you!

  • @emiliahalstead49
    @emiliahalstead49 Год назад +24

    💃 Thank you Carla! The tip about wearing tights has been a game changer for me! I would love to see a whole video about belts! I now LOVE belts since I'm almost at my goal weight.

    • @HalfofCarla
      @HalfofCarla  Год назад +8

      I’m belt obsessed!! Will do!!

  • @bevalexander5897
    @bevalexander5897 Год назад +6

    Great tips! When you were talking about ladies sizing, it reminded me of a story a friend told me. She worked in a very high end designer shop. Nothing they sold had sizes on them. The sales people would bring the sizes they thought would work. Then, if the customer decided on an item, a size was put on it. NEVER anything larger that an 8!!!!

  • @TransformationinProgrss
    @TransformationinProgrss 15 дней назад

    Hi Carla❤ Thanks for these great tips for dressing with loose skin. It’s very encouraging that you explained the visual reasoning for wearing sleeveless tops👍👍👍 Dancing 💃 👍🖤🖤🖤

  • @debbiew7496
    @debbiew7496 Год назад +6

    Great video Carla. Your tips can be used for all shapes of women across the population. Keep making fashion videos please 💃🏿😃. My own tip would be to use a third piece such as a jacket or cardigan and leave it open in front to help create a visual column to draw the eye up instead of across. If the under top and bottom piece are the same colour it helps enhance this visual trick. (Jacket can be any colour)

  • @BodieJaker
    @BodieJaker Год назад +7

    💃Thank you Carla. You inspire me so much. I've lost 55lbs so far with a goal loss 130lb and your advice about self love and putting your weight loss above other priorities has been so helpful. I'm going to get a self-love-potion tattoo and I'll think of you whenever I look at it ♥️

  • @karenjeansonne5703
    @karenjeansonne5703 Год назад +6

    💃Thank you Carla, awesome tips!! I have worn support hose for years to slim my lose skin/thick thighs and feel more comfortable and presentable in my clothes. I always look forward to your videos, keep up the good work it is very much appreciated 💜💜

  • @sarahstipp3790
    @sarahstipp3790 Год назад +9

    💃 Thank you for this video! I'm currently working on being confident in my body no matter the size of it. Loose skin is definitely a concern, as I have alot to lose and will not be able to afford surgery. You are an inspiration!!

  • @hhueter
    @hhueter Год назад +5

    I’m going through a journey to lose a large amount of weight as well. Saving this for when I get to the end.
    💃

  • @janicemorton7581
    @janicemorton7581 Год назад +3

    💃Great video! Yes I get what you mean about sleeve lengths. They look heaps better fully exposed, rather than cut off at their widest, I discovered that by experimenting in the mirror, so good to get confirmation from you.

  • @bbutterfly
    @bbutterfly Год назад +2

    💃 Great tips! I did nude tights with fishnets over top for a concert recently.

  • @sandyedwards2681
    @sandyedwards2681 Год назад +5

    💃 @Carla thank you for the good insights. I’m wondering if you’d also talk about your clothes strategy while you were still losing weight. I feel kind of in a slump.

  • @andiirish4723
    @andiirish4723 Год назад +8

    Thank you so very much for this video!! Im on my own weight loss journey now. I have loose skin & sometimes wonder what I'll do when i reach goal. Your video was so encouraging in real life, practical ways!

  • @vickiemendoza9252
    @vickiemendoza9252 Год назад +2

    💃💃I think it's funny when my friends try and stuff themselves into a smaller size just because they refuse to ware a medium. lol I love tights! great tips, Carla. Thank you!!

  • @JHWV601
    @JHWV601 Год назад +2

    Thankyou some good tips today ive lost 60lbs so far so no loose yet. I do like shape wear when ive lose some more weight i will wear it. Good tip on the arms i even looked at my dress im wearing lol. Im happy i finally can buy from primark. Next are terrible for sizing too

  • @akalfredsson7265
    @akalfredsson7265 Год назад +4

    💃🏼Im not there yet. But learn to see myself in color… Im have done a colormatch and now I understand why I dont like some colors, my face gets grey. And black is one of them not to wear next to my face. Opps… But black pants is ok, thats good 😂 Im a cold summer I have learnt. Got myself a top in blu/turquoise with white daisis on, and I love it. Im not a rock-girl like you. (In my teens I was, black punkrocker) I have been wearing black to hide for 30 adult years now. But want to dance in a white hippiedress (kind of, if you understand ) Sorry, so long comment.

