Colors Series: White - Topic of the day 8/21/24
White - you see it in snow, chalk, milk, clouds, and the Basic Bastard wardrobe. It often symbolizes purity, cleanliness, perfection, starkness or new beginnings and is a common color to wedding dresses and civic or religious buildings. What are your thoughts on white, and how does it fit into your wardrobe?
From The Screen to Your Closet - Topic of the day 8/20/24
On the heels of the most recent #theme-waywt what tv or film characters have inspired your fashion lately? In what ways (items of clothing, fits, overall vibe)? How can you translate their costuming or character design to your
Your Favorite Recent Fit - Topic of the day 8/19/24
What's your favorite fit you've put on in the past month or two? What makes it work? What does it say about you?
"Do you need a suit?" - Topic of the day 8/18/24
Exactly what it says on the tin. Do you need to own a suit? If so, why (or alternatively, when)? If not, why (and what alternatives exist)?
"Fellas is it gay...?" - Topic of the day 8/17/24
How has fashion helped you embrace your queer identity or overcome stereotypes of sex/gender/sexuality based on fashion? What potential hurdles are there in achieving this? Please be respectful here, the mods have it hard enough dealing with lame brands' self-promoting.
Standing Out - Topic of the day 8/16/24
The idea of 'standing out' through ones clothing choices is a potentially contentious one, so let's try to hash it out. How do you feel about standing out through clothing? Are there different degrees of standing out that are more or less 'acceptable'? Is it an intentional choice, or can it be the result of circumstance?
Easter Eggs - Topic of the day 8/15/24
You can have this TOTD, as a little treat - what are some secret Easter Eggs you've found hidden in clothes? Do you like to include these sorts of 'surprises' in your own fits?
COOL - Topic of the day 8/14/24
We often bring up "cool" (condition, not temperature) but what even is cool? Is it any different from 'swag'? Is coolness something you're born with or can it be acquired?
Rediscovering Clothes - Topic of the day 8/13/24
Because sometimes the best store is the one in your own house. Have you encountered clothes (or fits) buried in your closet that you've been able to rewear? Was there any altering required to bring it back to "modern" times? Were there any differences in how you wore it (styling, aesthetic, context)?
Brand Spotlight: mfpen - Topic of the day 8/12/24
"mfpen is a contemporary clothing brand from Copenhagen recontextualising classic design with relaxed silhouettes and responsible production. mfpen strives to design a relevant wardrobe whilst making minimal impact."
Kerchiefs (incl. Bandanas) - Topic of the day 8/11/24
More than just a way to deal with sweat, kerchiefs (which include bandanas but also other things) have a place in a wide number of cultures, sub-cultures and aesthetics. How do you wear yours - around the neck, around your head, somewhere else? Are there different connotations based on how they're worn? What are your favorite colors/patterns/materials/brands?
Etsy - Topic of the day 8/10/24
Amongst the sea of online marketplaces, Etsy bills itself as a place to find "unique" items. What have been your experiences on Etsy? Are there any particular items worth buying or sellers worth following on Etsy? How does it compare to other sites (ebay, poshmark, etc.)?
Brand Spotlight: Levi's - Topic of the day 8/9/24
"In 1853, Levi Strauss, an immigrant from Bavaria, opened a dry goods company in San Francisco at the height of the California Gold Rush. He and tailor Jacob Davis combined copper rivet reinforcements with tough denim, leading to the first manufactured waist overalls in 1873, now known as blue jeans."
Jeans vs Chinos? - Topic of the day 8/8/24
Two of the most common articles of clothing - what's your pick and why? If it's "oh well it depends", then what factors are worth considering? How much overlap exists between the two garments?
Dynamic Duos - Topic of the day 8/7/24
There are some pairings that just work - peanut butter and jelly, Batman & Robin, etc. What particular items (or brands) just go well together? What about them makes them work so well together in your eyes? Is this a pairing that works for you or is there a more universal appeal?
Monochrome Fits - Topic of the day 8/6/24
Ignore the color guide for this one, let's talk about monochrome/tonal/single color fits. How do you feel about monochrome fits? Are there certain styles or colors that lend themselves to great monochrome fits? What are some monochrome fits that you enjoy?
Loungewear - Topic of the day 8/5/24
In those moments when you don't intend to pull off a fit, what clothes/shoes/accessories are you wearing? Does your loungewear reflect your personal style in some way? Have you incorporated loungewear in your fits?
Turning Points - Topic of the day 8/4/24
What was your biggest turning point? Be it a bricked fit, a piece of advice, or something you saw on instagram, what was year zero to the BCE and CE of your fashion journey?
Top of WAYWT: July 2024 - Topic of the day 8/2/24
Top fits of the month are here. Haters spent the whole month trying to cancel me but they failed. Crows really just showed up to nuke the whole server again. Talk about your favorite outfits of the month. https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1268678907683536897
