Hoodie
Web and SaaS
men's clothing subscription app
SHOW HN2014
How HN took it
0 positive, 4 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 7 critical, out of 13 comments about the project. Thread score -0.47.
Idea: 0 for, 3 againstExecution: 0 for, 2 againstPricing: 0 for, 1 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Idea is interesting and worth trying.
From 2 comments
Pretty interesting idea, good luck! Customer service and returns are pretty important though.
leobelle on HNI like the idea. I just think it needs work. As such I've left the app installed. :)
jasonlotito on HN
Objections
No returns; all purchases final.
From 2 comments
I have a hard time believing there is a large group of people that are this lazy as well as careless with money that they would use this for their clothing. > All purchases are…
JoshGlazebrook on HNI hope the FTC doesn't come knocking, because I'm pretty sure it's illegal to not accept returns in the case of defective merchandise. I suppose you don't technically need to…
objclxt on HN
Prices seem high for basic clothing.
From 2 comments
Those prices are about 3x what I would normally pay for basic, casual clothing. I'm from Cincinnati though, so perhaps everything is a lot more expensive elsewhere, or maybe I'm…
avalaunch on HNThis seems like something that will only work for someone who views clothing as 100% utilitarian and does not care about how they look. The sizing, fit, and style aspects are…
jamiequint on HN
App is early and lacks basic features like sizes, hoodies and going back.
From 2 comments
So... * No way to edit sizes * No way to go back * Login doesn't save credentials. * No hoodie * No sizes for shirts So, basically, an app built in a weekend. Grats on that, but…
jasonlotito on HNWait so you can't buy hoodies? Uninstalled.
elliott34 on HN
Sizing and fit are hard to get right without customer input.
From 2 comments
This seems like something that will only work for someone who views clothing as 100% utilitarian and does not care about how they look. The sizing, fit, and style aspects are…
jamiequint on HN> I don't know of any brand of jeans that sells for $40-80 that fits well and looks good. (I'd say Flint & Tinder is the closest and they come in at $105) The vast majority of…
PhasmaFelis on HN
Requests
Add return support and better customer service.
From 2 comments
Pretty interesting idea, good luck! Customer service and returns are pretty important though.
leobelle on HNI hope the FTC doesn't come knocking, because I'm pretty sure it's illegal to not accept returns in the case of defective merchandise. I suppose you don't technically need to…
objclxt on HN
Personalize picks using age, photos and style preferences.
From 1 comment
Those prices are about 3x what I would normally pay for basic, casual clothing. I'm from Cincinnati though, so perhaps everything is a lot more expensive elsewhere, or maybe I'm…
avalaunch on HN
Fix app loading and store redirect issues.
From 1 comment
Hit the link from this on my phone. It sends me to the App Store but never loads (I'm in NZ - I suspect I can't get the app). Double tap back to the HN app and it loads and…
lostlogin on HN
Questions
Is the return policy legal given defect refund rules?
From 2 comments
I hope the FTC doesn't come knocking, because I'm pretty sure it's illegal to not accept returns in the case of defective merchandise. I suppose you don't technically need to…
objclxt on HNI'm pretty sure there are state laws whereby you must allow some refunds (defective item, etc).
Patricia_Wright on HN
How are sizes handled for tees and jeans?
From 1 comment
This seems like something that will only work for someone who views clothing as 100% utilitarian and does not care about how they look. The sizing, fit, and style aspects are…
jamiequint on HN
Alternatives named
Bombfell personal styling subscription.
From 1 comment
Maybe try Bombfell? http://www.bombfell.com/ It's too expensive for me, but they do what you describe.
cocoflunchy on HN
Twotap retailer-ordering service.
From 1 comment
Hi from https://www.twotap.com :) You can enable this for 100+ retailers -- https://twotap.com/supported-stores -- with full return support too.
razvanr on HN
Uniqlo and Levi's for affordable jeans.
From 2 comments
``` I don't know of any brand of jeans that sells for $40-80 that fits well and looks good. (I'd say Flint & Tinder is the closest and they come in at $105) ``` I know HN's not…
kin on HNLevi's 501 STF (shrink to fit), can be had on sale <$50. Very flattering jeans if you break them in correctly and thoroughly enjoy mine. (coming from a person who used to rock…
sizzle on HN