When Rule-Breaking Becomes the Norm - Topic of the day 8/31/24
Once upon a time I'm guessing you heard a bunch of rules about how to dress - from your parents or friends or the internet. What previous "rules" have you broken and adopted into your regular dressing and what was the context (function, personal style, coincidence)? Do you see a reason to ever go back to the old way?
Style vs Fashion - Topic of the day 8/30/24
Two often interchangeable terms but for real: what is 'style' and what is 'fashion'? Are these universal concepts or do they depend on the person? Is it possible to being fashionable without being stylish or stylish without being fashionable, and if so how? How much does style or fashion impact your choices in what to wear? And is the wonderful graphic used an example of something stylish, fashionable, both, or neither?
Brand Spotlight: Cactus Store LA - Topic of the day 8/29/24
Cactus Store is a plant-owned human-operated studio based in Los Angeles. We spend our time in the cracks between disciplines, working to broker better plant/ human relationships before the world ends in 2063. Est. 2014.
Brand Spotlight: Sassafras - Topic of the day 8/28/24
Founded in Kyoto, Japan, Sassafras makes clothing for the gardener in all of us. Designer Takashi Takagi is an avid gardener himself, and he takes cues from workwear and military clothing to craft ultra-functional designs that work in any environment.
Brand Spotlight: Lady White Co - Topic of the day 8/27/24
FOUNDED IN 2015, LADY WHITE CO. INITIALLY FOCUSED SOLELY ON JERSEY T-SHIRTS. PARTICULARLY: WHITE. NOW DEVELOPING VARIOUS SPORTSWEAR FORMS, OUR EXPANDING COLLECTION REFLECTS CONTEMPORARY MOODS THROUGH THE PERSONALITIES OF OUR CUSTOM JERSEYS AND FLEECES, PRODUCED BY FAMILY-OWNED FACTORIES WITHIN TEN MILES FROM OUR DESIGN HEADQUARTERS IN LOS ANGELES. INFLUENCED BY OUR INSULAR VIEW OF AMERICAN AESTHETICS, LADY WHITE CO. IS AN UNCOMMON APPROACH TO FAMILIAR CLASSICS.
Tie-Dye - Topic of the day 8/26/24
A staple in certain circles. How do you wear tie-dye? Does it have a place in your closet? What do you look for in a piece? Do you have a favorite brand?
Fashion NPCs - Topic of the day 8/25/24
How do you feel about Fashion NPCs (positive, negative, neutral)? What exactly is a fashion NPC and why does it tend to involve the use of Comic Sans? Are there any specific clothes or visual indicators that make up "NPC style" or is this just a new way to criticize someone's clothes? If the latter, how do you respond to that sort of criticism?
Code-Switching - Topic of the day 8/24/24
While code switching - the act of changing one's code or method of interaction with others - is primarily discussed about language, it can manifest through fashion as well. In what ways do you switch "codes" when dressing? For what reasons would someone want to make this switch? How can one balance a need to wear different clothes and one's own personal expression?
Cutting your losses - Topic of the day 8/23/24
Nothing lasts forever, including your clothes (sorry r/buyitforlife) When is it time to cut bait and get rid of clothing you own? How exactly do you get rid of things? If getting a replacement, do you wait for the replacement first or live without? What difficulties exist in getting rid of your stuff (physical, emotional, social, environmental) and how have you dealt with those?
Favorites Series: Sweatshirts - Topic of the day 8/22/24
It's the middle of August which makes it the perfect time to talk about sweatshirts. :xd: What are your favorite sweatershirts of all price points? What brands have been less than stellar? How do you feel about short sleeved or sleeveless variations? What in general are you looking for in a good sweatshirt?
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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."