  • @spiccie_
    @spiccie_ Год назад +2

    💃❤💃❤💃 love the tights with fish net tip!

  • @kathleenkearns2124
    @kathleenkearns2124 Год назад +3

    💃thank you Carla!❤

  • @simoneclarke5104
    @simoneclarke5104 Год назад +2

    💃I really appreciate all the tips! I do love black tights when I am wearing , as I have a lot of lose skin on my inner thighs. Belts with jeans I cannot go without as I am a pear shape. I love the idea of belting a dress, I must try this. I have avoided jewelry as I have not wanted to draw any attention to myself and I have not thought of it as a pretty item to draw attention to, will break out of my comfort zone with this. Thank you so much🥰

  • @cheryl1338
    @cheryl1338 Год назад +3

    💃 Good ideas, your videos are inspiring to me because I don’t have much fashion sense and have been in a rut.

  • @heathereton5582
    @heathereton5582 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the tips, Carla. I loved wearing dresses with spaghetti straps, after losing 80 lbs. Then I saw a photo of the backs of my arms. I was mortified! Now, I’ll wear 3 quarter sleeves or a wrap. Skin removal is unlikely to be in my budget, so I’m always looking for ways to dress with it. 💃🏻❤️

  • @ShellyBomb
    @ShellyBomb 7 месяцев назад +1

    💃 Agree 💯 ... Who cares about the actual size --- nobody sees the number inside one's garment; thankfully, sizes are NOT sewn on the outside of clothing 🥰

  • @JazzedatHome
    @JazzedatHome 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, Carla. Just a little note to say that I'm really enjoying your channel! I love your focus on mental and emotional well-being (because I agree that nothing else really changes, until that does), your plant-based cooking and meal planning tips, your confidence, real-ness, and vulnerability. Many blessings! - Claire

  • @Michelleshe
    @Michelleshe Год назад +2

    I like watching your videos, very real 💃🏻

  • @cherishedmementos-buffyb.5749
    @cherishedmementos-buffyb.5749 Год назад +2

    💃 thank you so much for the fabulous tips, I'm not quite there yet but I'm well on my way😁

  • @marmccann9068
    @marmccann9068 Год назад +1

    Forget those nasty people you’re amazing and you know you are so that’s what counts ,love watching your vlogs ,thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @ladysparrow84
    @ladysparrow84 Год назад +1

    💃
    Fantastic advice. I actually have started seeing some loose skin on my belly and was excited. It means the weight is gone...hooray 🙌🎉

  • @simoneclarke5104
    @simoneclarke5104 Год назад +2

    Correction-meant to say when I am wearing a dress!

  • @lyndafitzgibbon6393
    @lyndafitzgibbon6393 Год назад +2

    Thanks Carla ..great tips..
    I love ur style ..u always dress kool 💃

  • @michelelowry4074
    @michelelowry4074 Год назад +2

    Thank you. Love my jeans, and that makes so much sense

  • @trendachristensen4859
    @trendachristensen4859 2 месяца назад

    You are so inspiring! My surgery is tomorrow, scared and excited!

  • @sonjamerrifield8518
    @sonjamerrifield8518 Год назад +2

    Thanks Carla, another great video💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

  • @laurajohnson2450
    @laurajohnson2450 Год назад +4

    I'm excited to watch the video! You are so inspiring and encouraging. Thank you for being real! You had a great tip a few videos ago that has been a game changer for me- it was eat your meal, wait 20mins if you want another portion. So simple but so smart😊

  • @susanmiller7929
    @susanmiller7929 Год назад +5

    💃🏻Thank you! I love your nails 💅 by the way! 🔥 Great tips! I had a tummy tuck years ago, after losing my first 70+ lbs. (medical issues due to the amount of skin) so now that I’m losing more weight again (thanks to you and Bodyslims) the sizing and dressing game is mind boggling. Flat stomach but huge thighs! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Oh well. Your tips were wonderful and are greatly appreciated! I’ve been resisting shape wear for the same reasons. Thanks for doing what you do Carla!🤗🖤

  • @katiamendez870
    @katiamendez870 Год назад +2

    Love it! Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @solveigm704
    @solveigm704 Год назад +1

    🧚🏻 can’t find a dancy lady so a fairy instead 😄 love the video and I hate shopping for jeans, even in the same shop they’re all different!!

