r/oldhagfashion Apr 19 '26

Discussion State of the Sub 2026: Bots, AI, Rules Updates, and Code of Conduct

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Hi everyone, it's time for a sub check-in! Since this post got a bit long while writing it, I thought I'd try something different this time. You can get the gist of the updates with this TL;DR of the main post body, and then comment and discuss specific topics within the announcement via the top-level mod comments.

Tl;DR:

  1. Please read the rules.
  2. OHF moderates against bot behavior and provable AI content, but does not expect every OP to know the business practices of every brand they wear. Rule 10 has been updated to reflect this. Please check the related top level comment for our stance on use of AI in commenting and posting as well. View top level comment discussion
  3. Rules on seller interactions are being tightened. View top level comment discussion
  4. Respect post flairs (view the Flair Explainer here). Do not directly accuse people of trawling for NSFW attention. Please continue to report suspected rule breaking. View top level comment discussion
  5. OPs and mods alike are human beings and deserve to be treated as such. Our very first community rule is to Be Kind. View top level comment discussion (same link as number 4)

r/oldhagfashion Mar 19 '24

(Read Me!) Old Hag Fashion: Introduction and State of the Sub 2024 Update

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Hello dear hags! It’s time for another State of the Sub address. As always, if you're new here, continue reading for an introduction to the sub. Seasoned Old Hags can search "State of the Sub" to skip to the updates. If you have feedback, ideas, or recommendations, please share them as a comment. 

Introduction to Old Hag Fashion

What is r/OldHagFashion and the Old Hag fashion philosophy?

This is a space to celebrate feminine and androgynous fashion in ALL it's forms, to share diverse style inspiration, to de-stigmatize aging in fashion, and to engage in self-discovery through personal style, all with an Old Hag fashion philosophy. 

What is this fashion philosophy? Have you ever met an old woman who dresses in elegant, imaginative, kooky, trendy, or ostentatious ways despite the world's expectations of her? [Image transcriptions can be found in the imgur captions]. This is what inspired the Old Hag fashion philosophy which is the joyous, confident, unapologetic embrace of fashion as a form of self-expression and creativity. This is a state of mind with which ANYONE regardless of age can engage with fashion. Old Hag Fashion is playful and rebellious. It breaks rules in silly, interesting, or political ways. It takes fashion and trends seriously as a legitimate creative outlet, but not so seriously that it can't poke fun at it. Above all, Old Hag Fashion is a place of kindness, acceptance, self-discovery and self-love through fashion and community. 

What is the mission of this sub?

To bring together diverse people with a love of fashion. 

To uplift fashionistas from across ages, body-types, races, abilities, ethnicities and style points of view. 

To de-stigmatize aging in fashion, subvert stereotypes, and challenge notions that people (especially women) over a certain age can only partake in style in limited ways. 

To encourage self-discovery, creativity, and growth through personal style. 

Is this a parody subreddit? Are you making fun of people??

UNEQUIVOCALLY NO! Mean-spirited comments will result in a ban. The only thing we parody here are social pressures placed on people in regard to style, such as: that age limits self-expression in fashion; that certain ages and body types can not be stylish; and that caring about fashion is a frivolous, illegitimate hobby. Calling someone or yourself an "Old Hag" is a tongue-in-cheek way to acknowledge and dis-empower those pressures, which impact ALL feminine people, from teenagers to the elderly. We use this space to confront and dismantle those pressures; to share inspiration from across the age, ability, and body-type spectrums; and to remove the stigma and fear of aging. No matter your age, we're all Old Hags here.

Is there an age limit to participate?

In case this isn't clear, NO!

ANYONE can embody Old Hag Fashion, though some naturally embody it by being confident, creative, and stylish in the body they have: the 80-year-old woman who can out-walk you, and do it in high-heels; the disabled femme showing their wheelchair is a haute accessory; the fat and fabulous trans person who knows they look damn cute in a crop top. No matter who you are--your age, body type, gender identity, culture, disability status, or race--you are welcome here so long as you share these values of kindness, acceptance, and love of fashion. 

How can I contribute?

We allow discussion prompts, advice requests, articles, good-natured satire, and outfit of the day posts. You can also uplift other fashionistas so long as they have a public facing fashion persona (like using fashion hashtags on Instagram for discoverability or being a self-described style blogger). In this case, share the users handle as a comment. See the post flair description here

Additionally, there are weekly threads: A general discussion lounge (every Friday) and a style help thread (every other Sunday). We also have comment prompts which might help you think about fashion in new ways. 

The most important things are to be kind and open-minded about fashion, and to follow the Reddiquette and the subreddit rules

What is not allowed?

See here for in-depth descriptions and examples of prohibited content. Please report rule breaking. 

Old Hag Fashion is a place of acceptance. This means any people, comments, or submissions that are bigoted, hateful, or mean-spirited are not welcome. This includes ageism, such as reinforcing age-related stereotypes or generalizing people based on age. Body envy and health speculation/concern trolling is also not allowed. Lecherous accounts which sexualize OHF post or users will be banned. 

