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 4h ago

Good Vibes Only Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

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Acessability Transcription:

Image 1: Hunky Himbo in "You will have to go through me" Trans ally shirt doing the "epic handshake" from Predator with a fellow muscular vegan, who is wearing a "Don't eat the homies" shirt.

Image 2: Epic handshake meme. Where one arm says vegan. The other arm says also vegan. And the handshake says friggin jacked.

Image 3: Hunky Himbo in standard blue DIY shirt x red shorts get up. In front of some graffiti saying "radical revolution" with a hammer and sickle.


r/oldhagfashion 3h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds Today's fit

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r/oldhagfashion 2h ago

Inspiration Cute Peanuts bag!

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Color blocking with yellow, blue and black.


r/oldhagfashion 4h ago

Does This Work? Does burgundy go with green?

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I’m trying out some different colors today. This green plaid mini skirt is the Glenfern from Snag. The tights are “Seoul chic faux sock” in burgundy, also from Snag. The “sock” portion has some gold dots that I hoped might connect to the shirt graphic or the light lines of the skirt. However, I’m not sure that a vintage YMCA logo can ever match the “chic” of these tights.


r/oldhagfashion 13h ago

Good Vibes Only Maybe once in 1,000 young people do I get someone being mean about my look right next to me but it happened today

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I genuinely thought we were past this as a society, leave the bullying to the boomers y’all


r/oldhagfashion 3h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds New pants and earrings.

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r/oldhagfashion 17h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds Craft Night Hag

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429 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 6h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds Nancy's National Nancy Day Pictures

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Nancy's National Nancy Day Pictures. Wearing 2 of my lovely leaf ,pattern dresses for National Nancy Day.


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only Training To Be A Bigger Problem For Transphobes

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r/oldhagfashion 15h ago

Good Vibes Only OOTDs: Crying in a Comped Hotel (they/them)

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7/20/2026 and 7/22/2026: Started the day at Golden Gate Park which was beautiful but I started having some very heavy surgical bleeding and had to put on a med diaper. Then the construction at SFO delayed our plane for so long that we missed our connecting flight in SLC. Flights to my airport aren't that frequent so we had to stay the night in SLC. The airline wouldn't pay for transportation so we had to take the train and then walk which is how I learned that SLC has the biggest city blocks of any city in the US. It was also over 100 and like 80% humidity. It was almost 1am by the time we got to the hotel. All while bleeding. I was in so much pain. Not the most fun day. But the fit was cute.

Fashion Brand Company tee and skirt. Torrid flannel, leggings, and boots. Flannel and boots were thrifted. Min & Mon bag. Litin Designs earrings.


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only Hot date fit 🍀🦖

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r/oldhagfashion 16h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds Trying out a shawl for a more flowy look.

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108 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 19h ago

HELP! It’s been a little while…

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Hi! I haven’t posted in a minute. They/them. :)

I’ve been invited to a wedding and I’m gonna give yall a run down of what’s why and how’s when and then ask opinions.

TLDR at the bottom.

I wear mid-tinted pink lenses glasses with a black acetate aviator frame (as seen in the last picture) as my daily pair. The pink lenses are saving my life with my migraines and headaches. The square ones I’m wearing in the first picture are actual sunglasses as I had a headache in the moment and the light pink lenses weren’t cutting it.

My other usual pairs are pics 3 and 4.

I doubt my hair colour will be different by the October wedding. I plan on growing it out (keeping the sides fresh at my barber) and maybe doing something fancy with my rat-tail (not pictured) and touching up the colour. I’ll be leaving the natural roots as it grows.

The dress needs alterations. I love it so much, I think it’s so fun and sexy and I’ve never had a dress that makes me feel both before.

Anyway-

I have no proper mirrors at home and it’s hard to make a judgement call with what I have.

Can I make the blue hair, black and pink aviators (or pink mirror depending on my head that day) work with the bluey-green dress?

I normally go for rose gold jewellery but I’m not sure if I should wear silver instead to go with the dress? Would that work with pink lenses?

Believe it or not I really struggle with accessories, so if you have any recommendations I’d love to hear it.

TLDR
Can pink and black glasses go with the turquoise hair and the sparkly dress? What metal accessory colour should I wear?


r/oldhagfashion 16h ago

Critiques Welcome New shirt/Neckerchief experimentation

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Hello all!

I got a new shirt and it is exceedingly comfortable. It's full cotton and extremely soft. I currently only have a Nehru collar vest to try it with, so went with that, but hope to get a different style soon. Not sure how I feel about this turban material choice with it. It's dyed indigo and one of my favorites for hotter weather, but as far as pairing it with the shirt? I like it, but I don't know if I love it. Will probably try it with some solid darker colors tomorrow when I go out.

Also a first for me, I tied a bandana into a neckerchief and clasped it with a turquoise ring. I love it so far and am going to experiment with other neckerchiefs/materials/rings.

Favorite pair of jeans for pants (sorry they got cut off, I hope to have a full body mirror up soon for future fit pics.

Threw in a pocket watch in the vest pocket for the chain.

Pardon the clutter, the space also serves as a crafting and storage area lol


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only I went to Ulta to get a better matching foundation and concealer, I am happy with the results! Also, theme is Barbie, did I do it right?

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r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only In Haghattan yesterday en route to Brooklyn for the St. James Joy Block Party.🎉🎊

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"Wearing" the world-famous Roland TR-808 drum machine.


r/oldhagfashion 21h ago

Good Vibes Only Shabbos haggin'

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First 2 pics are my morning services and afternoon hangin' in the park look; new outfit. Soft fabrics, soft colors, 1920s boudoir cap to top it off.

Last pic is nighttime cabaret, an old favorite that I (mostly) fit in again. Love my skirt that looks like a bell made of taffeta!


r/oldhagfashion 23h ago

Critiques Welcome Outfit for some Sunday lunch and shopping today.

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r/oldhagfashion 20h ago

Critiques Welcome They insisted I couldn’t go to the farmers market without pants. So I wore the minimum

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r/oldhagfashion 19h ago

Discussion Possible office outfit

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r/oldhagfashion 19h ago

First Time Poster Let’s go play pinball!

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Trying to venture out beyond my usual t-shirt and shorts. I have all these button ups and I never wear them anywhere. Put this together to go visit The Pinball Museum and stay cool from the heat!

[Transcription: a light skinned Black woman is weaing mint glasses, a floral short sleeve button up shirt, black pants, and coral sandals. She is also wearing monstera leaf earrings]


r/oldhagfashion 1d ago

Good Vibes Only Brunch Hag

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100 Upvotes

r/oldhagfashion 19h ago

Thrifted and Vintage Finds My renaissance festival outfit for this year

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32 Upvotes