  • @113nightbird
    @113nightbird Год назад +2

    💃 Hi Carla! Great video! You are absolutely right that sizes of jeans are sometimes really different but making sure it fits is most important. I've found that wearing a few layers tends to draw attention away from my stomach. This is a problem area for me but I am working on it! I look forward to seeing your next video! Take care! :)

  • @Madina-bi4kd
    @Madina-bi4kd 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @Kat_Day
    @Kat_Day 9 месяцев назад +2

    🖤❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜 7 hearts for the 7 tips, thanks again!

  • @jessicacarpentier4124
    @jessicacarpentier4124 Год назад +1

    💃Thank you for the tips!

  • @Pipsterz
    @Pipsterz 11 месяцев назад +1

    No fear... " It's just skin." 👌♥️🤟

  • @wendymcaleer5983
    @wendymcaleer5983 Год назад +1

    Thank you Carla. You are courageous, brave and an inspiration to women❤️🇨🇦❤️

  • @genabrown8740
    @genabrown8740 Год назад +3

    💃Great video!! Loved it Carla ❤

  • @ceciliavaldemarsson2178
    @ceciliavaldemarsson2178 11 месяцев назад +1

    💃thank you for the tips ❤😊

  • @mafish7962
    @mafish7962 Год назад +2

    💃 great practical video Carla! ❤❤❤

  • @karenmabe9819
    @karenmabe9819 Год назад +1

    Very helpful.

  • @BrendasBestLife
    @BrendasBestLife Год назад +1

    💃 brilliant video ... thanks Carla 🖤

  • @susannpowell5678
    @susannpowell5678 5 месяцев назад

    💃 Great tips - thank you so much for sharing them with us.

  • @ballymahonst
    @ballymahonst Год назад +3

    Thank you Carla , Happy 4th of July 🎉 , from a Longford woman living in Philadelphia US ❤️🇺🇸🇮🇪

  • @thegreatzaza9293
    @thegreatzaza9293 Год назад +1

    💃 Great video, thank you so much!

  • @taylorsilvia1344
    @taylorsilvia1344 Год назад +2

    This was helpful. Thank you! 💃

  • @susanproctor-brown9762
    @susanproctor-brown9762 Год назад +2

    💃Loved this vlog Carla, wish I could buy your confidence lovely. xx

  • @phylroberts8830
    @phylroberts8830 Год назад +1

    Carla, you are an inspiration to us all.

  • @susanjaneleitner7670
    @susanjaneleitner7670 Год назад +3

    Loved this video and found it informative and helpful 🙏🙏💜💜💜

  • @chfr1967
    @chfr1967 9 месяцев назад +2

    💃 Thank you for all you are doing.

  • @PhoenixBinx
    @PhoenixBinx Год назад +1

    I’ve been on a weight lose journey since I was a teenager and weighed close to 200 pounds. Now at almost 30 I’ve been through some ups and downs, but I now weigh 135 pounds. Loose skin is a thing, mostly on my stomach and some on my arms. Since I have a long torso I love high waisted jeans/pants and crop tops. It’s what makes me feel most confident. 😊

    • @PhoenixBinx
      @PhoenixBinx Год назад +1

      Oh! Also since I carry more of my weigh in my hips and thighs, I love dresses that are structured on the top and then flow over my hips and legs. Midi dresses like that have become my favorite. 💜

  • @MarenBastian
    @MarenBastian Год назад +3

    💃Love this video!