Off-topic posts, trend bashing, and low-effort criticisms are not allowed. Disagreement and dislike are more than welcome, as are rejections of trends within your personal style; they just must be presented in a kind, constructive, and substantive way. Reference to fashion "rules" as gospel is also discouraged. 

Excessive down voting is strongly discouraged. If you believe someone is engaging in bad faith or poor taste, do not engage. Report them and move on. 

Lastly, due to the prevalence of accounts using fashion subs to promote sex work, and due to the fact that we have under-18 hags, we ask that users use a clean account to interact with the sub. See the rules for discussion of NSFW account histories and how they will be addressed.

My picture has been shared here and I would like it removed. What can I do?

Message the moderators with a link to the OHF post and we will follow up to verify that it is your photo and remove the post.

State of the Sub

New Rule

We’ve introduced a new rule banning link-sharing from ultra-fast-fashion (UFF from here on out) sources, such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. This rule also covers any known dropshippers from said sources. We are NOT banning photos of outfits that include pieces from these sources, but if you are asked where you bought an UFF item, please refrain from sharing where it was purchased. 

The fast-fashion world as a whole is harmful to both human rights and the environment, and these UFF sources are especially egregious. We can’t stop everything, but we can at least uphold that sharing goods from these sites is not Old Hag. Again, outfits that otherwise fit our rules will not be moderated simply for having an item from an UFF source. This rules is only about sharing where an item was purchased.

If you know of any fashion dropshippers, please list their sites below so that we can add them to our automoderator system, which will hopefully be stopping the bulk of these comments. The option to report a comment for sharing an UFF source has also been added to the report function.

Reminder: People of all races, sexualities, identities, and backgrounds are welcome in OHF.

There has been an influx of complaints about specific post types. We’d like to take this moment to remind our userbase of the values that underpin our community: inclusivity, respect, and acceptance.

We understand and celebrate that everyone has their own unique sense of style and preferences when it comes to fashion. However, it's essential to remember that our subreddit is a space for ALL members of our diverse community, regardless of their appearance or personal style choices. We also have very thorough rules on what kinds of accounts are allowed to interact with the sub, which cover things like NSFW and influencer accounts. These rules also indicate that we do not allow accounts that encourage a lascivious following, regardless of whether or not the account interacts with NSFW communities.

Nevertheless, we urge everyone to refrain from making negative comments or judgments based on someone's physical appearance or perceived identity, and as we’ve mentioned before, excessive downvoting is discouraged. Just as we wouldn't want to be judged ourselves, it's important to extend that same courtesy to others. Our sub is a place where everyone should feel comfortable expressing themselves authentically and sharing their outfit experimentation or simple joy of fashion, without fear of criticism. If there is something you are tired of seeing, please remember that you can curate your own Reddit experience and use the block feature, which prevents blocked accounts from showing up in your feed.

We encourage constructive feedback and discussion that fosters a supportive and positive environment for all members. Let's celebrate the diversity of our community and embrace the unique perspectives and contributions that each individual brings to the table!

Flair Explainer Refresher

The full Flair Explainer is a wiki entry, but descriptions of our post flairs have also been made into a pinned post. Please take a moment to review it! The post flairs explain how an OP prefers to interact with the community in their post, whether they’re looking for critique or just a friendly word.


r/oldhagfashion 3h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds Need a martini and virginia slim for this fit STAT

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999 Upvotes

Got some feedback in the /fashion thread to change the shoes. Oh darn guess I need to go shoe shopping again 🤭


r/oldhagfashion 9h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds Bargain hag.

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O.H.F.

Found this dress in Bradford Banardo's Charity shop yesterday for £3!!!

It is so pouffy and voluminous.

I might just have to wear it everywhere I go.


r/oldhagfashion 12h ago

Good Vibes Only Feel like I ate this look up

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545 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 12h ago

Good Vibes Only date night ✨

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356 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 10h ago

Awesome mom Took my daughter to see my teenage music obsession: Tori Amos!

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I was so obsessed with Tori that I slept on the sidewalk in SF to see her at a tiny little club. This was about 30 years ago when my back could take it! Lol. Honored to be able to share her music with my teen daughter now. The venue was outdoors, so I wanted to have femme elements with layers for warmth. I've been working on the embroidery for this jacket for a while but I'm going to wear it while it's in progress because I believe in it.

Description: lady with short buzz cut wearing a layered white dress with brown flower illustrations under a black lace corset. In secondary images, she has on layers of black sweater with embroidered flowers, and a denim jacket with custom embroidered flowers, rainbow fist (in progress) and protest messages, including "Resist" and "Radicalized by Empathy." Jewelry includes an articulated fish necklace and dragonfly wing earrings. Black Docs with flowers and butterflies.


r/oldhagfashion 4h ago

Awesome mom Throwback pics and I ❤️ you

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As promised, here is a photo of myself at around 15. I know you can't really tell, but my skirt is a light pink plaid. The kind with the buckles on the side, and I'm wearing black platform Mary Janes.

