Your Favorite Color to Wear - Topic of the day 8/3/25
Pretty straightforward: what is your favorite color to wear, and how do you choose to wear this color - monochrome fits, specific items, accessories, etc.? Were/are there any inspiration pics/vids that led to this? Note that fashion and specifically color is a visual medium and so pictures/linked vids are encouraged 👍
How do you shop where you live? - Topic of the day 8/1/25
We figured out how people dress in your area, but how do you shop where you live - malls, boutiques, flea markets, something else? Are there particular types or styles of clothing common to you? How easy or difficult is it to find clothes you like in your area? 🤔 Looking for specific advice on how to shop in a certain location (including online)? Search in #questions-and-advice for threads about the specific place/site and make a new thread if your question is not answered (INCLUDING YOUR BUDGET AND WILLINGNESS TO SHOP SECONDHAND)👍
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How do people dress where you live? - Topic of the day 7/31/25
Well? How do people dress where you live (you may give as much detail as you see fit), and what impacts this? How closely do you dress in this way? Do you like how people dress where you live: why or why not?
MFAD Recommends: Shorts - Topic of the day 7/30/25
Whether it's blistering summer where you are, or you're planning for the future, do you have a favorite pair of shorts? Let us know about them - the brand, the cost, how to buy, any pics, and what makes them so great (especially if they're meant for a specific purpose). Or if you had an awful pair of shorts, feel free to roast them here. 🫡 Looking for specific advice on what shorts to buy? Search in #questions-and-advice for ''shorts'' **to see previous threads and make a new one if you ha...
Style Spotlight: Matty Matheson - Topic of the day 7/29/25
You may know Matty Matheson from YouTube, Vice, The Bear, or more recently the internet, where his personal style has been highlighted. What do you think of Matty's style, and what can you take from how he dresses? (If you've had any of this food please also share your thoughts I'm hungry). **Note: please review rules 1, 3, and 6 before attempting comments on hi...
"Fashion, Algorithms, and the Death of Taste" - Topic of the day 7/28/25
*"With Instagram and TikTok's algorithms permanently warping the way we approach fashion, does "taste" exist online? Is the Great Normalization of taste warping what we consider to be "good"?" - from One Size Fits All, full article here
Sol offers several thoughts about how our perceptions about what is "tasteful" or "good" online but what do you think? Were there any standout bits from the article, or things that were off base? Is it easier or more difficult to find "good" clothes or cultivate a personal style because of this shift?...
What is Your Grail? - Topic of the day 7/26/25
Well, answer the question: what is your chosen grail? Clothes or non-clothes (just don't be weird) what is that thing that makes you go "this will complete me"? How close are you to obtaining it? If you'd like help in the hunt, search/make a thread in #questions-and-advice or check #fashion-discussion #brands and/or #interests for any possible leads. 👍
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Are Runway Shows (Still) Relevant? - Topic of the day 7/25/25
Yes, I know, the cerulean speech but here and now in 2025 are runway shows relevant for you? If so, how - as inspiration, as a form of brand awareness, as a hobby, as a source for potential purchases, something else? If not, why not, and what alternatives are there?
Multiples of Clothing - Topic of the day 7/24/25
Do you own multiples of the same item of clothing - t-shirt, jeans, etc (excluding underwear)? Why or why not? Is there an "ideal" number of a certain item to own in your experience?
MFAD Recommends: T-Shirts - Topic of the day 7/23/25
The spiritual successor to this thread, do you have a favorite t-shirt? Let us know about them - the brand, the cost, how to buy, any pics and what makes it so great. Or if you had an awful ter, feel free to roast it here 🫡 Looking for more advice on what t-shirt to buy? Search in #questions-and-advice for tees/t-shirts to see previous threads and make a new one if you haven't found an answer. 👍
Brand Spotlight: Balenciaga - Topic of the day 7/22/25
Balenciaga is a brand that can stir up strong opinions in people, be it because of its designs, its pricing, Denma, Kanye West, its general place/impact in fashion, and more - let us know all about them here. Are you a fan, why or why not? If you've never heard of them what are your thoughts? What are standout items from the brand?
MFAD Two Years In - Topic of the day 7/21/25
The discord is now two years old (or so), and certainly a number of things have changed in that time. How are we feelin about this place fellas/gals/non-binary pals? Do you still like discord as a vessel for fashion discussion and/or fashion advice? What is your personal favorite message ever sent here? Are you tired of meta posts? note: if you have any specific questions or issues about the discord, contact the mods by sending a DM to @Clark'sDesertBot 📬
The First Cool Item of Clothing I Bought Was _____ - Topic of the day 7/19/25
I mean...fill in the blank (no I am not defining "cool"). When/where/why did you buy it, and do you still wear it today?
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Standing Out - Topic of the day 7/18/25
It seems there's as many people want to stand out by dressing as there are people that don't - how do you feel about this? Are there specific reasons why one would or would not want to stand out? How do you address any potential negativity that comes as a result? If you've shared your opinion on this before, consider sharing your wisdom again for the benefit for those that haven't. :)
Getting Compliments - Topic of the day 7/17/25
Compliments are great! Mostly. What are some notable compliments you've received on outfits, good or bad? How do you handle inaccurate or unintended compliments?
Brand Spotlight: Acne Studios - Topic of the day 7/16/25
At one point a Reddit fave, Acne Studios went from being perceived as an option for well made, minimal basics (if expensive) to a more eclectic brand with a distinct identity. How do you feel about Acne Studios? Is the change in brand ethos a positive or negative? Are the jeans still worth the hype? If you've never heard of Acne, what is your first impression?
MFAD Recommends: Jeans - Topic of the day 7/15/25
Got a pair of favorite jeans? Let us know about them - the brand, the cost, how to buy, any pics and what makes them so great. Or if you had a pair of awful jeans, feel free to roast them here 🫡 **Looking for more advice on what pair of jeans to buy? Search
in:questions-and-advice jeans to see previous threads and make a new one if you haven't found an answer. 👍
Affordability - Topic of the day 7/14/25
An often comment request is to find "affordable" or "inexpensive" clothes, but what exactly is "affordable" in this context? How do you determine what makes something worth buying for its price - design, material quality (whatever that means to you), construction, brand identity, functionality, rarity, some other thing? What role does upkeep/maintenance play in this decision? What is something "affordable" you've purchased/obtained recently, and how is it working out for you?
MFAD's Current Reads - Topic of the day 7/12/25
What're you reading currently (whether fashion related or not)? What are you looking forward to reading soon? If you've finished something recently, what did you think of it? (see also https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1141111594160504963)
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Extreme Weather vs Fashion - Topic of the day 7/11/25
It's high summer for many (and low winter for everyone else) which begs the question - is there a point where it's too hot/too cold/too wet/too windy to wear your specific aesthetic? To what extent does the particular occasion or particular weather apply? Looking for direct advice on how to dress for if it's hot, cold, rainy, windy, etc? Search
in:#questions-and-advice for previous threads, and make a new thread if you haven't found an answer. 👍 