Join our hosts, senior style icon and former mental health professional Theodora Krochman, and entrepreneur, documentarian, and communications researcher, Melissa Pierce, as they ask hard-hitting questions about fashion, culture, and the creative drive. Not about what you wear or who you wear, but why you wear what you wear and what that says about you and society at large!
Why Don't We Dress for Dinner Anymore?
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Join our hosts, senior style icon and former mental health professional Theodora Krochman, and entrepreneur, documentarian, and communications researcher, Melissa Pierce, as they ask hard-hitting questions about fashion, culture, and the creative drive. Not about what you wear or who you wear, but why you wear what you wear and what that says about you and society at large!
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Recent Episodes
December 16, 2025
Signing Off in Style: The Psychology of Themed Clothes (Series Finale)
<p>In the 14th episode and final installment of Why Don't We Dress for Dinner Anymore, Teddi and Melissa dive into the polarizing world of holiday themed clothing, starting with Teddi's genuinely ugly Christmas sweater complete with bells and strategic rips. They dissect why certain professions (teachers and HR professionals, anyone?) seem drawn to pumpkin sweatshirts, turkey earrings, and light-up ornament accessories, debating whether these festive displays signal "I'm safe and approachable" or "I'm secretly wild and crazy underneath my mild-mannered exterior." The conversation takes a hilarious turn when they blame the Von Trapp family for starting the matching pajamas trend, questioning what Instagram has done to our holiday authenticity and whether those perfectly orchestrated family photos in identical sleepwear represent genuine festivity or carefully manicured performances. In their Style It or Pile It segment, Melissa confronts a Thailand souvenir dress she hasn't worn in six years, leading to a discussion about vacation shopping mistakes and the pressure to upcycle versus just letting go. As Teddi and Melissa sign off for the final time, they reflect on the incredible journey of producing this show together and the joy it brought them to explore fashion, vulnerability, and why we stopped dressing up in America. Thank you to all our listeners for joining us on this adventure. Happy holidays, stay fashionable, and keep asking why!</p><p><br>Follow Teddi, Melissa, and the show on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teddilovesfashion/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @teddilovesfashion</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.melissa.fierce/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @the.melissa.fierce</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/getdressedfordinner" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @getdressedfordinner</a> </p>
December 9, 2025
"Portfolio Culture is a Scam" Producer and Former Model, Maxi Black, Speaks Candidly about Saving Fashion's Soul
<p>In the 13th episode of season 3, Teddi and Melissa sit down with Chicago fashion producer and former fashion model, Maxi Black, who's reimagining the entire industry model from the ground up at <a href="https://www.mm-productions.io/blogs/the-edit/the-archive-act?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnFBlhvmZxlGZeoeizYYb9XUHhINkcwPeq0enB41gx_8fXHbUSLoU6sHasq3c_aem_BMl6fOxSSc6KM1AlOhIBKA"><u>MM Productions</u></a>. The conversation dives deep into why the "build your portfolio" mentality exploits creatives, how the pay-to-play model has infiltrated fashion shows, and why sponsorship and patronage might be the only sustainable path forward for emerging designers. They explore the stark reality that most fashion creatives in Chicago work multiple exhausting day jobs, leaving them depleted and unable to pursue their passion with full energy. The discussion takes a philosophical turn when they connect fashion to agency, vulnerability, and authenticity, asking why Americans have stopped dressing up and whether our collective exhaustion has made us afraid of choice itself. From decision fatigue caused by fast fashion overload to Teddi's hilarious $10 Shein disaster, this episode examines why quality over quantity matters and how upcycling and vintage shopping offer both novelty and sustainability. </p><p>Follow Maxi at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxiinoir/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@maxiinoir</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mproductions.llc/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@mproductions.llc</a></p><p>Follow Teddi, Melissa, and the show on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teddilovesfashion/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @teddilovesfashion</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.melissa.fierce/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @the.melissa.fierce</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/getdressedfordinner" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @getdressedfordinner</a> </p>
December 2, 2025
Are You Bo Peep or a Sheep? How Religion Controls What Women Wear
<p>In the 12th episode of season 3, Teddi confesses to Melissa in their segment "Style It or Pile It" that she hasn't worn her pick for the show in eight years, sparking a hilarious debate about good eating clothes, closet hoarding, and why we keep items we'll never wear again. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Teddi's guilty pleasure watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives leads to a deeper discussion about how religion has historically controlled women's fashion choices. From mandatory head coverings in Greek Orthodox and Catholic churches to the evolution of "magic underwear" in Mormon culture, they explore how declining church attendance forced religious institutions to relax their dress codes. Melissa shares her own experiences growing up Mormon while Teddi unpacks the hypocrisy of labeling women as either "holy" or "hookers" based on their clothing choices. This episode is part fashion confessional, part cultural commentary, and all about the judgment we face whether we dress up or dress down.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Teddi, Melissa, and the show on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teddilovesfashion/"><u> @teddilovesfashion</u></a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.melissa.fierce/"><u> @the.melissa.fierce</u></a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/getdressedfordinner"><u> @getdressedfordinner</u></a> </p>
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