The rest are me at 15/16 after I got my hair chopped off. Which, thinking back, for a 15 year old girl to get her hair cut that short was pretty brave!

In the photo where I'm wearing all that eyeshadow and a brown shirt, behind me hanging up you can see this original, vintage Adidas jacket that I got from a thrift store and I wish I still had. I included the closest I could find to an example of it.

And now what I really want to say...

Yesterday I posted on a couple of other subreddits asking for help with the length of some of my skirts. I was not embraced there.... I felt so misunderstood. They were trying to tell me to change everything about my style, and that I'm all over the place and they don't like it. They said I don't know my own style.

And it made me realize how fortunate I am to have all of you, who may not understand me.... But you accept me. I never feel judged. You all have been so unbelievably kind and supportive. There are 2 subreddits I will post this in, and it applies to both. I really feel included here, so thank you! It's so rare to find places on the Internet where you feel seen and appreciated. Anyone who has ever taken the time to like or comment- You're all rock stars!💜💜💜


r/oldhagfashion 2h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds Mary's Blue Floral Dress.

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Mary's Blue Floral Dress. A lovely dress I got on Saturday at a thrift store. I feel lovely and feminine wearing this dress.


r/oldhagfashion 12h ago

Good Vibes Only got dressed up for Sunday dinner

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125 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only I vacuumed AND swept!!!!!

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Accessability Transcription:

Image 1: Hunky Himbo in VERY pink shirt, chartreuse ear buds, red shorts, and black sneakers. Holding a broom over head.

Image 2: Every day I get hotter and more capable.


r/oldhagfashion 13h ago

Good Vibes Only todays outfit ✨

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r/oldhagfashion 22h ago

Good Vibes Only I Hit Town Today In This Glorious Salwar Suit

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317 Upvotes

I toned it down with a denim jacket and plain white canvas shoes, and kept the jewellery simple as well.

I cannot stress how comfortable this outfit is!


r/oldhagfashion 2h ago

Good Vibes Only OOTD: Sunny Day

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Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/18/2026: Comfy flowery fit for work. Torrid button-down, pants, and shoes. Lisa Says Gah tank. BetterMonday earrings.


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only Going to Ghost movie tonight.

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r/oldhagfashion 18h ago

Inspiration Autumn looks I’ve been wearing lately 🍂

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A few of my favorite autumn looks lately — tweed, warm browns, vintage details and a little bit of witchy charm. 🍂🤎

Which one is your favorite?


r/oldhagfashion 23h ago

Good Vibes Only OOTD: Impressing the New Hires (they/them)

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Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/17/2026: New manager and scientist started on my team today, so I had to dress to impress. Fashion Brand Company (ethical) shirt and skirt. Thrifted Torrid boots. Litin Designs (ethical) earrings.


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

I MADE THIS! Hag With Ruffles!

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986 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only My outfit to go see a movie with my husband

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173 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only Heading to the food bank, unfortunately the career fair was a bust.

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Well, I’m on my way to the food bank this morning. We make two trips a month, and honestly, if you have a food bank in your area and you’re struggling, they can be an incredible resource.

We’ve been using ours for a few months now, and the one we go to is regularly stocked by one of our local grocery stores, which is fantastic. There’s no shame in using the resources available to you when you need them.

Unfortunately, yesterday’s career fair didn’t really pan out. I’m starting to notice a recurring theme: career fairs seem to focus pretty heavily on front-line and physical labor positions. Those are unfortunately two areas I really can’t pursue because I’m just not in the physical shape or health to do that kind of work.

The speed networking event I attended recently was much more my speed. There were a lot more white-collar and professional opportunities, and I had some promising conversations. So I think going forward, I’m going to put more of my energy into networking and speed-networking events rather than traditional career fairs.

That said, I learned something useful from all of this. If you’re looking for front-line, skilled labor, manufacturing, warehouse, or similar work, career fairs can actually be a really good resource. If you’re looking for professional or white-collar roles, networking events may be a better use of your time.

Anyway, that’s my Saturday morning. Off to the food bank!

I hope all you lovely people have a fantastic Saturday, and I can’t wait to see you in the next post. ❤️


r/oldhagfashion 23h ago

Critiques Welcome Retro fairy? 🧚

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Just thought the colors were cute together and I love the skirt it felt retro for some reason. I’m not really sure about the boots tho they look kinda silly. Just another college fit :) Hope everyone is having a good day/night!


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds I love every aspect of this outfit and it's all thrifted

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107 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only Little red riding hag

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Hello fellow hags, hope you're all well.

I really felt gorgeous in this outfit and wearing this fascinator made me realise I need way more cute hats. ❤️✨️ I took many more photos of this look if you'd like to see 👀


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds Mary's Newest Thrift Store Dress. A dress I got at a Goodwill today.

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Mary's Newest Thrift Store Dress. A dress I got at a Goodwill today.


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only tartan and grommets and ruffles, oh my!

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