The levels of involvement with fashion - Topic of the day 11/4/24
To what level or degree do you consider yourself "into" fashion: someone who wants to just be clothed, a hobbyist, someone in the industry, or something in between? What factors led to this choice (cost, knowledge, environment, etc.)? How does this impact the way you talk, think about or consume clothes, either online or in real life?
Color Series - Blue - Topic of the day 11/3/24
From baby blue to midnight blue and every shade in between, blue is often associated with peace, wisdom, creativity, dependability, the ocean, the sky and The Devil Wears Prada. How do you feel about blue in fashion (not just denim)? How do you fit blue into your wardrobe? What are some of your favorite items or fits featuring the color blue?
Smart Casual - Topic of the day 11/2/24
What exactly is "smart casual", specifically? How does it differ from something like "business casual", or is it just a matter of semantics? How do you (or would you) navigate this while still expressing your own personal style?
Brand Spotlight: Harvesty - Topic of the day 11/1/24
"Established to offer something distinclty different, HARVESTY debuted with a clear vision: to enrich the everyday lives of its wearers through clothing that transcends simple categorization. "
How do you feel about Harvesty - their pants, their other things that aren't pants, their overall quality and value, and any standout fits (good or bad)? Share your thoughts here....
Artificial Distressing - Topic of the day 10/31/24
Because sometimes you want the wear and tear without the "wear". How do you feel about artificial distressing of clothes? How authentic looking should a pre-distressed item be in your opinion? What methods of distressing are worth it, and what methods should be best like to time itself?
Peer Pressure and Clothes - Topic of the day 10/30/24
Given how social media and society operate, it's hard not to encounter someone giving their opinions to or around you. How do you respond to others' opinions about your clothes? To what extent do you/have you made a choice about clothes based on wanting to be included or validated by a group, and how has it worked out? How do you balance your own desires with this external pressure? Respectfully share your thoughts here, like all the cool kids do.
Your Default Character Skin - Topic of the day 10/29/24
What is your 'default' outfit? (I encourage narrowing it to only one if possible) How does it serve your day to day needs? How does it express your particular style? Are there any limitations to this fit, and how do you handle those?
Accessory Overview: Sunglasses - Topic of the day 10/28/24
The perfect blend of practical and stylish, sunglasses can be worn in almost any season or environment for half the day or more. The smallest changes in material or shape can make all the difference in style and price. Do you have a go-to everyday pair? Or do you agonize over which of your 17 pairs to wear with every fit? In short, what do you look for in sunglasses and why?
Brand Spotlight: Uniqlo - Topic of the day 10/27/24
"Uniqlo is a Japanese casual wear designer and retailer. It is known for its LifeWear philosophy of providing consumers with high-quality everyday clothing with attention to detail." -Uniqlo.com
Whether its their stable of minimal basics, their explorations of wide fit with Uniqlo U, or its collaborations with designers, artists and commercial brands, Uniqlo has carved out a place within fashion and within people's clothes (for better or worse). Share your thoughts on Uniqlo here, because I'm sure you have some....
Tricky Pieces - Topic of the day 10/26/24
We all have those grails or impulse purchases that seemed like must-have, great choices at the time, but when it comes to styling them, the fits just aren't working. What are your tricky pieces? Can you help your fellow MFADers find ways to incorporate them? Let's limit it to one piece each at first so everyone has a chance for feedback.
What are you wearing?: Semi-Formal - Topic of the day 10/25/24
The invitation says semi-formal. What does this mean and what are you wearing.
Halloween 2024 - Topic of the day 10/24/24
With Halloween quickly approaching, what are you going as this year?
Insights from MFAD Discord - Topic of the day 10/23/24
The #fashion-guides section has been streamlined and modernized and with it, now includes selected posts and threads from the MFAD Discord that have been particularly insightful. What other posts or threads do you feel should be included and why? (please include a link) Is there thread with a satisfying answer to a problem you experienced, or some beneficial bolt of wisdom, or an interesting and thought-provoking perspective on fashion (or how we relate to fashion)? Take a look in the #fash...
Fabric Series: Denim - Topic of the day 10/22/24
Despite its origins in France, denim is now commonplace for people of most walks of life around the world. Talk all about denim here - whether you like it or not, your preferred wash and weight, any favorite features or facets of construction, your favorite brands for denim products, any standout pieces or fits featuring denim, and if you need to store your selvedge jeans in a freezer.
Gatekeeping - Topic of the day 10/21/24
This is a safe space to ask: do you gatekeep about fashion (stores, sellers, designers, items, wearing particular items, etc.)? Why or why not? What benefits or drawbacks exist in limiting access/knowledge vs being fully open without constraints? Are different degrees of this acceptable or appropriate based on the area or subgroup? ps when I said "this is a safe space" I meant everything behind the gate, mods will still ban you if you do anything dumb.
What Shoe are You? - Topic of the day 10/20/24
Well now that's the question, isn't it? What shoe are you and why? Does this correlate to the type of shoes that you wear or want to wear? Is this a serious totd or not? That's your sole decision (no we will not provide the link to the quiz do your own research).
Favorites Series: Caps - Topic of the day 10/19/24
Heads up - talk all about caps here (the head covering, not the hockey team though there may be overlap). What are your favorite caps to wear and how do you wear them? What brands/places have really good caps in your opinion? What features (fabric, construction, etc) do you like in a cap? How do you maintain your caps? Does wearing a particular cap imply support of its message (and should it)? Feel free to blow your lid off here. *The Favorites Series is part of a recurring TOTD to replace/updat...
Saving For Something Big - Topic of the day 10/18/24
A penny saved is a penny earned - I'm guessing Ben Franklin was talking about clothes. How do you plan for a big clothing purchase? Do you prefer buying an individual item or a series of smaller items all at once? How do you budget for this? How do you handle the need to own something RIGHT THIS SECOND in response?
Red Light, Green Light (and the agonizing choice between them) - Topic of the day 10/17/24
You're probably not debating this about a green tracksuit but within fashion and style we're often asking "should I buy this, sell this, try this new thing (etc.)"? What factors do you consider in deciding when to act on something? What benefits or drawbacks exist to waiting to act? When do you decide to pull the trigger (metaphorically) and act? And...green light!
Outfit Remixes - Topic of the day 10/16/24
Take a full 365 turn for this one, it's a conversation about remixing fits. How often do you revisit and revise a particular fit(s), and why? What aspects of a fit do you change vs leaving intact? Do you prefer making a big meaningful change or minor variations on a theme? How much does one have to change before it's considered a "distinct" fit? Idk that was a lot of questions, talk talk about it here
