Can I mention my own clothing brand or product at all?
No. The rules prohibit all forms of marketing, including self-promotion, advertisements, blog posts, and product feedback. The only exception is an AMA cleared by mods.
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r/malefashionadvice rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/malefashionadvice: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 6,517,825
- Verified
- September 27, 2026
- Category
- Hobby and enthusiast communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be civil and respectful: 1.0 Personal attacks, insults, and demeaning comments will be removed. Repeat violations will result in a ban. 1.1 Personal attacks based on sexual orientation, race, gender, weight, fitness, body type or other social profiles will result in an immediate ban. 1.2 *Unsolicited* comments regarding fitness, weight, and body type are also not allowed even if they are not intended as insults. Comments will be removed and repeat violations will result in a ban.
- Posts must be relevant and promote discussion: r/malefashionadvice is primarily a Q&A and discussion forum. If your post exists simply to tell other people about something, that does not promote discussion that is useful, then it probably doesn't belong here. For further details, see here: https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/wiki/rules/#wiki_2._all_posts_must_request_or_give_advice
- No Marketing: We prohibit all forms of marketing, including self-promotion, advertisements, blog posts, video-blogs, market research, product feedback, and more. Violations will lead to post/comment removal and user bans. The only exceptions are Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, but brands must be cleared by mods and follow specific guidelines. Online crowdfunding campaigns, referral links, direct product release links, market research, and academic research are also not allowed and will result in bans.
- No Sales or Personal Sales: Sales, coupons, and personal sale posts are not allowed here. Visit /r/frugalmalefashion for such content.
- Follow Reddiquette and the Content Policy: Reddiquette: https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439-Reddiquette Reddit's Content Policy: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy
- Posting Requirements/Guidelines: For full posting requirements and a guide to posting, see here: https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/wiki/rules/#wiki_3._posting_requirements
- Detailed Rules Available Here: https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/wiki/rules/
Works well
- A question post that asks for real advice, like how to style a specific garment or whether a fit works, since the rules require posts to request or give advice.
- A detailed advice post that shares what you learned about fit or building a wardrobe, framed so people can respond with their own take.
- Thoughtful comments answering other people's clothing questions, which builds standing without touching the marketing rule.
- An Ask Me Anything, but only after the moderators clear your brand and you follow their specific guidelines.
Avoid
- Posting any kind of marketing, self-promotion, advertisement, blog post, or video-blog, because “No Marketing” bans all of it and repeat violations lead to bans.
- Sharing referral links or direct product release links, which the rules say will result in bans.
- Running market research or asking for product feedback in a normal post, since the rules name both as prohibited forms of marketing.
- Posting sales, coupons, or personal sale posts, which belong in a different community per “No Sales or Personal Sales”.
- Writing a post that just announces something without asking for or giving advice, which fails “Posts must be relevant and promote discussion”.
- Making unsolicited comments about another user's fitness, weight, or body type, even friendly ones, under “Be civil and respectful” 1.2, with repeat violations leading to a ban.
What r/malefashionadvice Is For
This is Reddit's largest men's fashion community, and its stated purpose is making clothing less intimidating and helping you develop your own style. It welcomes people who want to learn and people who want to contribute, and it aims to be a safe and welcoming place for healthy and productive discussion. The description is clear that the focus is clothing, not hair styles, skincare, or similar topics. In practice the sub works as a question and answer forum, so people come here to ask for advice and to give it.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that decides almost everything here is “No Marketing”. It bans all forms of marketing, including self-promotion, advertisements, blog posts, video-blogs, market research, and product feedback. The only exception is an Ask Me Anything session, and brands must be cleared by mods and follow specific guidelines. The same rule also bans referral links, direct product release links, and academic research, and says violations can lead to bans, not just removals. “Posts must be relevant and promote discussion” is the second gate, because the sub is primarily a Q&A and discussion forum and a post that only tells people about something does not belong. “No Sales or Personal Sales” bans sales, coupons, and personal sale posts outright. “Be civil and respectful” matters too, especially 1.2, which removes unsolicited comments about fitness, weight, and body type even when they are meant kindly.
What To Post
A good post here asks a real question or gives genuine advice, because the rules say posts must request or give advice to promote discussion. If you are a founder, the honest play is to participate as a member first. Answer other people's questions with what you actually know about clothing, fit, and style, with no link and no brand mention. When you post, ask something the community can weigh in on, like a question about fit, styling a specific garment, or building a wardrobe for a situation. If you want to do anything promotional at all, the only path is an AMA, and you must get cleared by the mods before you plan it.
What To Avoid
The fastest way to get removed or banned is any form of marketing. That includes self-promotion, advertisements, blog posts, video-blogs, market research, product feedback, referral links, and direct product release links. Sales, coupons, and personal sale posts are also not allowed here. An AMA is the only promotion-shaped thing that can work, and only if mods clear your brand first. Outside of promotion, a post that just announces something without requesting or giving advice will be removed for not promoting discussion. In the comments, never offer unsolicited comments about someone's fitness, weight, or body type, even as a compliment, because those are removed and repeat violations lead to a ban. Personal attacks and insults are removed, and attacks tied to sexual orientation, race, gender, weight, fitness, body type, or other social profiles mean an immediate ban.
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Common questions about r/malefashionadvice
What about an Ask Me Anything?
Yes, but only through the official AMA route, and your brand must be cleared by the moderators first and follow their specific guidelines.
Can I drop a referral link or a link to my new release?
No. Referral links and direct product release links are explicitly banned and can result in bans.
Can I survey the community for research?
No. Market research and academic research are both named in the rules as not allowed, with bans as the consequence.
Can I share a discount code or a sale?
No. Sales, coupons, and personal sale posts are not allowed here, and the rules point people to a different subreddit for that kind of content.
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