r/oldhagfashion

Hair up or hair down?

I've been wearing my hair half up lately because I absolutely love having it down, but I'm also perpetually hot. 😂 The half-up style has been a nice compromise since it keeps me cooler while still letting me enjoy having longer hair.

Curious what everyone thinks!

Updates from yesterday

First off, I just want to thank everyone who reached out. The amount of support, encouragement, and kindness I received from this subreddit was honestly overwhelming in the best way. I read every comment and message, and they meant more than you probably realize.

Things are a little better. They're definitely not perfect, and I'm still struggling some days. If I'm being honest, finding a job is still the biggest source of stress right now. Everything else just kind of piles on top of that.

That said, I've been approaching my job search a little differently. I've always been selective and only applied to roles where I'm genuinely a strong match, but now I'm doing much more due diligence before I apply. I'm looking at how recently the position was posted, whether the company is the right long-term fit, the size of the organization, the industry, employee reviews, and whether they seem to invest in and retain their people. I'm hoping this more intentional approach leads to better opportunities, and I already have a few promising interviews lined up.

On the family side, things are a little better, but they're still complicated. I think I've come to the realization that I can't control how everyone else responds. The best thing I can do is focus on taking care of myself first and hope that, with time, the family dynamic continues to improve.

Again, thank you all. Yesterday was a rough day, but your comments reminded me that there are a lot of genuinely kind people out there, and I really needed that. ❤️

Saw this banger of a shirt on depop for $5 and snapped her up SO quick. I just found another one, too (more expensive, but silk) thats more cream colored but still has gold embroidery 🤩🤩😍😍

Doing some doctor ordered resting and looking fierce as hell playing Blue Prince and Pokipia.

At least I looked good

7/5/2026: Top and choker by Fashion Brand Company. Nettle Studios shorts. Thrifted Rue21 jersey. Thrifted Betsey Johnson purse. Thrifted Keds shoes. Cords Club earrings.

If you haven’t seen me on this sub before, hi!! I’ve been losing weight since January (down about 35 lbs!) and have been starting to struggle styling looks with my old pants. I didn’t realize how big of an issue it was until I went shopping today, but the difference in silhouette is INSANE. (First photo is the pants I wore to the store, for comparison.)

This was an incredibly healing experience. Thrifting/clothes shopping has always been a fun experience for me, but I always hated looking for pants. Many stores have poor options when it comes to larger bodies, and normally I’d have to spend hours searching for a pair of pants that just fit me. That is no longer the case today! I had so many options and was actually able to be more specific when it comes to fit/shape. (I must note, the main issue here is more that clothing retailers don’t know how to design for plus-size very well, but alas.)

This was a very rewarding feeling after the months of growth I’ve had, and I’m so grateful to be where I am now. I can’t wait to see how these two new pants help refresh my wardrobe!!

1: Skin cancer sucks

2: They're great for doing colorful layered looks

3: They're great for covering your skin if you need a layer of protection, like if you have an injury or a fresh tattoo

4: The fabric is usually very light and breathable which makes them great when it's really hot out

At least I think it’s my first time? Regardless - never thought I’d see Bermuda shorts make their way back into circulation 😂 but it has been 20ish years since I’ve seen or worn them in Junior High.

tl;dr do these look good on me? When it comes to skirts & shorts (by adjacent I think), I tend to lean towards shorter inseams. I assume that’s what looks better on me but I can’t fully explain why. But I’ve worn my fair share of basketball shorts in the past so that’s what these remind me of! Idk if they fit my figure though, size and inseam.

I think I’m on the smaller side of 14/16, possibly even 12/14 as 16 (at least by Target’s standards) is very roomy. Pics 4-5 show what I mean. I worry that 14 is a smidge too snug cause I have a muffin top & 16 is too big cause it slides off my hips with or without a belt really. I know muffin tops & belly shapes don’t change much no matter the amount of lifestyle changes you make usually, but I also wanna make sure it doesn’t look awkward on me.

Bonus mini denim skirt lol. Unrelated to this post but I liked it.

Sorry I don’t have any pics of me wearing the look, but I recently got this new blouse and this dress. I had a different idea of layering a blue tank I have over top, but it has a stain I didn’t see beforehand so I had to change it up. What do you all think?

I think the concept of this outfit was “what if I let a bunch of gay men doodle on me?”

the specific men in question: Patrick church, demna, and Walter van Beirendonck

I was trying this saree with silver accessories until some suggested gold suits black outfit more naturally than silver. Can you please let me know whether gold or silver accessories look best with this saree and with or without belly button piercing. Also overall how does this saree design look. Thank you

Skirt - Thrifted / Brand is GNW

Top- Thrifted / Brand is Elie Tahari

Belt - big box store

Nancy's Floral Dress. Another of Nancy's floral dresses. I love wearing pretty floral dresses. I feel very feminine wearing floral dresses.

However I posted a video of myself, twirling around in it, to Instagram and reposted to my FB groups. Sure enough, someone commented "Mayby (sic) get your back waxed next time. " Wild