Mise-en-scene: Costume

 

Layla's Costume Design:

Clothing Style:

Layla is in a dark, gloomy mood, so her outfits should veer toward muted colors. Colors such as black, dark blue, and deep grey would make her look more like a person who is surrounded by the darkness of life—reflecting her aversion to dealing with this grief. Her garments should have a little bit of oversize or disheveled effect as this is a sign of inattention to the appearance traits which occurs in the period of grief. The distant vanishing of herself as well as the bitter turmoil within her are decernible by the ruffled rags, expressing the woman`s broken spirit.

• Tops: A large-sized black hoodie or a basic, worn-out hard rock band tee would be the right picks for her wardrobe. It is necessary to look old, as it would be wrong to assume that she would otherwise be thrilled by these things.
  

  
  
• Bottoms: It makes a great addition to the wardrobe, being both comfy and not really stylish, and it's something she could be wearing in the house. The clutter of her outfit is a metaphor for the chaos in her life, and the faded quality of the item implies how she feels like only a shadow of her former self.

Accessories:

Layla could wear a wristband or a chain that is identifiable with her brother, something very simple but with deep meaning. She should be wearing the bracelet as often as possible, perhaps even without realizing that she is doing so but definitely reminding her of her brother. The audience will notice the strong bond between the two and learn that it still has an impact on her life.

Footwear:

Her indifference and the absence of a will to get a new pair of shoes can be seen from how she wears old worn-out sneakers or boots she got years back. The boots may symbolize her finally let go of the past in which she and her brother used to be together and finally step forward to a new life.

Hair & Makeup:

Layla's hair might be unruly or disheveled and have a natural untidy look. She might wear it loose and maybe from time to time, she might hide her face or throw it up in a quick and messy bun to get the feeling of being practical without her emotions being up to the mark. Layla's makeup will be as uncertain as her hair maybe she would be having a smudged mascara and dark eyeliner giving her an exhausted, raw, and ragged look.

Overall Vibe:

One of the secrets of the figure out of Layla's disguise is that it's quite easy and yet it says a lot about her. The style is secondary only. The point is to stress Layla's sadness, how she has totally lost interest, and how she has become apathetic to everything around her. The way she dresses reflects her inner fight, but also there is an area for the subtle clues of hope and maybe, the nostalgia of the bracelet or the necklace.

This costume design would convey Layla's mental state to the audience immediately without the need for the character to express it directly.