Show HN: Famous Outfits

#1

Post by jadlimcaco » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:08 PM UTC

Show HN: Famous Outfits
famousoutfits.com

Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#2

Post by tomhschmidt » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:21 PM UTC

I like the concept - most of these kinds of posts are done completely ad hoc and are distributed across all of the various men's fashion forums - but the URL made me think this was going to be a breakdown of famous outfits worn by characters in TV and movies (e.g. The Driver's outfit from Drive).

Also, most of the outfits you picked are pretty stale. Go for one that are more exciting or with pieces that would be more difficult to figure out.

Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#3

Post by jadlimcaco » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:24 PM UTC

tomhschmidt wrote: post #2

I like the concept - most of these kinds of posts are done completely ad hoc and are distributed across all of the various men's fashion forums - but the URL made me think this was going to be a breakdown of famous outfits worn by characters in TV and movies (e.g. The Driver's outfit from Drive). Also, most of the outfits you picked are pretty stale. Go for one that are more exciting or with pieces that would be more…

Thanks for the feedback. I definitely appreciate it. The reason for these outfits being more "normal" is because our goal is for most people to actually be able to wear these outfits.

But we do plan on doing some crazy outfits in the future. Thanks again!

Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#4

Post by jadlimcaco » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:30 PM UTC

By the way, looking for feedback on design, content, functionality, and overall idea. Feel free to ask me any questions. Thanks!

Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#5

Post by raquo » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:50 PM UTC

You should monetize this with affiliate links at the very least. Looks like a promising project, good job!

Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#6

Post by jadlimcaco » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:51 PM UTC

raquo wrote: post #5

You should monetize this with affiliate links at the very least. Looks like a promising project, good job!

That's on the way. We have applied to a few different places and just got approved. Definitely don't wanna clutter the pages with ads. Thanks for the comment.

Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#7

Post by [deleted] » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:52 PM UTC

tomhschmidt wrote: post #2

I like the concept - most of these kinds of posts are done completely ad hoc and are distributed across all of the various men's fashion forums - but the URL made me think this was going to be a breakdown of famous outfits worn by characters in TV and movies (e.g. The Driver's outfit from Drive). Also, most of the outfits you picked are pretty stale. Go for one that are more exciting or with pieces that would be more…

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Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#8

Post by catshirt » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:56 PM UTC

great idea. not all sunglasses are wayfarers though...

would be cool if you had mechanisms for swapping out similar items. so you could "fork" a look, if you will.

Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#9

Post by gnarbarian » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:57 PM UTC

jadlimcaco wrote: post #3

tomhschmidt wrote: post #2

I like the concept - most of these kinds of posts are done completely ad hoc and are distributed across all of the various men's fashion forums - but the URL made me think this was going to be a breakdown of famous outfits worn by characters in TV and movies (e.g. The Driver's outfit from Drive). Also, most of the outfits you picked are pretty stale. Go for one that are more exciting or with pieces that would be more…

Thanks for the feedback. I definitely appreciate it. The reason for these outfits being more "normal" is because our goal is for most people to actually be able to wear these outfits. But we do plan on doing some crazy outfits in the future. Thanks again!

I feel the same way. I think that "CelebrityOutfits" as a domain would suit the content of your site a bit better. Because when you say "FamousOutfits" It makes it sound like the outfit is famous not the person wearing it. "Oufits Of the Famous" would work too I suppose but it's not as catchy. "FamousX" will probably remind a lot of people of "Famous Footwear" which you may or may not want to be associated with.

I was expecting memorable/recognizable outfits instead of "clothes that famous people wear".

For example:

Pinstripe Suit with hat = Mobster

Red plaid shirt suspenders Jeans and boots = lumberjack

Khaki shirt and shorts = Crocodile hunter

studded leather jacket + jeans/camo fatigues = Punk rocker

matching tracksuit shoes and hat = Slavic youth

Good news is the domain is probably the easiest part to change!

Re: Show HN: Famous Outfits

#10

Post by jadlimcaco » Thu, Sep 04, 2014, 10:59 PM UTC

catshirt wrote: post #8

great idea. not all sunglasses are wayfarers though... would be cool if you had mechanisms for swapping out similar items. so you could "fork" a look, if you will.

Lol, gonna have to mix it up then. That's what those products are :)

Hmmm... Great thoughts. Thanks. Will definitely keep that in mind as we scale.