  • @Meg_88
    @Meg_88 2 месяца назад +1

    These are great tips! I will incorporate them now, even though I am far from my goal. They are still very helpful! Thank you, Carla. I found your channel a few days ago, and it's been such a boon to have you along for my own journey. 💃

  • @carrolbaskin2847
    @carrolbaskin2847 Год назад +2

    This helps with my postpartum tummy! Thank you ❤

  • @seher2954
    @seher2954 Год назад +1

    Amazing Video! I am so glad that you feel so good in your body :)
    You are so pretty! 🖤

  • @kaitlinlenhart8429
    @kaitlinlenhart8429 Год назад +2

    💃🏻Thank you for this wonderful video, Carla! You are spot on about so many fashion tendencies overweight women are prone to. I like what you said about sleeves. My upper arms are similar to yours and I tend to gravitate towards stretchy/skin tight 3/4 and elbow length sleeves. I was wondering if you have an opinion on those as I’m not sure if they hide my upper arm as intended or actually enhance them. 🖤🖤🖤

  • @Averysplayground724
    @Averysplayground724 Месяц назад

    I would have NEVER thought of tights!! You’re a freakin genius! 😮❤❤. I had a VSG in May 2022 and I’m down over 120 lbs, this is my 2nd summer with my loose skin and im learning to embrace it!!

  • @jeanmulqueeney6319
    @jeanmulqueeney6319 Год назад +4

    💃💃💃thank you x

  • @YesPickles
    @YesPickles 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for this Carla, you are so stylish and your fashion choices are my dream wardrobe. I'd love to know what brands you enjoy and where you shop! Thank you 🖤🖤🖤

  • @chloemchannel
    @chloemchannel 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Carla, I’m really so glad I found your videos! We had a very similar starting weight and your current weight is roughly my goal weight as well. I’m currently down 100lb as of this week and shooting for another 80 in the future. I am already getting a considerable amount of loose skin so I imagine after another 80lbs it’s gonna be quite a lot, and that’s hard to accept, but I’m trying.
    I really like your style and consider mine similar, so I can’t wait to see the outfits/tips. Thanks for making the content that you do :)

    • @HalfofCarla
      @HalfofCarla  11 месяцев назад +1

      Wow Chloe well done on your amazing progress. Please don't stress about the ski, you'll feel so amazing when you get to goal it won't bother you too much x

    • @chloemchannel
      @chloemchannel 11 месяцев назад

      @@HalfofCarla thanks so much for your response and kind words, you are a gem. Watching you rock the loose skin with confidence helps me and surely many others, so you are amazing for that! ❤️

  • @strawberrysky21
    @strawberrysky21 Год назад +4

    Thanks for the tips! Does it get hot where you live? My biggest insecurity is swimming and wearing shorts while walking. It sucks to have lost 115 lbs but still not went to show my legs because of my thigh loose skin. I wear shorts with my swimsuit because I just can’t imagine going without. While walking, i can only really wear bike shorts because shorter shorts ride up and show my loose skin.

    • @kathleenkalt3852
      @kathleenkalt3852 Год назад +2

      I live in Florida. Have you considered bathing suit bottoms with skirts and capri length legs. I wear them for sun protection because no one sees me in my pool. I recommend Coolibar or Lands' End. I also wear bike shorts. I'm short, so most tops cover a lot of sins. Athleta actually makes exercise dresses that you can wear bike shorts under. I think Carla lives in Ireland. I was once there during a major drought and heatwave, but generally, rain is the weather. Notice how great her skin is?

  • @Islandgirl_caro
    @Islandgirl_caro Год назад +2

    ❤❤❤

  • @berniemcgill9469
    @berniemcgill9469 Год назад +2

    💃 excellent 👌

  • @shelleyclarke9325
    @shelleyclarke9325 Год назад +1

    I bought arm girdles. I’m embarrassed to admit it. I couldn’t even get them pulled up. These manufacturers in China had no idea what they were dealing with.

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    @PK-dj7hj Год назад +2

    ❤️

  • @emmadeia3461
    @emmadeia3461 Год назад +2

    Ok instead of “flattering” what about “complimentary”? 🥰

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    @galinaivanova6406 Месяц назад +1

    ♥️💃

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  • @juniorcharles3463
    @juniorcharles3463 Год назад

    Instead of using the word flattering one could say that a certain type of jean complements my figure.

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